AJ Janus

Experience

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  Self Employed - AJ

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2018

  Choreographer, Dance Teacher

  CLIFFORD STUDIOS • INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LONDON • ACTON HIGH SCHOOL • PETITE PERFORMERS • CNT SNAKE DANCE • SALSA FEVER • GIANT STUDIO • FABRYKA TAŃCA • BOHEMA • STUDIO BREAK LOOSE • KULTURFABRIK • ART SQUARE • DANCETEAM INTERNATIONAL • CUBANA • WOKiS • 5 ELEMENT • AKSONA • URBAN DANCE ZONE • PAŁAC MŁODZIEŻY (YOUTH HOUSE) • AKADEMIA RUCHU BEAT STREET • 4U DANCE STUDIO • DANCETEAM UKPilates - Body Control Method (adult)Barre and Cardio classes (adult)Dance classes - Syllabus, preparation and delivery on all levels (including Master Classes)Event Management: international workshops, competitions, lecturesTeacher’s TrainingSocial Media Campaign Support (photo and video content)Representing brands on festivals and eventsFollowing up leadsStaff Recruitment Show less

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2018

  Managed projects start to finish: script, music, DJ consultant, structure, communications, schedule, choreography, costumes, performance, press, host, speaker.- Krawędź/The Edge Łódź (PL) — Grupa SKŁaD- I hear you Częstochowa, Bydgoszcz (PL) — MSN- Freedom Częstochowa, Łódź (PL), Tetovo (MK) — Project Freedom- Łaaaa... Łódź (PL) — BA theatre production at Academy of Music in Łódź- Young HeAtrists Worldwide Luxembourg Erasmus+ project including Poland, Luxembourg, Finland, Macedonia.- Vinilius Chapter 1.0, Częstochowa (PL) — UNIDADE - Poland, Germany, Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, Finland- in da house, Łódź (PL) MA theatre production at Academy on Music, lecture performance Show less

  • INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION WITH WORLD CLASS CHOREOGRAPHERS

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2018

  • Project Manager - Theatre Productions

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2018
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  Studio Break Loose

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Project Manager

  7 months stint for setting up a Dance and Fitness studio for adults, young people and children. Researching space, consultations on design, communication management, set up of the venue. Staff recruitment and training. Handover of the set-up to the trained staff.

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  Danceteam International

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2018

  Project Manager

  I spent a year working with Danceteam - the world's most inclusive dance network teaching classes in 9 countries. I was responsible for recruitment and staff training, whilst successfully expanding relationships and collaborations with new and existing partners.

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  Clifford Studios

  Mar 2018 - now

  Studio Manager

  Over 30 weekly classes take place at this high-end boutique fitness studio in SW London. As studio manager, I have been heavily involved in the day to day running of the business, which has required flexibility, patience and adaptability (particularly throughout the pandemic) as well as exceptional communication skills when managing both staff and client relationships. My role has involved: • Managing a team of teachers and front-of-house staff • Coordinating a complex roster of over 30 different classes and allocating teachers, troubleshooting absences and organising cover• Liaising with the studios’ teachers, managers + clients on a regular basis, whilst carefully and sensitively managing these vital relationships• Social media campaign support - devising, developing and creating relevant and authentic content for social media, sometimes influenced to the latest trends. • Event management - planning and implementing various workshops and social events throughout the year for both the team of staff and our large client base• Assisting with the creation of an online platform and quickly moving classes online during the pandemic. Show less

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  Kitson Hall

  Apr 2022 - now

  Project Manager

  As project manager of this busy events space in SW London, I have been involved in all aspects of the business. The project has required careful organisation, strong interpersonal skills, and innovative forward-thinking. My role has involved:• Integration of a complex online booking system which has increased weekend bookings by 200% • Client relations and introduction of service level standards to achieve client satisfaction, improved relationships and increased sales • Licensee negotiation, which has increased annual income by 40%• Budgeting and invoicing - installation a new and efficient finance and procurement system • Staging the venue in accordance with health and safety policy Show less