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Sinead Jones

Northampton,Northamptonshire

Summary

Experienced dance professional specializing in tap, ballet, Modern, National and contemporary dance. Proven track record in choreography and production management, enhancing student development through effective teaching methods. Skilled in promoting diversity and inclusion within dance education, ensuring a supportive environment for all learners. Focused on advancing dance artistry and expanding musical theatre opportunities through innovative instructional techniques.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Academy Principal and teacher of Dance

Sinead Loughnane Academy
Northampton, Northamptonshire
09.2001 - Current
  • Conducted auditions for school shows, ensuring fairness in selection processes.
  • Delivered instruction across nursery, pre-school, and early years settings.
  • Promoted artistic exploration to cultivate creativity among students.
  • Created inclusive classroom environment to ensure all students felt valued.
  • Oversaw hiring of skilled faculty members to enhance educational quality.
  • Established relationships with local community organisations, fostering positive public image.
  • Liaised with governing bodies to maintain transparency in decision-making processes.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques and classroom management strategies.

Dance Teacher

Northampton High School
Northampton, Northamptonshire
09.2010 - Current

Delivered engaging ballet lessons to pre-school and nursery students, fostering participation.

Taught early years ballet, emphasising rhythm comprehension for junior and senior school pupils.

  • Led auditions for school shows, ensuring equitable selection processes.
  • Utilised music to enhance understanding of rhythm among students.
  • Introduced diverse dance styles, including Contemporary Dance, Modern, and Tap.
  • Participated in national competitions to showcase student talent and promote engagement.
  • Encouraged choreography to cultivate creativity within students.
  • Trained students for external examinations with The Royal Academy of Dance.
  • Delivered engaging lessons that encouraged participation from all pupils.

Dance Teacher

Sally Weichardt Academy
Oxford, Oxfordshire
09.1997 - 07.2001
  • Enhanced students' dance skills by instructing diverse styles, including ballet, jazz and contemporary.
  • Assisted pupils in preparing for external examinations and performances.
  • Fostered positive learning environment with focus on creativity and self-expression.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans to improve student performance.
  • Encouraged students to explore their own artistic style, fostering individuality and creativity.
  • Managed 500 Pupils

Dance teacher

Joan Denise Moriarty
Cork Ireland, Cork
09.1994 - 07.1996
  • Organised end-of-term showcases to highlight pupil talent in collaboration with teachers with 300 Pupils in various locations.
  • Facilitated pupil preparation for external examinations and performances.
  • Promoted health and safety in dance classes, minimising injury risks.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of dance techniques to enhance instructional methods.

Dancer

Trikala
Greece, Greece
01.1993 - 07.1996
  • Executed seamless production through collaboration with directors, co-actors, and crew members.
  • Participated in costume fittings, makeup sessions, and sound checks to ensure thorough preparation.
  • Crafted unique interpretations of roles to enhance performance distinctiveness.
  • Immersed fully in characters for authentic stage portrayals.

Safeguarding Advisory

Royal Academy of Dance
London
09.2012 - 09.2019

Formulated global Safe Dance practice policies, adopted by Royal Academy of Dance.

Delivered training sessions to all teachers, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Provided expert advice on Safe Dance practices to enhance safety protocols.

Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.

Lead Safeguard Northampton Dance Festival

Northampton Festival of Dance
Northampton, Northamptonshire
04.2015 - Current
  • Developed staff training programmes, enhancing lifeguard skills and compliance with safeguarding policies.
  • Performed rescues rapidly, ensuring timely medical assistance when required.
  • Coordinated multi-agency meetings to foster collaboration and effective communication.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation for policy implementation.
  • Promoted wellbeing-focused environment through strict adherence to safeguarding procedures.
  • Communicated complex child protection laws effectively across all organisational levels.
  • Conducted regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential threats.
  • Produced detailed reports on safeguarding activities for senior management review.

Lead safeguard Hardingstone Cricket Club

Volunteer
Hardingstone, Northamptonshire
09.2024 - Current
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Advised on policies and safe practises to safeguarding
  • Wrote policies for the youth team
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Dance and Performance and Teaching Status

Stella Mann College London
London
09.1990 - 12.1993

Teaching Certificate Diploma - Ballet

Royal Academy of Dance
London

Teaching certificate Diploma - Modern Tap and National Dance

ISTD
London

Diploma of Higher Education - Anatomy and History of Ballet

Royal academy of Dance
London

Certificate of Higher Education - Safeguarding Lead

Safe Guarding
London and on Line

Some College (No Degree) - GCSE

Mount St Marys School
Leeds
09.1988 - 07.1990

Diploma of Higher Education - Modern Tap National Ballet Contemporary and Jazz

Istd
London
09.1990 - 12.1993

Skills

  • Technical terminology application
  • Motivational teaching methods
  • Diversity awareness
  • Stage presence development
  • Contemporary Tap, Ballet, Modern, National, Jazz and Musical Theatre
  • Disability inclusion strategies
  • Student growth support
  • Choreography design
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Team building
  • Leadership

Timeline

Lead safeguard Hardingstone Cricket Club

Volunteer
09.2024 - Current

Lead Safeguard Northampton Dance Festival

Northampton Festival of Dance
04.2015 - Current

Safeguarding Advisory

Royal Academy of Dance
09.2012 - 09.2019

Dance Teacher

Northampton High School
09.2010 - Current

Academy Principal and teacher of Dance

Sinead Loughnane Academy
09.2001 - Current

Dance Teacher

Sally Weichardt Academy
09.1997 - 07.2001

Dance teacher

Joan Denise Moriarty
09.1994 - 07.1996

Dancer

Trikala
01.1993 - 07.1996

Diploma of Higher Education - Dance and Performance and Teaching Status

Stella Mann College London
09.1990 - 12.1993

Diploma of Higher Education - Modern Tap National Ballet Contemporary and Jazz

Istd
09.1990 - 12.1993

Some College (No Degree) - GCSE

Mount St Marys School
09.1988 - 07.1990

Teaching Certificate Diploma - Ballet

Royal Academy of Dance

Teaching certificate Diploma - Modern Tap and National Dance

ISTD

Diploma of Higher Education - Anatomy and History of Ballet

Royal academy of Dance

Certificate of Higher Education - Safeguarding Lead

Safe Guarding
Sinead Jones