Abby Hoffmann

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About Abby Hoffmann

Dance Education Specialist with recent experience in curriculum development, leading, motivating and management. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Author of ground-breaking PhD - currently re-working to monograph • Founder and creator of Embodied Dancer a dance-specific yoga teacher training diploma SKILLS • Creative, innovative strategic thinker with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and positive approach to work • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to mentor, build teams and motivate members Writer, editor and digital marketing specialist • Proven research and development of dance curricula • Demonstrated success in developing and launching teacher training courses aimed at both dancers and yoga teachers • Social media management of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Hootsuite • Proficient in a wide range of systems including; video editing and desktop publishing: Quark Express, InDesign, Photoshop and Macintosh Pages. Microsoft Office including Excel PowerPoint & Word • Digital marketing skills including: A/B testing. Facebook advertising and SEO keyword research/auditing. Writing landing pages and blog articles • Advanced use of VLE software: Blackboard, NILE and Moodle. Experienced in designing and delivering online courses Profile I am an experienced and passionate educator working mainly in the field of dance and the creative arts for over 25 years. I am also skilled in designing and writing courses from BA/MA modules to professional development training for yoga and other movement professionals. I have worked in the EU for the University of Malta and acted as Erasmus contact there. I am registered with the EU Commission as an Arts Expert and have worked as an evaluator for the Creative Europe funding stream since 2017. In 2019 I was promoted to Quality Controller managing and supervising the work of other Experts. I helped to write and develop a new MA in Performing Arts Enterprise and Entrepreneurship which will be delivered in Norwich by The Garage/Norwich University of the Arts in 2020 I am available for short term consultancy, course development or external panel activities. I'm the current External Examiner for Suffolk Campus University on the Creative Arts and Health FDA