Melissa Vogler Burstall
Victoria,BC
Summary
Accomplished Ballet Teacher at Protege Dance Project, renowned for leveraging clear communication and classroom management to enhance student performance. Excelled in mentoring, achieving higher retention and enrollment through innovative recitals and effective parent engagement. Continuously updated with industry trends, ensuring top-notch ballet education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Ballet Teacher-ACC-CICB Cecchetti Ballet
Protege Dance Project
09.2012 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Provided constructive criticism during rehearsals, enabling dancers to refine their performance techniques before public performances or competitions.
- Mentored aspiring ballet dancers, providing guidance in audition preparation and career development strategies.
- Established strong relationships with parents, communicating regularly about their child''s progress and ways to support their continued growth outside of class.
- Organized successful recitals showcasing students'' progress and talents, generating increased enrollment numbers in subsequent semesters.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by encouraging open communication, collaboration, and creativity among students.
- Improved student retention rates by creating engaging class content and fostering a supportive atmosphere for growth and development.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops to stay current on industry trends and best practices in ballet education.
Education
Primary-Grade 8 Award, Pre-Elementary-Advanced 2
Royal Academy of Dance-Ballet Examinations
Pre-Elementary-Advanced 2
ISTD Modern Theatre Examinations
Intermediate, Advanced 1
Ceccehtti Ballet Examinations
Teacher-Cecchetti Method
Cecchetti Associate, ACC-CICB
Victoria, BC06.2019
Teacher Progressing Ballet Technique
Progressing Ballet Technique
Vancouver04.2017
Teacher ISTD Modern
ISTD Modern Theatre Associate-AISTD
Victoria07.2016
Pre Professional Program
School of Alberta Ballet
Calgary, AB06.2008
Professional Training Program
Banff Centre of The Arts
Banff, AB06.2006
Skills
- Clear Communication
- Classroom Management
- Mentoring abilities
- Group and individual instruction
- Choreography expertise
- Competition Preparation
- First Aid Training
Timeline
Ballet Teacher-ACC-CICB Cecchetti Ballet
Protege Dance Project
09.2012 - Current
Primary-Grade 8 Award, Pre-Elementary-Advanced 2
Royal Academy of Dance-Ballet Examinations
Pre-Elementary-Advanced 2
ISTD Modern Theatre Examinations
Intermediate, Advanced 1
Ceccehtti Ballet Examinations
Teacher-Cecchetti Method
Cecchetti Associate, ACC-CICB
Teacher Progressing Ballet Technique
Progressing Ballet Technique
Teacher ISTD Modern
ISTD Modern Theatre Associate-AISTD
Pre Professional Program
School of Alberta Ballet
Professional Training Program
Banff Centre of The Arts
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