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About Jillian R.
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Assistant Dance Instructor
Sep, 2005 - Jun, 2010Wendy's School of Dance
Assisted the studio owner in teaching multiple classes. Taught students ages 4 through 18 in a variety of genres including ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, hip hop and lyrical. Assisted in teaching the technique of each genre, across the floor work, center work, building strength and flexibility, and also choreography.
Pilates Instructor
Jun, 2018 - Jun, 2021Equinox Fitness Clubs LLC
Private Pilates sessions
Dance Instructor
Sep, 2017 - Aug, 2019En L'air Studio of Dance
Group ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. Ages 7-18. Instructor for group mat Pilates. Choreographed for annual recitals and holiday performances
Pilates Instructor
Sep, 2016 - Mar, 2020The Pilates Centre
Group fitness, group Pilates. Private Pilates sessions, duet Pilates sessions
Pilates Instructor/Personal Trainer
Aug, 2015 - Aug, 2016Core Pilates NYC
Teach private Pilates sessions for a wide variety of individuals, as well as multiple group classes on all apparatus including mat classes
Dance Instructor
Aug, 2014 - Jun, 2015Steffi Nossen School of Dance
Currently teach beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of hip hop. Technique includes popping and locking, and also various floor work. Also focus on choreography and transitions to help students develop artistry and become confident movers. Strength and conditioning is also included in the warm-up as well as stretching. Focus on strengthening the core as the center of the body is a dancer's most powerful tool.
Lobby/Stage Manager
Feb, 2014 - Nov, 2015Step Up 2 Dance Tour
Manage dance competitions all over New England and also New York and New Jersey. Help keep the show running smoothly and all of the dancers lined up, stage ready, and organized. Was featured in and helped choreograph for one of the tour's promotional music videos. Also assistant teach the master classes at the tour's national competitions
Dance Instructor
Jul, 2013 - Aug, 2014Encore Dance Academy
While away at school pursuing my degree in dance, I was hired as a dance instructor at Encore Dance Academy in Plainville, MA. I taught six group hip hop classes of all ages, an adult hip hop/fitness and cardio class, an adult tap class, and also gave private tap lessons. I choreographed for the school's competitive hip hop company, and also multiple pieces for the annual recital. Many of my students recently performed pieces which I choreographed in Disney World, where I also performed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Sep, 2010 - May, 2014Dean College
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Aug, 2019 - May, 2022Sacred Heart University
Certifications
Pilates Certification
Aug, 2015Core Pilates NYC
Comprehensive Training Course: In depth study of the anatomy of movement, muscle groups and muscle sequencing, intense training on the reformer, tower, mat, cadillac, and chair. Fully certified on all apparatus. Certificate in pre/post natal Pilates, special cases (injuries), and also certified in ReXist 360 Pilates (resistance band)
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