April Beattie
Guildford,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated dance instructor with extensive experience in creating engaging and fun lessons across various styles, including Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Song and Dance, and Commercial Training. Proven ability to enhance student confidence through group teaching and private lessons. Skilled in audition preparation support and competition experience, aiming to inspire students to achieve their full potential.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Choreographer
Central Scotland Ballet School
Linlithgow
2025.12 - Current
Creating competition solos and duets for central scotland ballet schools competition team. this choreography has won First Place Scottish and World championship titles at WLDF dance competitions. Choreographing routines in both MT jazz and Lyrical.
Dance and performing arts teacher
Inner Ambition
Woking, Surrey
2023.11 - Current
Developed engaging lesson plans for students by incorporating elements of various dance styles.Adapted teaching methods according to individual student abilities, promoting personal development in each one.
Regularly evaluated student progress, providing constructive feedback on performance and technique improvements.
Collaborated effectively with other performing arts teachers to design interdisciplinary projects. Creating engaging lessons in Musical Theatre, Dance and LAMDA.
Choreographer- Honk The Musical
Captivate Theatre
Edinburgh Fringe
2026.07 - 2026.08
set to choreograph Honk the Musical for this years Edinburgh Fringe.
choreographer- Bugsy Malone
Captivate Theatre- Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh
2025.07 - 2025.08
choreographing the Musical Bugsy Malone for the Edinburgh Fringe working with children aged 6-17.
Designed rehearsals schedules, ensuring adequate preparation time before performances.
creating engaging routines catering to different ability levels.
Baby Ballet- student teacher
Central Scotland Ballet School
Linlithgow, Scotland
2021.09 - 2023.06
Working with children aged 3-5 building fundamental ballet and tap technique. Creating engaging themed lesson plans and catering to childrens needs and abilities. Assisted lead teacher for enhancing student engagement.
Jazz - Student Teacher
Central Scotland Ballet School
Linlithgow, Scotland
2020.09 - 2022.06
Assisting lessons, creating engaging classes for children aged 5-10. Free jazz and tap syllabus. Helping choreograph show routines
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
Italia Conti
Woking 2023.09 - 2026.06
Skills
creating egaging and fun lessons for students
Student confidence enhancement
Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Song and Dance, Commercial Training
Audition preparation support
Group teaching
Competition experience
Competition experience
Private Lesson experience
Certification
Enhanced DBS
Car Driving License
Timeline
Choreographer- Honk The Musical
Captivate Theatre
2026.07 - 2026.08
Choreographer
Central Scotland Ballet School
2025.12 - Current
choreographer- Bugsy Malone
Captivate Theatre- Edinburgh Fringe
2025.07 - 2025.08
Dance and performing arts teacher
Inner Ambition
2023.11 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
Italia Conti
2023.09 - 2026.06
Baby Ballet- student teacher
Central Scotland Ballet School
2021.09 - 2023.06
Jazz - Student Teacher
Central Scotland Ballet School
2020.09 - 2022.06