Niamh Green
Gateshead,Tyne and Wear
Summary
Led classes for young students and young adults, enhancing hip hop repertoire and fostering communication and creativity through teamwork activities. Four years of teaching experience focused on observation, encouragement, and adaptability to support student development. Created a safe and inclusive environment for dancers to express their aspirations and individuality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Teacher
Dance City
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
09.2021 - Current
- Educate young children and teens on diverse Hip Hop forms, featuring Popping, Locking, Breaking, House, Waacking, Choreography, and Freestyle.
- Planned choreography for group performances and family recitals.
- Executed warm-up exercises and stretches to prepare students for dancing, enhancing their flexibility and strength.
- Researched new dance styles, techniques and trends to deliver innovative and relevant content for performances.
- Facilitated team-building activities within dance classes to improve cohesion and communication among students.
Dance Choreographer
Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Led rehearsals, delivering targeted instruction and constructive feedback to dancers, elevating performance quality and team cohesion.
- Developed inclusive dance curricula for diverse skill levels at a dance academy, enhancing talent progression.
- Collaborated with costume and stage designers to synchronise visual elements with choreographic themes, enriching overall production quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Newcastle College University Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne, NET2022
Skills
- Choreography and creativity
- Knowledge of dance techniques
- Trend research
- Lesson planning
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Digital Skills
- First aid and CPR
References
References given upon request.
Timeline
Dance Choreographer
Newcastle College
03.2023 - 05.2023
Dance Teacher
Dance City
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Newcastle College University Centre