Gillian Adendorff

Fitness and Dance Teacher and Choreographer: Jazz/Contemporary/Ballet/Horton

Profile:

·       Certified Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Teacher

·       Certified S.A.D.T.A. Jazz, Modern and Contemporary Dance Teacher

·       Excellent technique and understanding of anatomy

·       Exceptional coaching technique – using word pictures and metaphors

·       12 years of dance and fitness teaching experience

·       6.5 years of choreographic experience in the U.S.A.

·       Highly creative choreography and amazing music choice, in many dance forms

·       Organized, polished and precise dance pieces, extremely well rehearsed

·       AAAI/ISMA certified Fitness Facility Director, Mind/Body Personal Trainer, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Pilates Instructor, Yoga Instructor and Holistic Health Consultant

·       Dynamic, energetic go-getter, with positive influence on others

·       Wonderfully interesting journey of personal development

·       Inspires people to greatness – to reach their maximum potential, to believe in themselves and achieve their goals and dreams

·       Excellent rapport with children and adults

·       Adventurous

·       Trained and experienced Nutritional consultant and Life Coach

·       18 years experience in business as an Organizational Change Manager well as 32 years experience in fitness, dance and performing arts

·       Communicates with others in a manner that ensures clear and mutual understanding of the information shared

·       Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making in coordinating various projects and using discretion in relaying information to the other sources.

·       Delightful English accent.

·       Professional and striking presentation.

Professional Performance Experience

·       1992-1999 Dawn Meyer’s Burst The Box Production Company

·       1989-1999 Fiona Currie’s School Of Dance Company

·       1990-1998 Bronwen Brink’s School Of Contemporary Dance Company

·       1982-1989 Anne Carsten’s Contemporary Dance Company

Competitive Awards/Workshops/Appearances

·       1st and 2nd place finisher in Funk/Jazz/Modern/Contemporary categories, East Rand Dance Festival, South Africa, 1989 -1997

·       1st and 2nd place finisher Jazz/Modern/Contemporary categories, Randburg Dance Festival, 1989 -1997

·       1st and 2nd place finisher Jazz, Contemporary, Modern National Dance Championships Of South Africa 1982-1997

·       Principal Performer, Johannesburg College of Education Theatre Dance Company

·       Principal Performer, Pretoria Theatre Contemporary Dance Company