Amelia Martin

Dynamic Dance Educator and Program Director with 6+ years leading academy programs, coordinating performances, and developing curriculum across ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Proven track record driving student growth, operational excellence, and community engagement.

Director, Academy Dance Program - South Coast Conservatory - Mission Viejo, CA

(2024-01)

Lead the comprehensive dance program including scheduling, student placement, instructor supervision, and performance production.

• Direct academy dance program budget and KPIs, maintaining operational excellence across all departments
• Coordinate bi-annual productions end-to-end — choreography, staging, and logistics — for conservatory-wide audiences
• Supervise and mentor instructor team, driving professional development and consistent high-quality instruction

Program Coordinator, Before and After School Enrichment - South Coast Conservatory - Mission Viejo, CA

(2025-01)

Coordinate community education programs in partnership with Saddleback College for the Capistrano Unifed School District.

• Align before- and after-school enrichment activities with district educational standards and community needs
• Facilitate stakeholder, instructor, and student communications to ensure seamless program delivery
• Oversee compliance with district and college policies, maintaining smooth daily operations

Assistant Director, Ballet Conservatory - South Coast Conservatory - Mission Viejo, CA

(2022-01 - 2025-01)

Supported program coordination, event planning, communication, and competition registration for ballet students.

• Supported rehearsal and performance execution, streamlining competition registration and communication workflows
• Contributed to curriculum planning and implemented student progress-tracking systems
• Assisted senior leadership in coordinating multi-production seasons across ballet conservatory offerings

Dance Instructor - South Coast Conservatory - Mission Viejo, CA

(2019-01)

Teach various dance styles to students of all ages and levels, fostering technical skills and artistic expression.

• Designed tailored lesson plans for diverse student groups across ballet, jazz, and contemporary disciplines, mentoring students for competitions and performances in an inclusive studio environment

Dance Company Member - CalliOpus Contemporary Company - Temecula, CA

(2024-03)

Perform and contribute to contemporary dance productions under the direction of Joseph Lister.

• Performed and co-developed original contemporary works through active collaboration with choreographers and company members at CalliOpus Contemporary Company

Master of Arts - Arts Administration - Southern Utah University (2027-05)

Bachelor of Arts - Dance - California State University, Fullerton

Dance Training - Ballet, Character, Partnering, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz - South Coast Conservatory (2013-01 - 2020-01)