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Tenille Cooper

Townsville,QLD

Summary

I began my professional dance career in Melbourne working consistently on TV shows, Film Clips and performing at significant corporate events before a contract with Melbourne Storm and the Walt Disney Special Events Group sky rocketed my career. Disney provided amazing opportunities where I danced in Disney Productions across Australia and Asia. Working my way up to dance captain, assistant choreographer and then eventually leading the audition process for the company in 2002. I was then recruited to work as a performer in a stage show at Tokyo Disney Sea. At the conclusion of my Tokyo contract, I moved to Hong Kong to assist in the set up for the Grand Opening of Hong Kong Disneyland in 2005.

From Children’s entertainer to Cabaret show, I stepped away from Disney to continue my love of performing at the Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns, this time in heels and feathers. In my downtime I created a side business organising a dance group to perform at local events. Organising contracts, sewing costumes, choreographing routines and editing music was part of the package. In Cairns, I was introduced to aerial skills and mastered an aerial apparatus called The ‘Spanish Web’.

Performing was complemented by teaching, which over 25 has grown into a love and passion. With a focus on nurturing and supporting young dancers and educating them on their way to success.

For the past 9 Years, I have successfully ran Sporty Kids Australia with my business partner. Sporty Kids started initially as a developmental program for babies, that grew into a recreational gym which has dance, gymnastics and fitness classes for children up to 8 years.

Alongside Sporty Kids, I currently teach

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner/Operator

Sporty Kids Australia
01.2015 - Current
  • Hired, trained and managed staff to cultivate productive and efficient workforce
  • Oversee daily business operations and financial decisions to drive profitability and growth
  • Manage employees by supervising daily tasks
  • Motivate employees to consistently improve performance
  • Assist in recruiting, hiring and training of team members
  • Train new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards
  • Maintain fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement
  • Coordinate with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress
  • Manage drills and fitness circuits to bolster childrens' coordination and performance levels
  • Develop lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities
  • Develop and implement new drills and activities to increase student engagement and growth
  • Assess student progress and provid feedback to improve technique and performance
  • Collaborat with coaches, students, and administrators to run high-quality program
  • Maintain equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage
  • Implement exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance

Dance Teacher

Freelance
01.1998 - Current
  • Plan routines for recitals, performances and competitions.
  • Teach and explain choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
  • Create healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect, constructive criticism and gentle discipline.
  • Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans introducing students to a diverse range of dance disciplines, including Acro Dance.
  • Motivate and encourage students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.

Tailor each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.

  • Utilise different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
  • Promote creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
  • Provide constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps, improve technique and dance ability.
  • Cover safety and health guidelines to avoid injury and inform students fully on risks associated with dance.
  • Adhere to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Monitor student behaviour to identify potential issues and address problems appropriately.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to share ideas and resources to enhance student experience and success.
  • Work closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
  • Conduct classes and workshops for students on special topics of interest.
  • Provide feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
  • Work with fellow teachers to devise and implement support plans to help students excel.
  • Monitor student progress and provide individualised instruction to meet student needs and goals.

Personal Trainer

World Gym
01.2009 - 10.2010
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.

Dance Performer

Aerial Angels / Cairns Reef Casino
08.2005 - 08.2006
  • Performed various dance styles and maintained authenticity
  • Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers and performers.
  • Challenged myself to learn The 'Spanish Web'.

Production Assistant

Hong Kong Disneyland
02.2005 - 07.2005
  • Assisted in preparing for the'Grand Opening' of Hong Kong Disneyland Park in September 2005.

Performer /Entertainer/Dance Choreographer/Stage Manager

Walt Disney Special Events Group
06.1998 - 07.2005

• Perform Australia/Asia in stage shows as specific Disney characters.

• Dancer / Dance Captain

• Assistant Choreographer

• Choreographer

• Auditions Choreographer

• Auditions Panel

• Stage Manager

• Event Manager

• Warehouse Manager

• Seamstress

Dancer

Tokyo Disney Sea Resort
01.2003 - 02.2005
  • Performer in Stage Show "Sail Away"

Education

Qualified Coach - Acro Dance

Acrobatics Arts
Brisbane, QLD
09.2017

Advanced ATOD -

ATOD
Townsville, QLD
07.2011

Certificate IV - Personal Training & Children's Fitness Coach

Human Performance Centre
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2009

Certificate III - Commercial Dance And Performing Arts

Bartuccio's Dance Centre
Melbourne, VIC
12.1998

Dance Works Academy -

ISTD Tap & Jazz Syllabus
Innisfail, QLD
11.1997

Royal Academy of Dance Advanced 1 Ballet -

Johnstone River Academy of Dance
Innisfail, QLD
08.1996

Johnstone River Academy of Dance -

Spanish Syllabus
Innisfail, QLD
10.1995

Skills

  • Leadership and Development
  • Manage Dance and Fitness Programs
  • Event Coordinating
  • Video and Music Editing
  • Marketing
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Industry Networking
  • Choreography in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Spanish

Timeline

Business Owner/Operator

Sporty Kids Australia
01.2015 - Current

Personal Trainer

World Gym
01.2009 - 10.2010

Dance Performer

Aerial Angels / Cairns Reef Casino
08.2005 - 08.2006

Production Assistant

Hong Kong Disneyland
02.2005 - 07.2005

Dancer

Tokyo Disney Sea Resort
01.2003 - 02.2005

Performer /Entertainer/Dance Choreographer/Stage Manager

Walt Disney Special Events Group
06.1998 - 07.2005

Dance Teacher

Freelance
01.1998 - Current

Qualified Coach - Acro Dance

Acrobatics Arts

Advanced ATOD -

ATOD

Certificate IV - Personal Training & Children's Fitness Coach

Human Performance Centre

Certificate III - Commercial Dance And Performing Arts

Bartuccio's Dance Centre

Dance Works Academy -

ISTD Tap & Jazz Syllabus

Royal Academy of Dance Advanced 1 Ballet -

Johnstone River Academy of Dance

Johnstone River Academy of Dance -

Spanish Syllabus
Tenille Cooper