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Hitesh Amarnani

Dance Teacher, Creative Director of WDC HK
Hong Kong
Hitesh Amarnani

Summary

World Dance Company, Hong Kong a dance school run by Mr. Hitesh Amarnani started in 2017 and now has classes in 5 locations across Hong Kong with a strength of 100 + students from 2.5 years old and above. Locations such as Central, Hung Hom, Lam Tin, Cyberport, Tung Chung.

Hitesh Amarnani, a professionally trained and certified Instructor in 18+ dance forms has hands on experience of 20 years in spreading the dance education in India, Bangkok, Shenzhen and now Hong Kong.

Having started as a background dancer in Bollywood for many years, Hitesh always had the passion to lead rather than follow. He got the experience and got himself trained in the art of teaching.

Having trained and worked under the best dance gurus from India and across the globe such has Shiamak Davar, Ashley Lobo, Stomp London etc.

With the regular classes, WDC also choreographs for Corporate events, School shows, Anniversary, B'day parties and Weddings. WDC has been associated with a number of Local and International Schools across Hong Kong and Macau.

With a lot of patience, dedication, passion and love towards his work and students, Hitesh always believes “ Everyone has the talent of dance in him / her, you just need to understand your style and most importantly “BE YOU and ENJOY”

BOLLYFIT: A thematic 60 minute dance fitness workout that alternates between higher and lower intensity dance sequences to get you moving, sweating whilst keeping you energized all the time.

“BollyFit” a dance fitness course, introduced by us has been beneficial to many in terms of calorie burn, stamina increase and improvement in movement coordination. Inspired by Bounce Dance Fit Program (UK), Bollyfit is a fantastic fusion of Dance and fitness.

Overview

27
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

World Dance Company Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Director
2017.03 - Current (7 years & 6 months)

Job overview

  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Teaching Clean and Specialized dance routines with theoretical aspects of dance.
  • Conducting a safe warm-up routine prior to the dance class starting.
  • Pushing discipline and technique in lessons.
  • Encouraging cooperation and team-work between students.
  • Showing students how to minimize the risk of injuring themselves.

Brian's Academy Of Dance, Hong Kong

Senior Dance Instructor
2011.08 - 2016.12 (5 years & 4 months)

Job overview

  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Brian's Academy Of Dance, India, Mumbai

Lead Dance Teacher
2006.06 - 2011.07 (5 years & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Handle Dance courses in schools
  • Conduct choreography for musicals for international and local schools
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.

Freelancer, Mumbai

Choreographer
2005.01 - 2007.05 (2 years & 4 months)

Job overview

  • Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
  • Managed exercise, conditioning and flexibility improvement programs.
  • Discovered and utilized talents of team.
  • Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.
  • Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers.
  • Helped students work on facial expressions to match dance moves.
  • Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture.

Shiamak Davar Institute for Performing Arts, Mumbai

Assistant Dance Teacher
2004.02 - 2005.10 (1 year & 8 months)

Job overview

  • Explained and demonstrated techniques and methods of regulating movements of body to musical or rhythmic accompaniment, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries.
  • Rectified potential hazards such as untied shoelaces or poor spacing to prevent student injury.
  • Used age-appropriate vocabulary and music to teach class, keeping positive, enthusiastic attitude.
  • Choreographed a few dance numbers for school's year-end recital.

Freelancer, Mumbai

Dance Choreographer
2001.03 - 2003.12 (2 years & 9 months)

Job overview

  • Encouraged diverse and unique dance students at every skill level through positive reinforcement and good sportsmanship.
  • Created variety of original dance routines for different classes according to skill level and performance plans.
  • Traveled between different locations to provide dance camp instruction and supervise competitions.
  • Worked to create strong professional relationships with family members and gym members to promote comfortable and safe environment.

Freelancer, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Professional Dancer
1996.05 - 2000.01 (3 years & 8 months)

Job overview

  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
  • Coordinated with choreographers to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision.
  • Taught dance classes to children and adults of different skill levels.
  • Participated in numerous dance competitions and shows to demonstrate technique and artistry.

Education

Kalina University Mumbai

Bachelor of Management Studies from Finance
2003.06 - 2006.03 (2 years & 9 months)

University Overview

R.D National College Mumbai

High School Diploma
2000.06 - 2002.03 (1 year & 9 months)

University Overview

Skills

Able to control large number of pupils

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Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Have choreographed various school Musicals in Mumbai (India) and a few ESF and Local Govt schools in Hong Kong. Musicals such as My Fair Lady, Sound of Music, Annie, Mary Poppins, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory etc.


Qualified and trained in 20 different dance forms such as Kids Hip hop, Adults Hip Hop, Krumping, Locking, Specialized Stomping, Jazz, Afro Jazz, Street Jazz, Jazz Funk, Prop Dance, Contemporary, Modern Jazz Hip hop combo, Ballroom and Latin American Dances such as Foxtrot, Waltz, Jive, Salsa, Bachata, Specialized in Bollywood dance form, Indian and International Folk Dances, Semi Classical Dances

Timeline

Director
World Dance Company Hong Kong
2017.03 - Current (7 years & 6 months)
Senior Dance Instructor
Brian's Academy Of Dance
2011.08 - 2016.12 (5 years & 4 months)
Lead Dance Teacher
Brian's Academy Of Dance, India
2006.06 - 2011.07 (5 years & 1 month)
Choreographer
Freelancer
2005.01 - 2007.05 (2 years & 4 months)
Assistant Dance Teacher
Shiamak Davar Institute for Performing Arts
2004.02 - 2005.10 (1 year & 8 months)
Kalina University
Bachelor of Management Studies from Finance
2003.06 - 2006.03 (2 years & 9 months)
Dance Choreographer
Freelancer
2001.03 - 2003.12 (2 years & 9 months)
R.D National College
High School Diploma
2000.06 - 2002.03 (1 year & 9 months)
Professional Dancer
Freelancer
1996.05 - 2000.01 (3 years & 8 months)
Hitesh AmarnaniDance Teacher, Creative Director of WDC HK