Weiwei Fu
St Louis
Summary
Accomplished Dance Instructor with a proven track record at a variety of educational institutes, specializing in dance coaching, choreography and stage performance. Excelled in fostering creative expression and physical conditioning, leading to enhanced student success and captivating performances. Demonstrates exceptional class leadership and teaching techniques, contributing to significant improvements in dance education and performance quality.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Wei Dance LLC
02.2013 - Current
- Encouraged diverse and unique dance students at every skill level through positive reinforcement and good sportsmanship.
- Created variety of original dance routines for different classes according to skill level and performance plans.
- Instructed private lesson students and group lessons on daily basis.
- Generated lesson plans each week that covered stretching, conditioning, warm-ups and routines.
- Conducted written and verbal evaluations of dancers to present to parents and faculty.
- Networked through multiple social media sites to increase community engagement and recruit new dancers.
Teaching Faculty
St. Louis Academy Of Dance
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
Lead Teaching Faculty /Vice Principal
St. Louis Modern Chinese School
08.2012 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
- Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
Performance Dancer
Leverage
01.2017 - 10.2022
- Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers, and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
- Choreographed solo, duo, and group performances for contemporary dance company.
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Worked with costume designers to achieve top-quality and well-tailored costumes.
Adjunct Dance Instructor
Lindenwood University
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
Performance Dancer
Lehrer Dance Company
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Collaborated with choreographers and directors to create unique and captivating dance numbers.
- Professionally performed ballet, jazz and hip hop for live events and films.
- Developed innovative and creative routines to captivate audiences.
- Taught dance classes to children and adults of different skill levels.
Choreographer
New Shanghai Circus
06.1999 - 12.2007
- Managed exercise, conditioning and flexibility improvement programs.
- Prepared performers and acrobats for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
- Discovered and utilized talents of team.
- Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers and acrobats.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - In Progress - Dance
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05.2008
Associate of Arts - Dance
Shanghai Dance Academy
Shanghai, China05.1999
Skills
- Choreography
- Stage Performance
- Class leadership
- Teaching techniques
- Physical Conditioning
- Contemporary dance
- Tap and jazz
- Ballet
- Hip Hop
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teaching Faculty
St. Louis Academy Of Dance
08.2024 - Current
Adjunct Dance Instructor
Lindenwood University
01.2019 - 07.2019
Performance Dancer
Leverage
01.2017 - 10.2022
Director
Wei Dance LLC
02.2013 - Current
Lead Teaching Faculty /Vice Principal
St. Louis Modern Chinese School
08.2012 - Current
Performance Dancer
Lehrer Dance Company
01.2008 - 12.2011
Choreographer
New Shanghai Circus
06.1999 - 12.2007
Master of Fine Arts - In Progress - Dance
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Lindenwood University
Associate of Arts - Dance
Shanghai Dance Academy
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