Ana Paula Vale

• Coordinated the Creative Dance postgraduate course, overseeing curriculum development and instructional delivery. Collaborated with faculty for strategic planning and created structured schedules to enhance educational efficiency.
• As a professor in the postgraduate course in Creative Dance, taught the subject ‘Image and Imagination’;

• From 2008 to the present, I coordinated (and teach) the Dance School at Espaço Integrado de Artes, including the Royal (exam) classes;
• I established a disciplined yet welcoming classroom environment, enabling the consistent development of students' and teachers' skills;
• Managed administrative duties such as attendance records, class schedules and parent-teacher meetings meticulously;
• In addition to the artistic and pedagogical work, I worked closely with the school administration on budgetary matters related to costumes and props needed for the performances;
• Organised annual recitals, showcasing students' progress and talent to parents and community members;
• Choreographed dance pieces for recitals and productions;
• Conducted regular assessments of students' abilities, tracking progress over time.

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• Developed, planned and delivered fun, safe and educational dance curriculum to students aged 8 - 12 and 15 - 20;
• Worked with individual students to address challenges;
• Prepped students for formal auditions and exams, helping students to achieve success;
• Prepared and led 16 dance classes weekly;
• Coached students individually to enhance technique and performance standards as Répétiteur (including Ballet repertoire;
• Explained ballet theory clearly and practically to aid student comprehension;
• Taught ballet terminology as well as technique, ensuring comprehensive knowledge of the discipline;
• Coordinated with other dance teachers for integrating ballet movements into different dance styles;
• Choreographed dance pieces for recitals and productions;
• Coordinated preparatory activities with competition schedules.

• Developed, planned and delivered fun, safe and educational dance curriculum to students aged 3 - 12 and adults;
• Tailored lesson plans according to individual student's needs, leading to personalised progression;
• Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding their child's progress and areas for improvement;
• Choreographed and demonstrated new routines to build dancer enthusiasm and enhance skill sets;
• Implemented various teaching strategies, optimising student learning outcomes;
• Organised annual recitals, showcasing students' progress and talent to parents and community members;
• Choreographed dance pieces for recitals and productions;
• Conducted regular assessments of students' abilities, tracking progress over time;
• Assisted in costume design and selection for yearly performances, adding an extra layer of authenticity to each production.

• Assisted the ballet teacher with classes for children aged 3 to 14;
• Assissted the ballet teacher Fostering a positive learning environment for enhancing student engagement;
• Demonstrated correct ballet positions and movements, promoting proper technique amongst students from the outset;
• Assisted in costume design and selection for yearly performances, adding an extra layer of authenticity to each production.