Savina Mareva
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dynamic leader and innovator in the dance and fitness community with a proven track record as Kizomba in the West, where I spearheaded local and international projects and created a safe learning space for dance instruction. Expert in logistics management and relationship building, I've successfully organized events with global reach, enhancing brand visibility and fostering community engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director and Dance Instructor
Kizomba in the West
North Parramatta
04.2019 - Current
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Oversaw all aspects of business and class management.
- Developed dance class plans and instructed workshops in Kizomba, Semba, Urban Kiz, Tarraxinha, Tarraxo, Douceur and Konpa
- Taught workshops nationally and internationally, creating an internationally recognised brand
- Organised and hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement, including 3 events with international instructors.
- Created and taught Lady Styling routines in Australia and Japan
- Partnered in an international Flashmob routine between 5 countries in 2019, resulting in the production of a Christmas Kizomba video
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students, colleagues and community partners.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Organiser and Instructor
VersuS Sydney Weekender 2.0.
Glebe, NSW
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Organized an international dance event featuring Italian mega star Stefano Marzioni (Versus) for teachers and Kizomba dancers in Australia.
- Co-instructed workshops and Masterclass with Versus, enhancing dance skills and techniques for participants at different levels.
- Coordinated and supervised all event logistics, including registration of an International event with Home Affairs, visa applications, travel arrangements, guest accommodations, marketing, ticket sales, accounting, DJ scheduling, and workshop planning.
Kizomba Ladies Styling Project
Kizomba in the West
North Parramatta
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Created an original Kizomba Lady Styling choreography from scratch, applying my artistic vision and creativity.
- Analyzed different music to identify what best suits the Kizomba genre and the skill levels of the particular dancers in the project.
- Taught new combinations of steps and movements to improve the skill levels of performers.
- Developed creative concepts for upcoming performances and video.
- Coached and provided feedback on progression made by each student throughout the training period to ensure quality results.
Education
JP And Stephy Methodology Level 2 - Dance
JP And Stephy
Paris, France02-2024
JP And Stephy Methodology Level 1 - Dance
JP And Stephy Methodology
Paris, France02-2023
Kizomba Teacher Accreditation - Dance
Nelson Campos
London, the UK03-2018
Zumba International Network Certification - Health And Fitness
Zumba International
Florida, USA12-2012
Skills
- Content development
- Visionary leadership
- Relationship building
- International business
- Logistics management
- Project management
- Creativity and innovation
- Stakeholder engagement
Timeline
Organiser and Instructor
VersuS Sydney Weekender 2.0.
01.2025 - 01.2025
Kizomba Ladies Styling Project
Kizomba in the West
12.2024 - 01.2025
Director and Dance Instructor
Kizomba in the West
04.2019 - Current
JP And Stephy Methodology Level 2 - Dance
JP And Stephy
JP And Stephy Methodology Level 1 - Dance
JP And Stephy Methodology
Kizomba Teacher Accreditation - Dance
Nelson Campos
Zumba International Network Certification - Health And Fitness
Zumba International
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