Kendall Linnenkamp
Wilson
Summary
Skilled leader of dance classes with success planning choreography and coaching individual students. Knowledgeable about posture, strength coaching and flexibility needs. Works well with young students and students new to dance. Dedicated Dance Instructor eager to work with students of all skill levels. Successful at helping individuals, groups and couples excel.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Choreographer
WILSON ARTS
09.2022 - Current
- Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.
- Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
- Discovered and utilized talents of team.
- Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers.
- Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture.
- Helped students work on facial expressions to match dance moves.
Ballroom Dance Instructor
The Modern Dance Party
06.2022 - Current
- Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and styles of ballroom.
- Developed coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Taught groups of couples waltz, tango and rumba.
- Taught groups salsa, swing, and cha cha.
- Provided wedding dance choreography.
- Provided private lessons for couples.
Ballroom Dance Instructor
The Modern Dance Party
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and strength.
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Worked in an environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Taught groups of couples waltz, tango and rumba.
- Taught salsa, swing and cha cha dance classes for group classes.
Choreographer
Self
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
- Managed exercise, conditioning and flexibility improvement programs.
- Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
- Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers.
- Helped students work on facial expressions to match dance moves.
Choreographer
Roper
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Co-choreographer for the production of Newsies at a local theater.
- Prepared student groups with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques..
- Helped teach choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
- Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers.
Choreographer
Hendersonville Education Department
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Lead choreographer for "High School Musical Production"
- Discovered and utilized talents of team.
- Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.
- Helped students work on facial expressions to match dance moves.
- Worked with dance leads and assistance to collaborate on ideas.
Education
Dance
Studio L
Hendersonville05-2014
Ballroom
Fred Astaire
Asheville12-2015
Certificate - TESOL
Uni PREP
Canada04-2018
Associate of Arts -
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VACurrent
Skills
- Mentoring
- Safety awareness
- Instructional techniques
- Parent relations
- Ballroom Instructing
- Class Leadership
- Performance Planning
- Musical Coordination
- Scene Staging
Timeline
Choreographer
WILSON ARTS
09.2022 - Current
Ballroom Dance Instructor
The Modern Dance Party
06.2022 - Current
Ballroom Dance Instructor
The Modern Dance Party
06.2020 - 10.2021
Choreographer
Self
12.2017 - 06.2018
Choreographer
Roper
06.2016 - 08.2016
Choreographer
Hendersonville Education Department
09.2013 - 04.2014
Dance
Studio L
Ballroom
Fred Astaire
Certificate - TESOL
Uni PREP
Associate of Arts -
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Liberty University
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