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TEACHER

bergenPAC Performing Arts School 

For more info contact:

Artistic Director of Dance, roberta mathes

email: rmathes@bergenpac.org

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Current Teaching Schedule

  • Thursdays - Street Jazz, Acrobatics

  • Fridays - Tap

  • Saturdays - PreBallet, Child Jazz, Child Acro, Preteen/Teen Acro

Teaching Reel

Dance - Gymnastics - Fitness

 

Teaching Certifications

  • Simonson Method Teacher Training Program 

  • Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children 

  • USA Gymnastics curriculum and Risk and Safety Management

  • Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)

  • Yoga for Trauma Training Program

  • First Aid

  • CPR

  • Sports Psychology certificate

  • Early Childhood Education certificate

  • Udemy Yoga and Pilates Teacher Training

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Teaching Philosophy and Goals:

 

My hopes when I teach are to share my love and enthusiasm for gymnastics, dance and fitness (combined with my knowledge of circus arts, sports psychology, surfing, etc) with all my students.

 

I create a fun and positive learning environment for all ages and levels of dance, gymnastics and fitness - including pre-school, special needs classes, in person and zoom privates, recreational classes and competitive teams.

 

The gym and studio are for learning, making mistakes, and most importantly, having fun. I believe in positive coaching and creating an atmosphere where we all cheer each other on and help each other when we are having trouble with a skill. I also believe in having a hard work ethic but with that comes laughing a lot! Training with my dance teachers and fellow dancers teach me so much and inspire me, but I have to say, the students I work with bring another dimension and help make me a better teacher, dancer and person.

And if I could start dance at such a late age in the game, I know that anyone can do anything they want to. If you bring your heart and soul to class, you will be amazed at how high you can soar!

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