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Tan Zi Wen Vasantha

Tan Zi Wen Vasantha

Summary

A versatile performer who constantly seeks to challenge physical competence internationally and is actively expanding the range of movement vocabulary. The in-depth knowledge of various genres gained through years of training and educating different bodies helps create constructive and effective classes for a vast age group of students. Aspires to develop a team of talented and passionate young endeavour in the dance industry. Seek new professional challenges in a similar position with long-term potential. A certified dance instructor with professional experience specializing in contemporary dance, hip-hop, ballet, jazz, rhythmic gymnastics and K-Pop dance covers.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Rhythmic Gymnastic Coach

Swiss International School
08.2023 - Current
  • Under The Graceful Swan

- Rhythmic Gymnastics (Acrobatic techniques, dance routines)

- Teaches Ballet (kids, relief classes)

ECA Dance Teacher

XCL World Academy International
02.2022 - Current
  • Under The Graceful Swan

- Teaches Hip-Hop/ K-Pop Dance and Ballet (Grade K2-6)

Dance Teacher

Dance Runway
01.2019 - Current
  • Teaches at Fengshan CC - Hip-Hop (Age 4-8) & K-Pop Dance Covers (Age 8-15) [Aug 2022 - current]
  • Teaches Hip-Hop (kids), K-Pop Dance Covers (Adult), Contemporary Dance (Adult) [Jan - June 2019]

Dance Instructor

IGET Entertainment
12.2021 - 07.2023
  • Teaches Hip-Hop Basic Training (kids), K-Pop Dance Covers (kids & adults)

ECA Dance Teacher

EtonHouse International School
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Under The Graceful Swan

- Teaches Ballet and Hip-Hop (Grade 3-6)

- Conducted Holiday Dance Workshops.

Dance Teacher

ZEAL Art And Performance Studio
03.2021 - 12.2022
  • Teaches Adult K-Pop Dance Covers, K-Pop MV, K-Choreographer's choreography (private classes)

ECA Dance Teacher

Dimension International College
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Under Dempsey Academy

- Teaches Contemporary Technique (Grade 1-3)

Dance Teacher / Choreographer

Jeté Dance Studio (Project/Workshop-based)
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • Invited as a guest choreographer for JETÉ first production 2022, “You Are The Reason”. Choreographed a contemporary piece - you are the reason.
  • Teaches Lyrical/Modern Jazz, Contemporary Dance (age 13-19 years old), K-Pop & Hip-Hop Workshops
  • Teaches K-Pop: TikTok Special (Sep 2020 Holiday Class, Teens age)

ECA Dance Teacher

DPS International School
04.2021 - 11.2022
  • Under Dempsey Academy

- Teaches Hip-Hop (April - Aug 2021)

- Teaches Modern/Contemporary Dance Classes Grade 1-12 (May - Nov 2022)

Dance Teacher / Choreographer

The Movement Studio
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Choreographed a Jazz Piece for a student (age 5) for GTB competition.
  • Teaches Classical Jazz Technique (Age 10-13, relief)

Dance Artiste / Performer

리케이댄스 LEE K Dance Company
05.2018 - 01.2021

Performance Experience with LEE K Dance Company:

  • At Seoul International Improvisation Dance Festival 2020 (2020제20회서울국제즉흫춤축제) - "dREam" & "SEASONS" (with Lee Jaeyoung, SIGA Company & Tamura Ryo, musician)
  • 리케이댄스 예술감독 이경은 신작 - "} Embrace {" (Lee Kyung Eun choreography)
  • 17th New Dance Festival in Daejeon, South Korea
    & 2018 DICFe Daegu International Choreography Festival - "발림 Balim Premiere" (Lee Kyung Eun choreography)
  • Had the opportunity to performed & choreographed "Sonder" at Seoul Dance Center in South Korea (during internship).

Dance Teacher

가온무용학원 Gaeon Dance Academy
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Was offered the role as an english dance instructor, teaches contemporary dance (Age 7-12) at the Academy.
  • Provided Intensive 2-Days Contemporary Dance Workshop in Jan 2023.

Dance Teacher

Little Stage 双语舞蹈
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Teaches RAD Ballet Kids (Pre-Primary - Grade 1)

Relief Dance Teacher

Various Studios
04.2015 - 06.2016
  • Began my teaching journey as relief teacher, covering acquaintance's classes, these includes:

- Bebe Ballet at Champkids' Academy [May - July 2015]

- K-Pop Dance Covers at Fitness Dynamix Singapore [April - July 2015]

- Ballet & Jazz Techniques at Jazz Cats Singapore [May - June 2016]

- K-Pop Dance Covers at EV Dance Studio, term relief [Oct - Dec 2021]

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Dance

LASALLE College of The Arts
Singapore
08.2019

Skills

    Workshops/Trainings :

  • Bornstar Academy Center (K-Pop Training, 1 month course, Seoul October 2023)
  • Just Jerk Midnight Workshop (Jan 2023) & 2 months training at various Korea's dance studios in Seoul)
  • American Dance Festival 2017 Six Week School (ADF) in America, North Carolina Completed courses : Countertechnique (Kira Blazek/Joy Davis), Contact Improvisation (Ray Schwartz) & Repertory (Charles Anderson) Performances : ADF Repertoire "(Re)current" by Charles O Anderson (Texas) (& ADF International Choreography Residency "Cocotte Minute Premiere" by Guillaume Pires Parada (France)
  • Certification & Competition Experiences:

    2020 Dance Hallyu K-Dance Revolution Competition Singapore Online (Placed 2nd, 1st, 1st, 2nd in various rounds)

    2019 Super 24 (ASEAN Open Category), Finals Top 10

    2014-2017 Diploma in Dance, LASALLE College of the Arts

    2005-2010 Royal Academy of Dance RAD ballet examination (All Distinctions)

    2010-2013 Singapore National Inter-School Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition, group event (1st, 1st, 3rd, 3rd)

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Korean
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Rhythmic Gymnastic Coach

Swiss International School
08.2023 - Current

ECA Dance Teacher

Dimension International College
07.2022 - 11.2022

ECA Dance Teacher

XCL World Academy International
02.2022 - Current

ECA Dance Teacher

EtonHouse International School
02.2022 - 06.2023

Dance Instructor

IGET Entertainment
12.2021 - 07.2023

Dance Teacher / Choreographer

Jeté Dance Studio (Project/Workshop-based)
06.2021 - 11.2022

ECA Dance Teacher

DPS International School
04.2021 - 11.2022

Dance Teacher

ZEAL Art And Performance Studio
03.2021 - 12.2022

Dance Teacher / Choreographer

The Movement Studio
03.2021 - 06.2021

Dance Teacher

가온무용학원 Gaeon Dance Academy
01.2020 - 05.2020

Dance Teacher

Little Stage 双语舞蹈
06.2019 - 07.2019

Dance Teacher

Dance Runway
01.2019 - Current

Dance Artiste / Performer

리케이댄스 LEE K Dance Company
05.2018 - 01.2021

Relief Dance Teacher

Various Studios
04.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Dance

LASALLE College of The Arts
Tan Zi Wen Vasantha