Olga Tolstonog
London,Ontario
Summary
Passionate Choreographer with a track record of successful performances from around the world. Skilled in creating engaging choreography and fostering a positive learning environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Director/Dance Instructor/Choreographer
Fred Astaire Dance Studio London
London, ON
09.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging dance programs for diverse skill levels.
- Collaborated with instructors to enhance class curriculum and choreography.
- Organized and executed performances for students and staff, showcasing progress and creativity.
- Provided individualized feedback to students, fostering improvement and confidence.
- Increased sales by 20%.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment, encouraging student participation and engagement.
- Choreographed wedding dances, focusing on each couple's unique style, personality, and level of experience.
Choreographer/Dance Teacher
Nomad Stages Dance Studio
Stephenville, NL
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Designed and implemented unique choreography for diverse performances, production shows, recital shows, special events enhancing audience engagement.
- Planed and scheduled rehearsals, dress-rehearsals, and productions.
- Led rehearsals, providing constructive feedback to students to improve technique and performance quality.
- Develop and organize instructional programs for hip-hop, ballet, jazz, broadway jazz and contemporary dance classes, tailoring choreography and curriculum to suit varying skill levels for Juniors and Seniors.
- Created and directed choreography for Broadway productions such as "Beauty and the beast", "Hades Town", "Grease", "SpongeBob", "Matilda".
- Developed and led multi-style dance classes for women, focusing on rhythm, turns, balance, and posture in a supportive, fitness-oriented environment.
Professional Cast Dancer
Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Oceania Cruises
USA
05.2016 - 04.2023
- Performed in a high standard dance shows, Enhanced audience experience by delivering emotionally captivating and technically precise performances.
- Performed multiple dance routines in Jazz, Broadway Jazz, Commercial, Ballroom, Ballet, Contemporary dance styles for live entertainment shows.
- Led ballroom workshops for passengers creating a positive vibe and lasting memories.
- Prepared costumes, makeup, hair styling for each performance ensuring flawless presentation on stage.
Professional Cast Dancer/Cast Manager
Europa Park
Germany
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed diverse dance routines for various production shows and Parades.
- Led rehearsals, schedule, and maintained artistic integrity of productions while serving as a performer, providing guidance on technique and performance professionalism.
- Choreographed variety of settings such as theaters, television shows and special events
Proffesional Cast Dancer/Cast Manager
MSC Cruises
Italy
09.2013 - 10.2014
- Demonstrated high-quality performance in professional productions.
- Collaborated with fellow dancers and choreographers to refine routines and ensure seamless execution.
- Led rehearsals providing constructive feedback to enhance overall group performance quality.
- Maintained strong work ethic, discipline, and professionalism throughout rehearsals and alive shows.
Education
Master of Arts - Choreography/Performing Arts
National Dance Academy of Culture And Arts Management
Kyiv, Ukraine02-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Choreography
National Academy of Culture And Arts Management
Kyiv, UkraineSkills
- Performance skills in Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Ballroom, Acrobatics
- Choreography Expertise through Creative Vision
- Technical Dance skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Organizational Skills
- Casting, rehearsal direction, performance coaching
Languages
English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Dance Director/Dance Instructor/Choreographer
Fred Astaire Dance Studio London
09.2025 - Current
Choreographer/Dance Teacher
Nomad Stages Dance Studio
07.2023 - 08.2025
Professional Cast Dancer
Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Oceania Cruises
05.2016 - 04.2023
Professional Cast Dancer/Cast Manager
Europa Park
03.2015 - 01.2016
Proffesional Cast Dancer/Cast Manager
MSC Cruises
09.2013 - 10.2014
Master of Arts - Choreography/Performing Arts
National Dance Academy of Culture And Arts Management
Bachelor of Arts - Choreography
National Academy of Culture And Arts Management