Hard Skills

• Dance choreography
• Movement composition
• Routine development
• Stage blocking
• Dance notation
• Rehearsal planning
• Casting and auditioning
• Musicality and rhythm interpretation
• Storytelling through movement
• Partnering and lifts
• Ensemble coordination
• Performance direction

Technical Proficiencies

• Ballet technique
• Contemporary dance
• Jazz dance
• Hip-hop choreography
• Tap dance
• Modern dance
• Ballroom and Latin styles
• Improvisation techniques
• Stage and lighting collaboration
• Music editing software (e.g., Audacity, GarageBand)
• Video editing for rehearsal footage
• Studio and stage safety protocols

Soft Skills

• Creative direction
• Artistic vision
• Leadership and team management
• Clear communication
• Collaboration with directors and producers
• Coaching and mentoring dancers
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Conflict resolution
• Motivating performers

Industry Experience & Focus Areas

• Stage productions
• Musical theatre
• Concert dance
• Commercial choreography
• Music videos
• Television and film choreography
• Competition routines
• Touring productions
• Studio instruction and workshops
• Youth and professional company work

Industry Certifications & Training

• Dance education certification
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Injury prevention training
• Child safety and safeguarding training
• Continuing professional development in dance

Action Verbs

• Choreographed
• Directed
• Staged
• Conceptualized
• Developed
• Rehearsed
• Coached
• Mentored
• Collaborated
• Coordinated
• Refined
• Adapted
• Innovated