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Bio
#1 Dance Instructor in Cleveland making a Difference...
Connie began dancing at the age of three. She has
spent her entire life dancing and developing her unique style of Dance in
California. From 1986 to 1999 placing in several competitions, she decided to
shift her focus to doing that which she loves most - teaching.
Connie's energy, love of teaching, talent, charm and beautiful smile all
transfer to her students! In addition to teaching Hot Dance combinations, her
enthusiasm is contagious, which inspires and motivates.
Classes will give you the opportunity to
take advantage of this great internationally trained professional. Bringing the
best the world has to offer. Her style and technique of teaching
will give the absolute beginner the courage and ambition to learn, dance
socially and have fun!
Portfolio
Professional Experience:
Professional Dance Coach, Case Western University, University
Heights, Ohio
Coaching and Training the Adult International Latin & Ballroom Competitive
Dance Team.
June 2001-Present
Professional Dance Instructor, Akron University, Akron, Ohio
Teaching Adult, Teen and Children, Salsa,
Swing, and Ballroom Dance session classes. One day Latin and Lindy Hop Swing
Workshops. Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced Levels.
September 2000-Present
Professional Dance Instructor, Brecksville & Broadview
Heights Community Centers, Brecksville & Broadview Heights, Ohio
Teaching Adult, Teen and Children, Salsa,
Swing, and Ballroom Dance session classes. Beginning levels.
August 2000-Present
Professional Dance Instructor, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center,
Brecksville, Ohio
Teaching Adult, Teen and Children, Salsa,
Swing, and Ballroom Dance session classes. Beginning levels.
May 2000-Present
Professional Dance Instructor, Nordonia high school, Ohio
Teaching Adult, Teen, and Children's, Swing,
Salsa, Ballroom, Lindy Hop, Workshop and sessional classes.
Also, taught freshmen, sophomore and junior gym classes, swing and salsa.
April 1999-Present
Professional Dance Instructor, Cuyahoga Community College, East and West
Campus, Ohio
Teaching Adult, Teen and Children's' Swing, Salsa,
Ballroom, Lindy Hop, Workshop, and session classes.
Beginning, Intermediate levels.
April 1999-Present
Professional Dance Instructor, Citrus College Citrus, CA
Teaching Adult, Teen, and children Swing, Lindy
Hop Swing, Salsa Ballroom and Latin style group classes. Survival, Beginning,
Intermediate, and Advanced.
Jan 1998 - Present
Professional Dance Instructor, Mount San Antonio College, Walnut, CA
Teaching adult, teen, and children in both
workshop and group instruction in Swing, Lindy Hop Swing, Ballroom, Latin,
Salsa, Country Western, West coast swing, East coast swing, and Lindy Hop.
Beginning, intermediate, and Advanced.
June 1993 - Present
Professional Dance Instructor, Rio Honde College, CA
Teaching adult group instruction in Salsa Swing,
and Country Western classes.
June 1992 - June 1994
Professional Ballroom Dance Instructor, A. LA Dance Studio, Glendora, CA
Independent Dance instructor for adult, teen, and
children in both private and group classes in Salsa, Swing, Ballroom and Latin
dancing.
October 1998 - May 1999
Professional Ballroom Instructor, Phil's Ballroom, Orange CA
Independent dance instructor competing in both
professional and pro-amateur competition levels.
Teaching both adult and children students in different dance techniques
including American Style, International Style, Country-western and Salsa Lindy
Hop. Instruction was given in both private and group lesson children and adult
formats. May 1992 - May 1999
Professional Dance Instructor, Perris Park and Recreation, Perris CA
Ballet, jazz, tap, cotillion (children's ballroom
class), group instructor for children ages 3-18 yrs. In charge of recitals,
parades and formal functions related to children's performances.
October 1990 - February 1998
Managing partner, dance instructor and staff trainer, Orange Dance Studio,
Anahiem CA
Organized public dance parties, instructed private
and group lessons for adults and children. In charge of advertising, personnel,
and studio functions.
May 1990 - May 1992
Professional Dance Instructor, Imperial Academy, Buena Park, CA
Instructor for private and group lessons for
children and adults in Salsa, Swing (including Lindy Hop), American,
International styles, competed both professional and pro-amateur levels. Guest
director, and performed for holidays in studio functions.
October 1985 - May, 1990
Teaching Qualifications:
- Fred Astaire Associates degree 1988 passed
with honors
- AFAA Certified
Professional Titles:
Mayan Night Club Los Angeles -
Salsa Finalist - May 1996 - Partner Salomon Rivera
United States Ballroom Championships - Theater Arts Rising Star Finalist,
Sept. 1994 - Miami, FL
Emerald Ball - Rising Star Standard Finalist, May 1994 - Los Angeles, CA
California Open - Rising Star American Style Runner up, February 1994 -
Costa Mesa, CA
Southwest Regional - Rising Star Standard Finalist, April 1994 - San
Diego, CA
Southwest Regional - Rising Star American Style, April 1994 - San Diego,
CA
California Open - Rising Star Standard Runner up Feb. 1994 - Costa Mesa,
CA
California Open - Professional Standard finalist February 1994 - Costa
Mesa, CA
California Open - Professional American Style February 1994 - Costa Mesa,
CA - Partner Victor Fung
Challenge of Champions - Rising Star Standard finalist Feb. 1994 - Las
Vegas, Nevada
New Year's Holiday Ball - Rising Star American Style Standard
Southwest Regional - Rising Star Standard finalist April 1993 - San
Diego, CA
California Star Ball - Rising Star Standard Runner up November 1993 - LA,
CA Southwest Regional
California Open - Rising Star Standard Championship April 1993
Grand Ball Championship - Open Professional Standard Divisions finalist
August 1989
Grand Ball Championship - Rising Star Standard Runner-up August 1989
Fred Astaire Championships - Rising Star Latin Runner-up August 1988
Fred Astaire Championships - Rising Star Standard Champion August Las
Vegas 1988
Southwest Regional - Professional Rising Star Standard finalist San Diego
April 1987
Top teacher WRBDA June 1987-1989
Professional-am Titles:
California Star Ball Champion
November 1993 - Partner Victor Fung
Holiday Ball Champion January 1994 - Partner Victor Fung
California Open Champion February 1994 - Partner Victor Fung
Television Credits:
Young and the Restless 1987
Dr. George Channel 7
(Fund-raiser for Portervill and Fairview State Hospital)
Hispanic Energizer Battery Commercial 1992
Choreographed and performed "Hollywood Nights" Music Video 1994
Choreographed Thuy-Nga Music Video
Choreographed, produced, and performed in Wedding Waltz Video 1994
Music and dance background:
Studied and played the following instruments:
Trumpet, Baritone, Drums and Choir.
Ballet, Jazz, and Tap training:
Ballet, Baton- Mrs. Prozen 2 yrs. Northfield Ohio
Tap, Jazz, Ballet- Mrs. Kovachs 4 yrs. Northfield Ohio
Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Belly dancing. -4 yrs. Jeneanne Institute of fine Arts.
Ballet- 1 yr. Pirmasens, Germany
Ballet I, Ballet II, Modern Jazz, -Fullerton J.C.
Ballet I, Ballet II, Tap- Cypress J.C.
Ballet I, Ballet II, Tap,-Mt. Sac J.C.
Ballet, Jazz, and Tap experience:
Danced in South Pacific, Choreographed and danced
in Once upon a Mattress,
Choreographed and danced in Annie Get Your Gun.
Personal References:
Complete references will be furnished upon request
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