Aimee Robinson
Summary
Organised and proactive administrator with strong communication and project co-ordination skills. Experienced in both dance studio settings and school leadership environments, with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in dynamic, fast-paced contexts. Known for a hands-on approach to problem-solving, streamlining administrative processes, and providing reliable support to help teams achieve their goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Teacher
Revolution Dance Academy
09.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans for dance classes.
- Organise and manage rehearsals to ensure adequate preparation for performances.
- Ensure the safety of all students, including proper warm up/cool down procedure, and the execution of safe dance technique/practice.
- Implement injury prevention and conditioning programs to promote student health and safety during training and performances.
Co-curricular Arts Director
Kingsway School
10.2021 - Current
- Develop and implement a comprehensive program for the Performing Arts school-wide (Years 1-13), including budgeting, scheduling, teaching, and staff management.
- Coordinate performances, concerts, productions, and other events.
- Member of school Senior Leadership Team.
- Supervise faculty members teaching classes in the performing arts department.
- Deliver quality dance and music classes to students school wide.
- Collaborate with faculty members to develop curriculum for performing arts classes.
- Interview and employ new staff.
- Manage and administer budgets for the performing arts.
- Ensure students school-wide have ample access to performing and visual arts opportunities.
- Create and maintain partnerships with local organisations to support educational opportunities for students in the Performing Arts.
Dance Teacher
Eternity Performing Arts
02.2014 - 11.2023
- Prepared and delivered carefully-crafted open level and examination lessons to students aged three years to adults; introducing students to proper dance techniques and positions.
- Teaching NZAMD syllabi; contemporary, jazz, hip hop and ballet. Ensuring students are prepared for their examinations.
- Maintaining thorough documentation for all classes, updating class lists, processing payments and selling of merchandise.
- Communicating with dancers, parents and colleagues to create a healthy work and learning environment; collaborating in team-based environments to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Ensuring the safety of all students, including proper warm up/cool down procedure, and the execution of safe dance technique/practice.
- Planned choreography for group performances, recitals and competitions.
- Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.
Dance Teacher
Mainly Dance Studio
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Prepared and delivered carefully-crafted lessons to students aged 16months to adults; introducing students to proper dance techniques and positions in an encouraging and creative environment.
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
- Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.
- Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
- Supporting administration of the business.
Gymnastics Coach
North Harbour Gymnastics
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Facilitating recreational gymnastics classes for children aged five to thirteen years old.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Monitored safety of training, individual exercises and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
Education
Master of Dance Studies - Dance
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ04-2022
Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours) - Dance
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ11-2020
Bachelor of Dance Studies - Dance
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ11-2019
High School Diploma -
Northcote College
North Shore11-2016
Skills
- Team leadership
- Dance program management
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective communication
- Team-oriented
- Event planning expertise
- Coaching and guiding
Timeline
Dance Teacher
Revolution Dance Academy
09.2022 - Current
Co-curricular Arts Director
Kingsway School
10.2021 - Current
Gymnastics Coach
North Harbour Gymnastics
02.2020 - 07.2021
Dance Teacher
Mainly Dance Studio
09.2019 - 01.2023
Dance Teacher
Eternity Performing Arts
02.2014 - 11.2023
Master of Dance Studies - Dance
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours) - Dance
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Dance Studies - Dance
University of Auckland
High School Diploma -
Northcote College
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