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Dance Choreography with Teresa V.

Westminster, Colorado

4.9
(11)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10+
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 1997
BFA Theater/Acting

    About Teresa V.

    4.9
    (11)
    Teresa Anne V., originally from Boulder, Colorado, has taken her career from coast to coast, and abroad. She began her stage career as a classical ballerina, training and performing with such notable companies as The Joffrey Ballet and Pennsylvania Ballet. A graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy (Dance) and University of Utah (BFA- Theatre), Teresa has gone on to craft a dense and eclectic resume on both coasts and internationally as an Actress and as a Dancer/Choreographer (classical & contemporary works, Argentine Tango, musical theatre). 2012-13 offered Teresa the prestigious HOLA Award for her choreographic contributions to the New York stage production of "Tango Fever."And Teresa has been part of the teaching faculty for The Joffrey Ballet, and Broadway Dance Center in NYC. Teresa’s film credits include screen time with academy award-winning actor, Sean Penn in “The Assassination of Richard Nixon,” leading roles in independent film gems such as “Life at Bay”, “The Hideout”, and “Seven Fallen Objects.”, and stars in nationally running commercials for Dyson Vacuums and Animal Planet. Her vast theatre credit highlights include “Tango Fever”(TeatroLaTea, NYC), “Buried Child” (Aaron Davis Hall, NYC); "My Time" ONE Festival NYC, ”Objectivity”(FischHouseThtr, SF), ”Scheme of Things”(El Portal Thtr, Los Angeles), ”Light in the Shadow”(The Complex, Los Angeles). Prior to returning to New York in the Spring of 2012, Teresa dedicated her dance career to a tango dance partnership in Warsaw where she performed, toured, taught, and also stepped in as a dance consultant to the 2011 winners of the Polish edition of "Dancing With The Stars." After her time abroad, Teresa taught/choreographed/performed full time in NYC until 2015. She is now based in her homestate of Colorado. Upon occasion she is a guest judge for Dance Competitions across the country. In addition, Teresa has launched a series of specialized dance programs (“Slippers to Heels: Ballet Technique & Tango Stylization”), Choreographic and Acting intensives, and specialized workshops for professional/pre-professional dancers. She is a proud member of the Actors Equity Association and the Stage Director and Choreographer Foundations (SDCF).

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    W 88th Place

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12:15 PM-7 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    8 AM-11:30 AM
    Thursday
    8 AM-4:30 PM
    Friday
    8 AM-4 PM
    Saturday
    7 AM-4 PM
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    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $100
    90 minutes
    $150
    120 minutes
    $200
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    4.9
    11 Reviews
    Kyle
    Teacher's studio
    Teresa is a positive, supportive and an extremely talented teacher. She has helped me grow personally and professionally over the past year that we have been working together. I don't know where I would be without her and am forever grateful!
    Posted Sep 11, 2023
    Raymond
    Teacher's studio
    Teresa really helped me understand a deeper part of telling a story through a character. She is awesome!
    Posted Jun 4, 2021
    Sarah
    Student's home
    Teresa is a very knowledgeable and talented teacher! I have learned so many new techniques with sewing and clothing design thanks to her! She is very patient, kind, and dedicated to making sure her students acquire the skills they need to be successful. She thoroughly explains the projects we are working on as well as gives a clear demonstration on any project we are working on. Her in home studio is beautiful! It is quiet, clean, and organized. I truly enjoy my visits there! I’m very lucky that I found Teresa through Take Lessons and I’m so thankful to have her as my sewing guru!
    Posted Jan 20, 2021

    Experience

    Dance Instructor/ Choreographer

    Aug, 2015 - Present

    TAVolgenau Studio

    Teresa coaches private and semi-private lessons out of her own dance studio. Formerly in Marshdale/Evergreen, then Denver, and now (as of Nov 2020) her dance space is located in Westminster, Co. Teresa coaches classical ballet, pointe, and preps choreography for competitions/auditions. Teresa also coaches her uniquely designed "Slippers to Heels: Ballet Technique and Tango Stylization" program.

    Dance Instructor / Choreographer

    Jun, 2015 - Present

    Kinetic Arts Dance Studios

    Teaching Classical Ballet, and her uniquely designed "Slippers to Heels: Ballet Technique and Tango Stylization" program. Teresa is also the director of "Evergreen's Cracked Nut", Colorado's newest winter tradition.

    Dance Instructor / Choreographer

    Jun, 2014 - Jun, 2015

    Broadway Dance Center

    Taught and refined dancers, age 9-18 yrs, classical ballet technique, terminology, stylization. Increased body awareness, physical strength, stamina, flexibility and elongation, balance, musicality. Encourage personal development, goal setting, nudge limitations--mentally & physically, Instill a love for creative expression and a passion for art of movement. I choreograph multiple dance pieces for year end concert. Ongoing communication w/ parents, distribute progress updates, and report to my director.

    Dance Instructor / Choreographer

    Oct, 2012 - Jun, 2015

    The Joffrey Ballet School - Adult program

    Taught and refined adult dancers, beg-adv/pro. 1.5 - 3 hr classes. Group, privates, and specialty workshops. Classical ballet technique, terminology, stylization. Increase body awareness, physical strength, stamina, elongation and flexibility, balance, musicality. Encourage personal development, goal setting, nudge limitations--mentally & physically, Aim to instill a love for creative expression with a passion for art of movement.

    Personal Strength & Fitness Coach

    Sep, 1997 - Sep, 2009

    TAVLifestyle

    Personal Fitness and Strength Conditioning Coach. Owner of TAVLifestyle in San Francisco and Los Angeles. With cutting edge techniques and athletic progrmamming I worked one on one and with small groups for athletic training in the gym and outside on the field. Increased strength, stamina, flexibility, agility and speed. Weightloss and improved sense of well being. Goal setting and achievement. NASM and NSCA certified. Continued Ed with Power Systems, Paul Chek and SPRY programs.

    Education

    BFA Theater/Acting

    Jan, 1992 - Mar, 1997

    University of Utah

    Certifications

    Fitness Professional

    Nov, 1997

    National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM)

    *certified

    Fitness Professional

    Jun, 1999

    National Strength Conditioning Association (NSCA)

    *certified

    Awards

    2013 HOLA Award - Contributing Choreography

    Sep, 2013

    Hispanic Organization for Latin Actors

    Affiliations

    Actors' Equity Association

    May, 2013

    Actors' Equity Association, founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 49,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society.

    Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

    Aug, 2014

    SDC is the theatrical union that unites, empowers, and protects professional Stage Directors and Choreographers throughout the United States. Our mission is to foster a national community of professional stage Directors and Choreographers by protecting the rights, health and livelihoods of all our Members; to facilitate the exchange of ideas, information and opportunities, while educating the current and future generations about the role of Directors and Choreographers and providing effective administration, negotiations and contractual support.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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