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Yannis Hatzigiannopoulos

Yannis Hatzigiannopoulos

Group Fitness Instructor- Dance Teacher - Choreographer
Athens

Summary

Background includes dance performance, recital planning, performance management and classroom instruction. Passionate about instilling a love of dance in children, as well as techniques and strength for long-term benefits.

Dedicated Dance Instructor eager to work with students of all skill levels. Successful at helping individuals, groups and couples excel.

Skilled leader of dance classes with success planning choreography and coaching individual students. Knowledgeable about posture, strength coaching and flexibility needs. Works well with very young students and students new to dance.

Passionate Teacher experience in helping adult learners and minor students develop advanced abilities. Imparts deep love of subject area through well-planned lessons and hands-on activities. Consistently earns top marks from students for fun, engaging and in-depth classes.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Effective Fitness Instructor aiming to leverage 12 years of experience in group fitness coordination. Highly skilled in building client rapport and offering a motivating source of accountability and knowledge. Eager to contribute to mission through and unfailing work ethic and passion for fitness.

Innovative Group Fitness Instructor bringing demonstrated success in evaluating client goals and offering targeted advice to promote success and motivation. Offering expertise in fitness program management and coordination demonstrated across 12 years of experience in related roles.

Dedicated Group Fitness Instructor eager to contribute value to a client-focused team. Motivated and proactive with demonstrated success in promoting client progress and accountability. Frequently commended to address individual client needs while maintaining a fast-paced and structured group instruction experience.

Group fitness instructor with dance and gymnastics background. Enjoys inspiring and encouraging others to support fitness goals.

Enthusiastic Fitness Instructor skilled in guiding clients through structured fitness programs and promoting accountability through small group classes. Passionate about health and wellness and driven to help clients cultivate sustainable habits for lifetime wellness.

Motivated Fitness Instructor accomplished in helping clients at all fitness levels get into shape and achieve goals. Strongly believes health is conscious lifestyle choice necessary for longevity and happiness.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Group Fitness Instructor

Fitness Studio Efi Koudouni
Kalamata
09.2012 - 07.2014
  • Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
  • Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
  • Developed and organized group fitness health program for gym of Number members.
  • Created structured and innovative fitness programs to be executed in small to large group atmospheres.
  • Encouraged sustainable habits for health, fitness and well-being.
  • Recruited club members for group classes and challenge groups.
  • Provided guidance and inspiration to class members and recommended additional fitness resources.
  • Offered inspiration and guidance to all club members and group event patrons.
  • Managed group fitness classes of up to Number members.
  • Monitored client progress in group settings by assessing technique and form.
  • Utilized fitness expertise and creativity to develop Name of class class.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.

Choreographer

Mi Alegria Dance Club
Kalamata
09.2014 - 06.2018
  • Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
  • Managed exercise, conditioning and flexibility improvement programs.
  • Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture.
  • Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers.
  • Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
  • Helped students work on facial expressions to match dance moves.
  • Discovered and utilized talents of team.
  • Led Number student in differing age groups in learning various dance movements, steps and disciplines.
  • Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.
  • Developed choreography for up to Number dancers for Type performances.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Group Fitness Instructor

Mi Alegria Dance Club
Kalamata
09.2014 - 06.2018
  • Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
  • Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
  • Developed and organized group fitness health program for gym of Number members.
  • Created structured and innovative fitness programs to be executed in small to large group atmospheres.
  • Encouraged sustainable habits for health, fitness and well-being.
  • Recruited club members for group classes and challenge groups.
  • Provided guidance and inspiration to class members and recommended additional fitness resources.
  • Offered inspiration and guidance to all club members and group event patrons.
  • Managed group fitness classes of up to Number members.
  • Monitored client progress in group settings by assessing technique and form.
  • Utilized fitness expertise and creativity to develop Name of class class.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.

Dance Teacher

Mi Alegria Dance Club
Kalamata
09.2014 - 06.2018
  • Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
  • Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
  • Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
  • Communicated with students and parents in person, via email and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
  • Choreographed Number dance numbers for school's year-end recital.
  • Taught Type and Type dance classes for Type students.
  • Coached individual students on by-appointment basis with personalized dance teaching and support.
  • Performed at different types of events as professional dancer.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
  • Taught groups of couples waltz, tango and rumba.
  • Organized special open houses to gain new clients.
  • Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Developed and executed marketing plans to increase studio business.
  • Managed supply inventory and maintained facility equipment in good working order.
  • Planned routines for recitals and performances.
  • Prepared classrooms for new student groups.
  • Maintained thorough documentation for all classes, payments and appointments.
  • Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.

Group Fitness Instructor

Fitness Land Gym
Kalamata
09.2013 - 07.2014
  • Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
  • Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
  • Developed and organized group fitness health program for gym of Number members.
  • Created structured and innovative fitness programs to be executed in small to large group atmospheres.
  • Encouraged sustainable habits for health, fitness and well-being.
  • Recruited club members for group classes and challenge groups.
  • Provided guidance and inspiration to class members and recommended additional fitness resources.
  • Offered inspiration and guidance to all club members and group event patrons.
  • Managed group fitness classes of up to Number members.
  • Monitored client progress in group settings by assessing technique and form.
  • Utilized fitness expertise and creativity to develop Name of class class.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.

Dance Teacher

Maria Lada Dance Studio
Kalamata
09.2007 - 07.2014
  • Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
  • Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
  • Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
  • Communicated with students and parents in person, via email and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
  • Choreographed Number dance numbers for school's year-end recital.
  • Taught Type and Type dance classes for Type students.
  • Coached individual students on by-appointment basis with personalized dance teaching and support.
  • Performed at different types of events as professional dancer.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
  • Taught groups of couples waltz, tango and rumba.
  • Organized special open houses to gain new clients.
  • Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Developed and executed marketing plans to increase studio business.
  • Managed supply inventory and maintained facility equipment in good working order.
  • Planned routines for recitals and performances.
  • Prepared classrooms for new student groups.
  • Maintained thorough documentation for all classes, payments and appointments.
  • Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.

Dance Teacher

Maria Politi Dance Studio
Pirgos
09.2006 - 07.2007
  • Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
  • Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
  • Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
  • Communicated with students and parents in person, via email and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
  • Choreographed Number dance numbers for school's year-end recital.
  • Taught Type and Type dance classes for Type students.
  • Coached individual students on by-appointment basis with personalized dance teaching and support.
  • Performed at different types of events as professional dancer.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
  • Taught groups of couples waltz, tango and rumba.
  • Organized special open houses to gain new clients.
  • Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Developed and executed marketing plans to increase studio business.
  • Managed supply inventory and maintained facility equipment in good working order.
  • Planned routines for recitals and performances.
  • Prepared classrooms for new student groups.
  • Maintained thorough documentation for all classes, payments and appointments.
  • Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.

Group Fitness Instructor

IBody Pilates Studio
Kalamata
09.2012 - 06.2014
  • Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
  • Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
  • Developed and organized group fitness health program for gym of Number members.
  • Created structured and innovative fitness programs to be executed in small to large group atmospheres.
  • Encouraged sustainable habits for health, fitness and well-being.
  • Recruited club members for group classes and challenge groups.
  • Provided guidance and inspiration to class members and recommended additional fitness resources.
  • Offered inspiration and guidance to all club members and group event patrons.
  • Managed group fitness classes of up to Number members.
  • Monitored client progress in group settings by assessing technique and form.
  • Utilized fitness expertise and creativity to develop Name of class class.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.

Ballroom Dance Teacher

Gene Kelly
Kalamata
09.2005 - 06.2007
  • Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
  • Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
  • Maintained thorough documentation for all classes, payments and appointments.
  • Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
  • Planned routines for recitals and performances.
  • Choreographed Number dance numbers for school's year-end recital.
  • Prepared classrooms for new student groups.
  • Taught groups of couples waltz, tango and rumba.
  • Taught Type and Type dance classes for Type students.
  • Performed at different types of events as professional dancer.
  • Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.

Ballroom Dance Teacher

Gene Kelly
Athens
09.2000 - 06.2005


  • Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
  • Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
  • Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.
  • Maintained thorough documentation for all classes, payments and appointments.
  • Communicated with students and parents in person, via email and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Planned routines for recitals and performances.
  • Prepared classrooms for new student groups.
  • Performed at different types of events as professional dancer.

Group Fitness Instructor

Fit&Beat Fitness And Dance School
Karpathos
09.2018 - 06.2021
  • Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
  • Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
  • Developed and organized group fitness health program for gym of Number members.
  • Created structured and innovative fitness programs to be executed in small to large group atmospheres.
  • Encouraged sustainable habits for health, fitness and well-being.
  • Recruited club members for group classes and challenge groups.
  • Provided guidance and inspiration to class members and recommended additional fitness resources.
  • Offered inspiration and guidance to all club members and group event patrons.
  • Managed group fitness classes of up to Number members.
  • Monitored client progress in group settings by assessing technique and form.
  • Utilized fitness expertise and creativity to develop Name of class class.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.

Dance Teacher

Gene Kelly
Athens
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
  • Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
  • Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
  • Communicated with students and parents in person, via email and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
  • Choreographed Number dance numbers for school's year-end recital.
  • Taught Type and Type dance classes for Type students.
  • Coached individual students on by-appointment basis with personalized dance teaching and support.
  • Performed at different types of events as professional dancer.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
  • Taught groups of couples waltz, tango and rumba.
  • Organized special open houses to gain new clients.
  • Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Developed and executed marketing plans to increase studio business.
  • Managed supply inventory and maintained facility equipment in good working order.
  • Planned routines for recitals and performances.
  • Prepared classrooms for new student groups.
  • Maintained thorough documentation for all classes, payments and appointments.
  • Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.

Education

Pound Instructor -

Pound Rockout Workout
Graz,Austria
03.2020 - 03.2020

Smovey Fit N Dance Instructor -

Smovey FitnDance
Vienna, Austria
01.2017 - 01.2017

Piloxing Instructor -

Piloxing
Frankfurt
11.2017 - 11.2017

Zumba Fitness Instructor -

Zumba Fitness
Athens
03.2012 - 03.2017

Instructor Certification Balletoning -

Nissim Zoares School
Ioannina
03.2013 - 03.2013

Dance

Gene Kelly
Ano Patisia, Athens, Greece
07.2000 - 06.2002

Insructor Certification Stretch Your Limits -

Nissim Zoares School
Athens
11.2016 - 11.2016

Skills

Class coordination

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Additional Information

Presenter to international fitness conventions for "Stretch Your Limits " and "Balletoning" programs, in Slovenia and Austria.

Interests

Singer

Guitar player (beginner)

Timeline

Dance Teacher

Gene Kelly
09.2021 - 01.2023

Pound Instructor -

Pound Rockout Workout
03.2020 - 03.2020

Group Fitness Instructor

Fit&Beat Fitness And Dance School
09.2018 - 06.2021

Piloxing Instructor -

Piloxing
11.2017 - 11.2017

Smovey Fit N Dance Instructor -

Smovey FitnDance
01.2017 - 01.2017

Insructor Certification Stretch Your Limits -

Nissim Zoares School
11.2016 - 11.2016

Choreographer

Mi Alegria Dance Club
09.2014 - 06.2018

Group Fitness Instructor

Mi Alegria Dance Club
09.2014 - 06.2018

Dance Teacher

Mi Alegria Dance Club
09.2014 - 06.2018

Group Fitness Instructor

Fitness Land Gym
09.2013 - 07.2014

Instructor Certification Balletoning -

Nissim Zoares School
03.2013 - 03.2013

Group Fitness Instructor

Fitness Studio Efi Koudouni
09.2012 - 07.2014

Group Fitness Instructor

IBody Pilates Studio
09.2012 - 06.2014

Zumba Fitness Instructor -

Zumba Fitness
03.2012 - 03.2017

Dance Teacher

Maria Lada Dance Studio
09.2007 - 07.2014

Dance Teacher

Maria Politi Dance Studio
09.2006 - 07.2007

Ballroom Dance Teacher

Gene Kelly
09.2005 - 06.2007

Ballroom Dance Teacher

Gene Kelly
09.2000 - 06.2005

Dance

Gene Kelly
07.2000 - 06.2002
Yannis Hatzigiannopoulos Group Fitness Instructor- Dance Teacher - Choreographer