It's not JUST the release, it's the connecting you with your strong, divine self.
Anna J. Alcorn
kelpmama.com
Formal Education
• University of San Diego B.A. Ocean Studies, B.A. Anthropology, 1994
• National University Single-Subject C.L.A.D. California Teaching Credential, 1999
Pilates Certifications and Training
• Body Arts and Science International (BASI) Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training Course with Dance Specialization under the instruction of Karen Clippinger (+ 600 hours), completed August 2019
• Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) Certification for Rehabilitation of the Back, San Diego 2018
• Progressive Ballet Technique Training (PBT), San Francisco Ballet, 2017
• Body Arts and Science International (BASI) Pilates Foundation Instructor Training, BASI Costa Mesa 2016
Professional Dance and Pilates Teaching Experience
• Pilates Instructor at Straight Up Pilates: Fallbrook, CA September 2019 - March 2020
Responsible for leading reformer classes to meet expectations of discriminating cliente. Ability to motivate, provide individualized instruction in a group setting, and offer modifications to accommodate injuries or unique needs.
• Pilates Instructor at North County Academy of Dance: Bonsall, CA October 2015 - Present
Responsible for teaching Pilates mat classes weekly to both dancers and general population.
• Ballet Teacher at North County Academy of Dance: Bonsall, CA March 2013 - Present
Experienced ballet teacher to ages 3-advanced dancers. Responsible for teaching 1 -2 hour ballet and pointe classes. Participate in providing evaluations for pointe advancement, auditions, and choreography for yearly performances. As a long-term dancer in San Diego County, I also substitute teach in other ballet and dance studios.
• Personal Trainer at Kelpmama Pilates January 2015 - Present
Offer private ballet and Pilates sessions to clients from a wide range of abilities and ages. Responsible for guiding experienced dancers into greater range with extensions and turnout, facilitating better flexibility with aging clients, guiding disabled clients through movement therapies, supporting physical therapy protocols with injured clients, and providing rehabilitation for office workers with ‘desk syndrome’.
• Dance Teacher at YMCA: Encinitas, CA April 2007- January 2009
Taught West African Dance with live drummers. Used traditional steps and stories to ensoul this cardiovascular experience!
Dance Performance Experience:
• Performed corps de ballet roles in The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, A Midsummer Nights Dream, and Sleeping Beauty. NCAD and California Ballet
• Competed and performed Lindy hop nationwide both as a ‘Jill’, and with a choreographed group
• Taught and performed Brazilian Samba with the San Diego group Sol E Mar, at Cafe Sevilla, and the 1993 World Cup Soccer Festivities hosting Brazil.
Additional Teaching Experience:
• UCSC: online high school science course development and teaching 2016-present
• Carlsbad High School: oceanography, biology & AP environmental science teacher 2000-2006.
• Guajome Park Academy: middle school science teacher 1998-2000
• University of San Diego High School: Biology teacher 1997-1998
• Madonna High School, Chicago, IL: science teacher 1994-1997
Special Skills:
• Skillful teacher
• High level of proficiency in Beginning and Intermediate-level movement skills. Personal and teaching experience with Advanced-level movements.
• Skilled use of props and modifications
• Special focus on dance-specific, and back pain Pilates exercises
• Excel in communication and articulation of Pilates principles
• Motivate with positive energy, compassion, and highly developed interpersonal skills
• Reliable
Professional and Personal References Available Upon Request
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