Sabrina Jaafar Melton
Sabrinajaafar@gmail.com U.S. Citizen 954-330-7358
Education
Alvin Ailey/ Fordham University BFA graduate in Dance
- Graduated Cum Laude with a special achievment award in dance): NYC
Techniques and Styles studied - Ballet, Point, Martha Graham, Lester Horton,
Release, Jazz, African, Improvisation, Choreography, and Hip Hop.
- Completion of "Leap 'n Learn" teacher training.
Program Director - Denise Jefferson Co-Director - Ana Marie Forsythe
Arnhold Graduate Dance Education Program (Heather Watts Scholar): NYC
Program Director – Kathleen Isaac
Teaching Experience
Fort Hamilton High School's partnership with the Joffrey Ballet School : Brooklyn, NYC
Full time DOE employee 2013-present; Program director and developer. Teacher of reccord (Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Improvisation ,Choreography, and Cultural dance )
The Joffery Ballet School : NYC
2009-Current; Teacher of Ballet, Modern, and Creative Movement. Joffrey Miami and NYC Summer Intensive
The Julliard School : NYC
2007-2009; Senior class Horton technique demonstrator and substitute instructor
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: NYC
2007- 2009; First steps creative movement
Amsterdam Elementary School : Hillsborough NJ
2012-2013; Teaching Artist-Creative movement and The Art of Chinese Dance
Elementary School 26 : Elizabeth NJ
2012- 2013; Teaching Artist- The Art of Chinese Dance and African Dance
Hellenic Classical Charter School : Brooklyn NY
2011-2012 Teaching Artist -Enrichment movement classes based on cultural and historical topics
The Friends Seminary School : NYC
2009-2010; Ballet basics and Creative movement classes
Dillard Center for the Performing Arts High School: FL
2004-2008 Guest Master Teacher in Modern
Art in Motion Dance Academy: NJ
2007-Current ; Teacher of Ballet, Modern, Improvisation, Jazz, Hip Hop , Total Body Fitness and Creative Movement.
Fort Lauderdale Christian School: FL
2002-2004 Director and creator of after school dance program teaching Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop and Jazz .
Ballet Elite: FL
Summer 2002 – Summer 2006 Director and dance Instructor of summer intensive program. Teacher of Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop and Jazz. Student mentoring.
Professional Performance Experience
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Adittional Certifications
Pilates Mat Certified: NYC
Karma Kids /Teen Yoga Certified: NYC
References
The Joffery Ballet School Director
Joe Matos: 954-801-6209
Assistand Principal of the Arts: Fort Hamilton High School
Tom Oberle: 917-747-3451
Arnhold Graduate Dance Education Director: Hunter College
Kathleen Isaac: 212-396