Kiana Rigg
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
An energetic, physically fit and confident dance teacher who is successful in improving a student's knowledge and understanding of dance. I have received teaching qualifications, experience teaching all age groups and fully understand the needs of my students. I have experience in various styles of dance but specialize in Acrobatic dance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acrobatic Dance Teacher
Langley Dance Academy
01.2020 - Current
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring each student's needs were met within the classroom setting.
Acrobatic Dance Teacher
Centre Stage Dance
01.2019 - Current
- Cultivated a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication between students, parents, and staff.
Acrobatic/Conditioning Dance Teacher
Driftwood Dance Academy
01.2017 - Current
- Implemented injury-prevention techniques into daily warm-ups and stretches to promote healthy dancing habits among students.
Acrobatic/Conditioning Dance Teacher
Dance FX Studio
01.2016 - Current
- Created a safe and inclusive environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves through dance, regardless of their background or experience level.
Acrobatic Student Teacher
Can Dance Studio
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
Education
Graduate of Mission Secondary School
01.2015
Skills
- Build and maintain relationships
- Excel in listening to students needs and creating solutions that provide value
- Great ability to manage stressful situations
- Professional appearance, friendly nature, excellent customer care skills
- Work well independently and within a team environment
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable, trustworthy, and responsible
- Managing students behavior whilst they are in class
- An expert at using movements, gestures and body language to portray dance routine
- Ability to inspire passion in pupils
- Confident teaching large groups of children in a classroom setting
- Physically fit and able to sustain a high level of energetic activity for a long period of time
Certification
- Certified In Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
- Certified Acrobatic Arts Module One Dance Teacher
- Certified Acrobatic Arts Module Two Dance Teacher
- Certified TADA Foundations Hand Balancing Coach
- Certified TADA Module One Hand Balancing Coach
- Certified Alixa Flexibility Module One Dance Teacher
- Certified Acro Dance Teacher Adjudicator (ADA)
- Certified Youth Protection Advocated In Dance (YPAD)
Dance Education - Training
- 12 Years Training At Can Dance Studio
- Contemporary- Trained with Debbie Calicetto, Regan Calicetto, Michelle Smith, Shelby Carlson, Marissa Gold
- Ballet- Trained in RAD
- Tap- Trained With Tosh Sutherland, Sabra Lind
- Hip Hop- Trained With Ryan Morrissette, Lorissa Arndt
- Musical Theatre- Trained With Marcel Tremel, Debbie Calicetto
- Jazz- Trained With Debbie Calicetto, Marcel Tremel, Regan Calicetto
- Acrobatics- Trained With Regan Calicetto, Michelle Smith,Trained With Acrobatic Arts, Ariel's, Handstands And Balancing, Training In Contortion and Tumbling
- Trained at Millennium Dance Complex, Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio, Playground LA and EDGE Performing Arts Centre in Los Angeles
- Trained at Broadway Dance Centre in New York
- Trained at Pineapple Dance Studios in London
- Trained at Amsterdam Dance Centre in Amsterdam
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Acrobatic Dance Teacher
Langley Dance Academy
01.2020 - Current
Acrobatic Dance Teacher
Centre Stage Dance
01.2019 - Current
Acrobatic/Conditioning Dance Teacher
Driftwood Dance Academy
01.2017 - Current
Acrobatic/Conditioning Dance Teacher
Dance FX Studio
01.2016 - Current
Acrobatic Student Teacher
Can Dance Studio
01.2015 - 01.2016
Graduate of Mission Secondary School
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