Tracey Stanton
Studio West Dance Center
Emmaus
23
years of professional experience
Adaptable Spirit Team Head Coach with in-depth knowledge and multifaceted abilities. Leads successful classes with richly diverse learners focused on personal development. Maintains current records according to class protocols and grades students fairly.
Work History
Dance Instructor
8 Years 1 Month- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arise during class time
- Demonstrated proper technique while teaching new movements or steps
- Provided individual feedback on student performance to help them improve their skills
- Assessed student strengths and weaknesses to determine areas needing improvement
- Selected appropriate music for classes based on genre, speed and skill level required
- Instructed students in the basics of various dance styles such as jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and acrobatic jazz
- Taught a variety of techniques including stretching, leaps, turns and jumps
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities
Dance Team Coach
5 Months- Monitored overall performance levels of the team at regular intervals throughout the season
- Encouraged positive teamwork amongst the group by leading warm up exercises before practices or performances
- Created choreography for performances, collaborating with team members to ensure a successful outcome
- Organized and managed practices for the Dance Team, ensuring all members were present
- Assisted in coordinating costumes and props for each performance
- Managed program budget, checking funds remaining, spending and money raised
Dance Team Coach
3 Months- Developed strategies to increase team spirit among members
- Created choreography for performances, collaborating with team members to ensure a successful outcome
- Supervised the safety of all dancers during practice and performances
- Organized and managed practices for the Dance Team, ensuring all members were present
Dance Teacher
4 Years 9 Months- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans for dance classes
- Assessed student progress through observation and feedback during class sessions
- Planned special events such as recitals or competitions featuring student performances
- Monitored student attendance records and maintained accurate class rosters
- Collaborated with colleagues on creative ideas for choreography and costuming designs
- Instructed students in proper technique, terminology and performance of various styles of dance such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical
Cheerleading Instructor
1 Year 2 Months- Provided instruction on proper cheerleading techniques such as jumps, stunts, tumbling and motions
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student achievement or any issues that may arise
- Taught routines in preparation for performance at sports games and competitions, instructing on safe and correct execution of stunts, gymnastics, choreography and cheers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
- 3.84 GPA
- Nomination to The National Society of Leadership and Success
Associate of Applied Science - Visual Media
- Dean's List - Fall 2019-Spring 2022
High School Diploma
Skills
Dance technique
Choreography creation
Music selection
Student assessment
Performance evaluation
Classroom management
Professional appearance
Interpersonal communication
Accomplishments
- Spirit of Dance -Choreography Award 2021
- True Dance Challenge -"True Style" 2023, 2024
- Reverb Dance Competition - "Stand Out" Choreography award 2025
- Special Judge awards for numerous choreography pieces
- Overall placements and high scores for group numbers, soloist and duos.
Timeline
Dance Instructor
Studio West Dance Center
09.2018 - CurrentRead More
Dance Team Coach
Lehigh Valley Steelhawks
11.2010 - 04.2011Read More
Dance Team Coach
Lehigh Valley Storm (Semi-Pro) Football
06.2010 - 09.2010Read More
Dance Teacher
Diane Mederios Academy of Dance
09.2002 - 06.2007Read More
Cheerleading Instructor
UCA
06.2002 - 08.2003Read More
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science from Communications
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Lehigh Carbon Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Visual Media
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Southern Lehigh High School
High School Diploma
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