Tabitha Weller
Hertford
Summary
Dynamic and passionate dance artist with a strong foundation in hip hop, afro-fusion, and commercial styles. Experienced in choreographing and delivering inclusive sessions for young people aged 11–18 in both the UK and US, including work with SEND students. Taught across secondary schools in London and youth programmes in New York (Stagedoor Manor), bringing together industry experience and youth engagement. Skilled in child-focused communication, adaptive lesson planning, and creating empowering spaces where students feel seen, challenged, and confident expressing themselves through movement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Dance Teacher
Foundation Sports Herts
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Led weekly after school dance sessions every Monday, delivering exciting and engaging classes.
- Provided targeted freestyle training, focusing on building student's confidence, individuality and musicality in their personal style.
- Encouraged creative thinking through improvisation tasks and group challenges, helping students think outside the box and explore their own movement vocabulary.
- Developed mini dance competitions to boost motivation, strengthen peer support and nurture healthy sportsmanship and resilience.
- Encouraged creative thinking through improvisation tasks and group challenges, helping students think outside the box and explore their own movement vocabulary.
- Designed original routines and choreographed end of term performances, giving students the opportunity to showcase their growth and creativity.
- Adapted teaching to suit mixed abilities and learning styles, ensuring an inclusive environment where all students felt seen and supported.
Dance Teacher
St Margret Secondary School
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Planned, delivered and evaluated high-quality dance classes / workshops for ages 11 to school leaving, as part of Physical Education.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively to create a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
- Designed and led engaging dance games to develop coordination, rhythm and teamwork while making learning fun and interactive for students.
- Acted as a liaison between the school and external dance programmes to support student participation in wider dance opportunities.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback to support individual growth and confidence.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress, providing tailored feedback to challenge individual abilities.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with students by creating a warm, supportive environment where they felt valued.
Commercial and Hip Hop Dance Teacher
Stagedoor Manor
New York
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered high energy commercial and hip hop dance classes to children and teens as part of a summer dance programme in New York.
- Taught students aged 11 - 18, from diverse backgrounds, focusing on developing technique, musicality and performance confidence in a supportive setting.
- Learned foundational grooves and stylistic nuances of New York hip hop, deepening understanding of the culture, history and roots of street dance.
- Collaborated with a team of international dance professionals and learned from leading choreographers in a fast-paced, culturally rich setting.
- Contributed to the end of programme showcase performances, preparing students for stage experience and boosting performance skills.
- Brought fresh creative influences and industry insight back to the UK, further enriching teaching practice in London schools and studios.
Education
BA Hons - Performing Arts
De Montfort University
09.2018 - 06.2021
Skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire students with little or no prior dance experience
- Patient and emotionally sensitive
- Knowledgeable in child development and learning styles
- Skilled in building confidence and motor coordination in young dancers
- Excellent classroom management and communication
- Skilled in injury prevention and safe dance practice
- Collaborative liaison between schools and programme teams
- Reliable availability to teach weekly sessions during and/or after school hours throughout the academic year
- Creative movement encouragement
Certification
- DBS (Update service as of December 2024)
- First Aid (August 2024)
- Fire Marshal (2024)
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Dance Teacher
Foundation Sports Herts
01.2025 - 04.2025
Dance Teacher
St Margret Secondary School
04.2024 - 07.2024
Commercial and Hip Hop Dance Teacher
Stagedoor Manor
06.2022 - 08.2022
BA Hons - Performing Arts
De Montfort University
09.2018 - 06.2021
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