Alice Forde

• Conceptualized creative vision for lesson planning and choreography.
• Played a key role in increasing performance and competitive opportunities for students.
• Supplied students with necessary materials and equipment.
• Evaluated students' work and provided constructive feedback to guide improvement.
• Demonstrated practical aspects of creating art and taught students advanced techniques.
• Tailored assigned tasks to suit students' passions, interests and abilities.
• Provided inspiring teaching space to ignite students' passion for learning.
• Consulted with performance directors, professionals, stage management and stage production about performances and goals.
• Prepared students and provided choreography and creative direction of private lessons for competitive soloists and conservatoires applications.
• Supervised rehearsals and worked closely with directors to ensure that their vision was met.
• Utilized advanced teaching methodologies to effectively work with students.
• Planned and scheduled rehearsals, dress-rehearsals, and productions.
• Observed and documented performer's execution of choreography and stage presence; gave constructive performance and technical notes.
• Organised opportunities for students to showcase their work.
• Shared passion for art with students and encouraged personal skill development.
• Readied students for specific exams and assessments.
• Collaborated with cross-company departments, developing new strategies to capitalise on emerging customer trends.
• Maintained high suitability standards through diligent screening, interview and assessment processes.
• Developed strong understanding of client companies' values, work culture, and environment.
• Coordinated staff meetings, booking appropriate spaces and communicating invites.
• Mentored employees to develop competent staff.

Choreographer for the annual 'Under the Dome' Fashion show, successfully reviewed in the media and throughout the conservatoire.

• Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
• Utilised different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
• Explained and demonstrated commercial and jazz dance techniques and methods, breaking down movement into conditioning or corner work to ensure comprehension.
• Used positive reinforcement to help first and second year students who were underperforming to achieve significant improvements and confidence across commercial and jazz dance styles.

Brought students in the UAE the once in a lifetime opportunity to do a workshop with world renowned choreographer Brian Friedman. opportunity to learn his choreography and receive feedback from one the industry best professionals.

• Developed choroegraphy projects to meet artists briefs and specifications as laid out by management and videography team.
• Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, smoothly handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
• Organised schedules for smooth production and on-time delivery of creatives.
• Worked with technical teams to optimise sound and lighting.
• Evaluated quality of work and implemented corrective actions to maintain creative vision and professionalism.

• Heya | Catwalk Choreography Assistant and Quick-change Dresser | 2015

• Implemented class rules, promoted mutual respect and used gentle discipline for productive and punctual classes.
• Inspired and encouraged students to explore different types of dance for creative expression.
• Coached individual students in street dance for competitions and dance festivals representing the IM marsh Campus.
• Choreographed competitive dances, tailoring routines to meet different styles and levels of ability.

• Held and directed dance auditions at TTQ headquarters.
• Assisted with talent management, communication, and creative direction on photoshoots, cat walks and trunk shows.