Precious Roberts

A professional of the dance discipline with 14+ years of success coaching individual students and adults, strength coaching, flexibility and dance technique. My teaching methods is not only efficacious with other young dance professions but students new to dance as well. My background includes dance performance, recital planning, performance management and classroom instruction.

I'm passionate about instilling a love of dance in children, as well as the "true" discipline of dance, full embodyment, performance, physical/mental strength for long-term and joy of the art form.

Dance Teacher - Philadelphia School Of The Arts - Philadelphia, PA

• Taught a variety of dance disciplines: ballet levels-1, 2 and 3, pre-point, jazz, hiphop and tap, to ages 2-16 years.
• Created yearly dance curriculum
• Choreographed for multiple classes/groups for school seasonal productions and community showcases
• Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
• Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques
• Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect, gentle discipline and tight structure.
• Assessed student progress regularly to identify students individual needs, provide feedback and select suitable material for dancers.
• Provide additional personal assistance through privates- one on ones

Dance Teacher - Conservatory Of Music And Dance - Philadelphia, PA

• Instructed dance classes for ages 2-17 years old.
• Planned routines for recitals and performances.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share ideas and resources to enhance student experience and success.
• Choreographically Collaborated with seasonal productions: The Nutcracker, Summer Jams Showcase, Cinderella ect...
• Created studio metrix systems/excell sheets to orchestrate organized parental volunteer opportunities
• Social Media Marketing

Dance Teacher - Taller Puertorriqueño - Philadelphia, PA

• Taught the fundamentals of hiphop movement to grades 1st-6th
• Used our hiphop classes to promote healthy lifestyles and enhance physical activity to youth
• Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.

Dance Teacher - Santa Fe College Community Reach Out Program - Gainesville, FL

• Instructed dance styles of contemporary, Ballet, hiphop, tap, jazz and West African to kids 6-17 years of age.
• Supported students in identifying, setting and achieving personal goals.
• Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
• Oversee, and direct the program's Dance intensive division
• Optimized instructions based on student feedback and assessments of courses.
• Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services.

Guest Artist - Temple University - Philadelphia, PA

Three year guest artist for Temple University's Studio Research repertory class. The students gained experience and knowledge in the choreographic canon as well as new works learned, with the focus being rehearsal methods and the development of performance techniques for large group choreographic works.

• Optimized instructions based on student feedback and assessments of courses.
• Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services.

Masters of Fine Arts - Dance: Research And Production - Temple University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance - University of Florida (2013 - 2016)

Associate of Arts - Dance - Santa Fe College (2019)