Club Dancing, Salsa, Hip Hop, Breakdance, Bollywood Combo Dance Lessons

I am experienced in hip hop, salsa, break dancing, jazz and Bollywood Fusion for many years now. In terms of my experience and accolades, I worked in a winning dance troupe that performed at a national competition show. I also won 1st prize in a solo Bollywood international 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, including one to one sessions.


I am also available for choreography, joining dance troupe and/or dance company, public, and private events too.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• More than five 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.
• Partook in a 3rd place winning dance troupe of a national competition (Naya Andaz).
• Won 1st place in a solo Bollywood International Dance Competition.
• Extensive knowledge of a variety of dances: Bollywood Fusion, Hip-Hop, Break Dancing, Salsa, Jazz.
• Unique creativity, persona, and combination of various dance types.
• Excellent coordination of rhythmic dance patterns.
• Other strong skills: Gymnastics, Singing, 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 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.
• Evaluating student’s progress on a weekly basis with student and student’s parent (for only minors).
• Preparing students for public performances, including competitions, industry showcases, festivals, and weddings.

Dance Instructor
Brooklyn International High School – Brooklyn, NY, April 2010 to Present
• Teaching hip hop and Bollywood dance routines to students grades 8 to 12 on a part-time basis.
• Preparing students for upcoming school festival.

Dance Instructor
Bollywood Boogie – Long Island, NY, October 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 Breakdance Club – New York, NY, January to December 2010
• Provided relevant dance instruction to beginning undergraduate college students.
• Assisted in the development and creation of dance lesson plans and steps for various public performances.
• Oversaw and participated in one-on-one b-boy breakdance battles

Gangster/Dancer
Naach Sensation Dance Company – New York & New Jersey, January to April 2007

EDUCATION:
New York University, 2009
• BS in Leadership and Management/International Business
Training:
• Dance Choreography Intensives – Shelly Masenoir/Uncovered Choreography Workshop, NY
• Hip Hop, Funk, Jazz, Breakdance – Broadway Dance Center Conservator, NY
• Hip Hop Breakdance, Gymnastics – YMCA, NY
• Bollywood Fusion and Dance Troupe Intensive – Arya Dance Academy, NY
• Song Performance – HB STUDIOS, NY
• Improvisation for Actors – UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE, NY