About Rebecca H.
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Modern/Ballet/Jazz Instructor
Sep, 2014 - PresentPrivate Dance Studio
Instructor of Modern, Jazz and Ballet for children ages 6+
Long-Term Substitute Dance Teacher
Oct, 2014 - Dec, 2014Middle School 217 Robert Van Wyck
This was a maternity leave position. I worked full time as the sole dance teacher for grades 6 and 8, instructing the students in creative movement, Jazz, Ballet and Modern techniques as well as dance history and composition.
Studio Manager/Instructor
Jun, 2012 - Jul, 2014Astoria Fine Arts Dance
I taught adult intermediate Modern classes as well as children's Modern ages 8-10 and 11-14.
Teaching Artist
Jun, 2012 - PresentDances for a Variable Population
After completing teacher training wit Naomi Goldberg Haas, I am now qualified to teach exercise/dance classes to senior citizens to increase mobility, strength and brainpower.
Co-Artistic Director
Dec, 2011 - PresentReject Dance Theatre
Co-Artistic Director and Co-Founder of the Contemporary Dance Company Reject Dance Theatre (RDT), founded by Smith MFA alums in 2011. RDT has performed across the country in Los Angeles, Martha's Vineyard, Boston, Providence, New London, New Britain and New York City.
Teaching Fellow/Professor of Dance
Sep, 2010 - May, 2012Smith College & Amherst College
Professor/Teaching fellow for the Five College Dance Department. Instructed beginner through advanced students in the following courses: Modern I Modern II Jazz I Jazz II
Education
BA Dance Choreography/Performance
Aug, 2005 - May, 2009Connecticut College
MFA Dance Performance/Choreography
Aug, 2010 - May, 2012Smith College
Awards
Gretchen Moran Fellowship
Jan, 2012Smith College
Affiliations
National Dance Education Organization
Dec, 2013The National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and promotion of high quality education in the art of dance. NDEO forges alliances with over 150 federal and state agencies and arts and education associations to support quality dance education at local, state, and national levels in the United States and with our friends in international communities.
Languages
French
Limited Proficiency
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