RAYMOND TRAN
Alhambra
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor
YG Dance Studio
Rosemead, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Taught HipHop, Street Dance, Jazz Funk, and Kpop foundation to beginner and advanced level students of all ages
- Directed and choreographed routines for performances and MC for multiple showcases
- Established, Directed, and Trained YG Dance Crew in June 2022
- Established Directed, and Trained YG Dance Crew Juniors in March 2024
Dance Instructor
Starfactory Acting And Music Academy
San Gabriel, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Mentored the students of the academy in Street Dance Foundation and all styles of choreography training
- Directed, filmed, and edited dance concept videos
- Cut and mixed music compilations
- Choreographed routines for performances all over SoCal
- Brought students to competitions and won multiple 1st place awards
Dance Instuctor
Vibes LA Dance Studio
San Gabriel, CA
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Facilitated dance classes that ranged from Hip-Hop, K-Pop, and Jazz Funk
- Taught group and private dance lessons for students of all ages and levels
- Lead communicator for music video collaboration with multiple organizations
Dance Instructor
Space Academy
Temple City, CA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught Jazz Funk foundation and choreography to students of all ages
- Prepared students for competitions and assisted in administration work
Founder & Director of Inner Essence Dance Company
IEDC, Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Established a new organization at Cal Poly Pomona for students to take free dance classes
- Provided guidance to the leadership board and general members as the Executive Director
- Maintained professional and casual connections with partnered choreographers and clients
- Scheduled workshops, fundraisers, and choreographed routines for performances and competitions
Dance Instructor
Shining Star Preschool
El Monte, CA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Prepared lessons in multiple dance styles for the students
- Taught the children how to be respectful and hard working
Dance Instructor
M.A.D Dance Studio
Monterey Park, CA
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Trained adults and children in hip-hop choreography and street dance fundamentals
- Held private lessons for eager students to learn KPOP and other dance styles
Dance Mentor and Coach
Alhambra High School
Alhambra, CA
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Directed the dance program as head coach for 2 years
- Scheduled choreographers to assist in performances and competitions
- Facilitated practices and made sure routines were ready by deadlines
- Instilled into the next generation of Alhambra Dance to be the leaders of tomorrow
Dance Member
GRV Dance Company
Walnut, CA
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Joined the organization as a member of their junior team, GRaVy Babies from 2012 to 2014
- Trained and learned from world famous choreographers
- Placed 2nd at Vibe Dance Competition 2015
- Placed 3rd at The Bridge Dance Competition 2016
Head Captain
Alhambra All Male
Alhambra, CA
09.2010 - 06.2014
- General member from 2010 to 2012
- Joined leadership board in 2013 and earned the head captain position in 2014
- Led the team to an Undefeated Season in the Large All Male Hip Hop Category during 2014
Marketing and Social Media Intern
JAYVEE Dance Center
Alhambra, CA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Primarily operated with online social media platforms such as Facebook and Youtube
- Assisted in fundraising events with setup and maintenance
- Represented the company at public events
Dance Member
Teen Groov
Alhambra, CA
09.2009 - 09.2010
- First competitive dance team ever joined
- Trained in Choreography and Street Styles
- Competed and placed 3rd at Urban Street Jam 2010
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil and Environmental Engineering
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Pomona, CA05.2020
Skills
- Fluent in English & Vietnamese
- Basic speech in Cantonese, Mandarin, & Spanish
- Cooperative & Hard Working
- Excellent Customer Service & Time Management
Dance Styles
- Hip-Hop, K-Pop, Breakdance, Popping, Locking, House, Krump, C-Walk, Wacking, and Jazz Funk
Back Up Dancing Experience
- Artist: BTS "Idol" ~ Style: K-Pop | September 2018 ~ America's Got Talent
- Artist: Hwa Yeon "Blossom" ~ Style: K-Pop | September 2022 ~ Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation
- Artist: ZUPANOVA "Pop Pop, Don't Think, Celebrate" ~ Style: HipHop | May 2023 ~ MayFest
- Artist: Liza Wang & Kar-Ying Law "Chinese Songs" ~ Style: Hong Kong Pop | April 2024 ~ Fantasy Springs Resort
Music Videos
- Artist: Dawin "Pepper Spray" ~ Style: Hiphop & Krump | April 2017
- Artist: Eric Vintage "Stay Schemin" ~ Style: Hiphop | June 2022
- Artist: Peach Luffe "Notice Me" ~ Style: Indie | March 2023
- Artist: Scarlita "Leave A Message" ~ Style: Pop | January 2024
Freelance Experience
- Dancer for Covered California Health Insurance | November 2018 ~ Covered CA Dance Project
- Choreographer for Tetzlaff Middle School Dance Team | February 2022 ~ 1st Place Competition Winners
- Choreographer and Performer for ZUPANOVA International Pop Artists | May 2023 ~ MayFest for Care Givers
- Board Member of Super Kidos Street Dance Competition | May 2024 ~ American Chinese Street Dance Association
Timeline
Dance Instructor
Space Academy
09.2022 - 05.2023
Dance Instructor
YG Dance Studio
07.2021 - Current
Dance Instuctor
Vibes LA Dance Studio
07.2021 - 07.2023
Dance Instructor
Starfactory Acting And Music Academy
06.2021 - Current
Dance Instructor
Shining Star Preschool
01.2020 - 03.2020
Dance Instructor
M.A.D Dance Studio
06.2019 - 12.2019
Dance Mentor and Coach
Alhambra High School
06.2017 - 08.2019
Founder & Director of Inner Essence Dance Company
IEDC, Cal Poly Pomona
01.2017 - 05.2020
Dance Member
GRV Dance Company
08.2014 - 01.2017
Head Captain
Alhambra All Male
09.2010 - 06.2014
Dance Member
Teen Groov
09.2009 - 09.2010
Marketing and Social Media Intern
JAYVEE Dance Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Civil and Environmental Engineering
California State Polytechnic University Pomona