Wendy Carpenter
Penzance
Summary
Dedicated & dynamic Tap Teacher eagar to work with students of all skill levels. With a proven track record at Believe Academy, specializing in building technique and nurturing confidence. Expert in crafting engaging & fun lessons that foster belief & creativity among students of all abilities leading to enhanced performance skills. Committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and safety while inspiring a life long love for dance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Tap Teacher
Believe Academy (Formally Italia Conti)
09.2016 - Current
- Deliver expert instruction of the ISTD tap syllabus to students
- Plan progressive lessons developing rhythm, technique, musicality & performance
- Choreograph exciting, personalized routines for shows, exams and public performances
- Consistently maintain high safe guarding, professionalism & studio standards
- Nurture confidence & self belief
- create a fun, healthy and safe learning environment
- Motivate & inspire students
- plan inclusive lessons to meet all student requirements & abilities
Dance Teacher
Gulval Primary Scvhool
09.2015 - Current
- Lead whole school dance provision within the PE National Curriculum
- Plan & teach fun, inclusive & creative dance to mixed abilities & SEND pupils
- Choreograph for school productions, assemblies & showcases
- Promote & nurture confidence, teamwork, coordination and self expression
- Uphold behavior, safe guarding, health & safety & risk assessment policies
Education
Mofgan Aslanoff School of Dance
LondonSkills
- Strong tap technique – developing clear sounds, clean rhythms, speed, and accuracy
- Musicality – deep understanding of rhythm, tempo, syncopation, and phrasing
- Style knowledge – understanding different tap styles
- Choreography – ability to create engaging, level-appropriate routines
- Improvisation – teaching and modeling freestyle and rhythmic creativity
- Motivation – keeping students engaged, confident, and persistent
- Music selection - choosing appropriate tempo & styles
- Goal setting – helping students work toward performances, exams, or personal milestones
- Patience – essential for technical and rhythmic learning
- Encouragement & positivity – building confidence in students
- Empathy & emotional awareness – especially with nervous or frustrated learners
Timeline
Tap Teacher
Believe Academy (Formally Italia Conti)
09.2016 - Current
Dance Teacher
Gulval Primary Scvhool
09.2015 - Current
Mofgan Aslanoff School of Dance