Adriana Harper
Mapua,TAS
Summary
Ballet, dance and performance has been my life and passion from a young age. Achieving my dream as a ballet dancer with the Royal New Zealand Ballet. While dance and teaching has been my life I'm looking to broaden my skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/Owner/Operator
Ballet Nelson
Richmond
07.2020 - Current
- Teaching ballet classes from ages 5-80+ for 26hrs a week.
- Managing the day to day business of running the studio.
- Choreographing and producing the end of year productions.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Maintained studio equipment, established schedule for regular maintenance and oversaw upgrades of studio equipment.
- Oversaw studio budget, accounting operations and invoicing.
- Interacted with parents and adult students, including notices via email, messages and all other communications.
Ballet Teacher
Self Employed Ballet Teacher
Auckland
01.2015 - 06.2020
- Taught at a number of well known Dance Studios around Auckland.
- Choreographed for competitions and end of year recitals.
- Lesson planning and creating classes.
- Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
- Communication with parents to organise lessons, resolve issues and answer questions.
Dancer
Royal New Zealand Ballet
Wellington, WGN
01.2004 - 08.2015
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers, and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
- Coordinated with choreographers to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision.
- Incorporated creative movement techniques into ballet routine.
- Performed solo and principle roles including Kitri in Don Quixote, Clara in Nutcracker, Little Step Sister in Cinderella and much more.
- During this time I achieved my First Aid qualifications and was a Fire Warden.
- Union Rep to stand and be a voice with the Union president and other Reps on behave of the dancers.
- Choreographed in the Companies choreographic seasons.
- Travelled around the world performing with the company to USA, Europe, China and Australia.
Education
Diploma in Dance - Ballet
12.2003
Skills
- Quick learner
- Motivated to learn new skills
- Communication
- Class Management
- Choreography Creation
- Stage Performance
Timeline
Director/Owner/Operator - Ballet Nelson
07.2020 - Current
Ballet Teacher - Self Employed Ballet Teacher
01.2015 - 06.2020
Dancer - Royal New Zealand Ballet
01.2004 - 08.2015
New Zealand School of Dance - Diploma in Dance, Ballet