RAFAEL STEYNERS
250-2 Valhalla Inn Rd
Etobicoke, Ontario M9B 6C3
(416)622-9420
rsteyners@yahoo.es

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Objective

Seeking a challenging position as a professional dancer/instructor, utilizing my education ability and experience with the opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

Excellent organizational skills, team player, theoretical and practical knowledge of fine arts and dance, personable and the ability to work under pressure.

 

 

Skills & Abilities

*Dance lessons at 5 yrs of age
* Performed in Dance Videos (Juego de Mano)
* Performed in Dance Commercials & Soap Operas
* Performed in shows for the President of Cuba & Dignitaries
* Performed in special Cuban events and at the highest well known dance companies (Danza Libre and Danza Fragmentada)

 

Experience

Dec 2006-Present Ire Omo Afro-Cuban Drum and Dance Ensemble

Toronto, Ontario

*Performing shows at various events

*Practice dance routines and choreographs

*Teach Cuban style dance lessons

 

Dec 2006-Present Mambo Dream Team

Mississauga, Ontario

*Compete in dance competitions around the world

*Rehearse with dancers for new events

 

Dec 2006-May 2007 Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Oakville, Ontario

            *Ballroom dance instructor

*Practice dance routines

 

 

Aug 2005 - Oct 2006   El Senador Hotel/ NH Krystal Hotel, Cayo Coco, Cuba
                                                * Dance show at hotel every night
                                                * Entertain clients and give them dance lessons
                                                * Practice dance routines on a daily basis
                                                * Choreograph and teach new routines to new dancers
                                                *Singer at Thursday night shows

 

Feb 2004 - Aug 2005               Tropicana Veradero, Cuba
                                                *Dance Tropicana Show every night
                                                *Practice dance routines
                                                *Practice & teach ballet to new dancers
                                                * Choreograph and teach new routines to new dancers

                                                           

Education

Sept 2001-Feb 2004                 Escuela Nacional de Artes Escenicas, Havana

                                                (The National School of Scenic Arts - Havana, Cuba)

                                                * Comprised of:

                                                * Latin dance (Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha-Cha, Mambo, Conga &
                                                Traditional Cuban Dance, etc)
                                                * International dance (Jazz, Rock 'n Roll, Tango,
                                                Flamingo, Samba & Others)

* Singing, Guitar & Acting Instruction.

* -Certificate and Diploma received.

 

Sept 2002-June 2003   National School of Ballet - Havana, Cuba
                                                * Ballet dance instruction

Sept 1998-June 2001 E.V.A-Regino E. Botis (School of the Arts-Elementary Level)

*Studied modern & contemporary technique dance

including classic technique (Ballet).