Jessie MacDonald
Kincardine,ON
Summary
Dance instructor with experience guiding individuals of all ages and skill levels in mastering the confidence of performing and dance skills. Strengths include patience, ability to adapt teaching style to student needs, and thorough knowledge of musicality. Have successfully prepared students for performances and auditions while instilling confidence for their future.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Clothing Brand Owner
Live Forward
Kincardine, Ontario
05.2024 - Current
- Oversaw and developed strategic marketing and promotional plans for new product roll-outs
- Chose and met merchandisers before working together
- Outlined and made the name and logo
- Registered Live Forward®️ and LF®️
- Artists including Classified and O’Sound wearing Live Forward®️
- Social media traveler @joshbowlife wearing Live Forward
- Go to markets and events to sell Live Forward in person, talk to customers about the brand and have repeat customers
- Donate proceeds from each lounge wear line to foundations
- Canadian made - the sewers are getting treated properly and paid well for their professional work
- 18 years of experience as a manager, key holder, buyer in the ski / snowboard retail industry
Audition's
Paul Becker auditions - Riverdale
Victoria, British Columbia
04.2017 - 04.2017
- Danced routines for Paul Becker, Luther Brown and Mark Samuels choreography for Netflix series Riverdale
- Travelled to Victoria, BC for audition
- Listened and attended sit down chat after to listen to their advice on dancer parts in tv and movie series.
Step Up Audition
Harbour Dance Centre as the location
Vancouver, British Columbia
04.2015 - 04.2015
- Danced and freestyled for Step Up 3D audition
Back up Dancer Audition for Katy Perry MMVA’s
Mark Samuels and Hollywood (choreographers and judges)
Toronto , Ontario
03.2010 - 03.2010
• Auditioned for backup dancer for Katy Perry - California Girls - for MMVA’s
• Travelled for audition
• Was placed in center middle for 2nd round of routine and freestyle
• Professionally said Thank You and really enjoyed the experience
Education
Full Certification- Acrobatique ADAPT - Dance Instruction
Dance Instructor
09-2025
Junior, Intermediate, Advanced Level Certificate - Dance Instruction
A.D.A.P.T - Acrobatique Acrodance Syllabus
Toronto, ON07-2015
High School Diploma -
Bluevale Collegiate Institute
Waterloo, ON06-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Resort Operations Management
Georgian College
Barrie, ONSkills
- Auditions
- Performance auditions
- Scheduling auditions
- Facilitating auditions
- Personable
- Team player
- Positive energy and attitude
- Team leader
Timeline
Clothing Brand Owner
Live Forward
05.2024 - Current
Audition's
Paul Becker auditions - Riverdale
04.2017 - 04.2017
Step Up Audition
Harbour Dance Centre as the location
04.2015 - 04.2015
Back up Dancer Audition for Katy Perry MMVA’s
Mark Samuels and Hollywood (choreographers and judges)
03.2010 - 03.2010
Full Certification- Acrobatique ADAPT - Dance Instruction
Dance Instructor
Junior, Intermediate, Advanced Level Certificate - Dance Instruction
A.D.A.P.T - Acrobatique Acrodance Syllabus
High School Diploma -
Bluevale Collegiate Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Resort Operations Management
Georgian College