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Wendy Carpenter

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
London

Skills

  • 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
Wendy Carpenter