Versatile Dance Teacher: ZUMBA, House Music, Salsa, Hip Hop, Breakdance, Bollywood Dance Lessons

I have taught hip hop, salsa, break dancing, jazz and Bollywood Fusion for many years. I was in a winning dance troupe that performed at a national competition show. I also won 1st prize in a solo Bollywood international and Broadway Dance Center competition tour. I performed in 8 theater shows as well (meaning acting experience too). Lastly, I have choreography experience in an Indian dance company by creating hip hop and Bollywood related dance routines. I have also taught children and adults in the past and currently in group and private lessons, for all occasions like weddings, parties, corporate events, and competitions. Reply to this post if you need a teacher, performer, or choreographer in the New York (including Long Island) + New Jersey + Connecticut area.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• More than six years of experience as a dancer and extensive experience as a dance instructor/choreographer to children and adults on a one-to-one and group basis.
• Won 1st place in a solo International Dance Competition
• Partook in a 3rd place winning dance troupe of a national competition (Naya Andaz).
• Amalgamate Dance and Dance Parade Choreography Showcase
• Extensive knowledge of a variety of dances: ZUMBA certified, Hip-Hop, Break Dancing, Bollywood, Salsa, House Music
• Unique creativity, persona, and combination of various dance types.
• Other strong skills: Gymnastics, Acting, Comedy (stand-up, improvisation), and Martial Arts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Dance Instructor/Choreographer
Independent Contracting -- New York City area and Northern New Jersey, January 2010 to Present
• Providing private and group dance lessons involving Club Dancing, Bollywood Fusion, salsa, and hip hop on a weekly basis to children ages 4 to 17 and adults from college students and working professionals at residences, schools, and studios.
• Identifying student's needs, including strengths and weaknesses in creating specific dance lesson plans and regimens.
• Preparing students for public performances, including competitions, industry showcases, festivals, and weddings.

Party Motivator/Dance Performer/Instructor
Celebration Entertainment Inc. -- New York City area and Northern New Jersey, January 2010 to Present
• Serving as a versatile performer including costume characters, party motivator, dance instructor, solo and duo performer.
• Travel to all of New York and some parts of New Jersey for different type of events that include children's birthday parties, school festivals, and club events hosting large crowds.

Choreographer
Get It On Music Video -- Brooklyn, NY, August 2012
• Created hip hop, house dance, and jazz fusion steps for singer and background dancers
• Facilitated rehearsals and weekly dance routine

Dance Instructor
Brooklyn International High School -- Brooklyn, NY, January to August 2011
• Taught hip hop, salsa, and Bollywood dance fusion routines to students grades 8 to 12
• Prepared students for diverse cultural festivals.

Dance Instructor/Choreographer
Bollywood Boogie -- Long Island, NY, July 2010 to January 2011
• Served as a regular instructor for group children, ages 10-14, and adult classes.
• Constructed modern Bollywood dance piece for public performances.

Dance Instructor
New York University Break dance Hip Hop Club -- New York, NY, January to December 2010
• Provided hip hop dance instruction to beginning undergraduate college students.
• Oversaw and participated in one-on-one b-boy break dance battles.
• Assisted in choreography of school and university-wide performances.

EDUCATION
• BS -- New York University
• Dance Technique (Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Tap) -- Fred Timm & Barrie Estes HB STUDIOS, NY
• Dance Choreography Intensives -- Shelly Masenoir/Uncovered Choreography Workshop, NY
• Salsa/Tango - Jeni Breen, LEE STRASBERG
• Hip Hop, Funk, Jazz, Break dance -- Broadway Dance Center Conservatory, NY
• Hip Hop, Break dance, Gymnastics -- YMCA, NY
• Hip Hop/Bollywood Fusion Dance Troupe Intensive -- Arya Dance Academy, NY