Jennifer Bleehash
Latrobe
Summary
Professional Summary
Passionate and experienced dance professional with over 25 years of success as a dance studio owner, instructor, mentor, and business leader. Extensive background in competitive dance, event coordination, customer service, scheduling, and studio operations. Recognized for building strong relationships with dancers, parents, studio owners, and industry professionals while creating positive, organized, and memorable competition experiences. Seeking to bring years of firsthand industry knowledge and leadership to a dance competition company in an administrative, event management, client relations, adjudication, or operations role.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Director/Teacher
Westmoreland Dance Alliance
Greensburg, PA
06.2018 - 06.2025
- Directed all studio operations, including scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and business management.
- Organized recitals, showcases, competitions, workshops, and special events.
- Built lasting relationships with hundreds of dance families and industry professionals.
- Managed competition registrations, routines, music, costumes, schedules, and travel logistics.
- Hired, trained, and supervised teaching and administrative staff.
- Developed curriculum for recreational and competitive dancers of all ages.
- Maintained exceptional customer service while handling parent communication and conflict resolution.
- Coordinated multiple large-scale productions requiring detailed planning and organization.
- Fostered a positive, encouraging environment focused on excellence, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Dance Instructor
Dancer's By Design
Greensburg, PA
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Taught dancers from preschool through adult levels.
- Choreographed award-winning routines in multiple dance styles.
- Prepared students for regional and national competitions.
- Mentored dancers in both technical training and personal growth.
- Worked collaboratively with families, faculty, judges, and competition staff.
Owner/Director/Instructor
Center Stage Dance Company
Latrobe, PA
06.2001 - 06.2011
- Developed and implemented comprehensive dance curriculum for diverse age groups.
- Managed studio operations, ensuring high-quality instruction and customer satisfaction.
- Led marketing initiatives to increase student enrollment and community engagement.
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance teaching techniques and performance standards.
Skills
- Dance competition operations
- Event planning and logistics
- Studio owner relations
- Customer service and conflict resolution
- Team leadership and staff management
Core Qualifications
- Scheduling and organization
- Registration and administrative support
- Competition weekend operations
- Public speaking and announcements
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Strong written and verbal communication
Timeline
Owner/Director/Teacher
Westmoreland Dance Alliance
06.2018 - 06.2025
Dance Instructor
Dancer's By Design
08.2012 - 05.2018
Owner/Director/Instructor
Center Stage Dance Company
06.2001 - 06.2011