About
- techinique & conditioning
- improv
- street jazz
- contemporary
- commercial hip hop
What makes me different is that I have the innate ability to see what a student needs and help them produce results and find personal growth, through building confidence. My brand: moveDIPR offers dance + "more than dancING" . . . professional development.
I hold 16 years of experience in Dance Education/Choreography; I've shared my teaching/choreography at 11 prestigious facilities, while residing in 4 cities: Chicago, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, & New York.
More about me can be found here: http://linktr.ee/dionnajp
Meeting new people and being in open dance space. :)
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I want the student to take my class first, so I can access their skill level and technique or the student can send a video of themselves.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
EDUCATION
• Digital Media Initiative | Sept 2019 | Gibney Dance Center
• Ba In Dance | May 2004 | Point Park University
• Dance Major |1999-2001 | Barat College at DePaul University
HONORS: 4.0 GPA, Academic/Dance Scholarship, Dean’s List, Honors Program
Graduate, Magna Cum Laude, National Honors Society, National French Honors Society
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Private Lessons can include one of these elements:
- personal growth/interest in a particular style
- feedback on self-choreographed work
- set goal/event
- techinique/conditioning only
- learning choreography only
How did you get started teaching?
I went to college for dance, made connections and started working in the education dept at a top studio in Chicago.
What types of students have you worked with?
- kids, teens, pre-professionals, professionals, adults
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
A session with me will be life-changing and worth every penny!
However, must be ready for honest feedback and being pushed beyond comfort.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are my goals? Why do I want private lessons?