- A BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILE –

Antoinette M. Stanton

A native of Chicago, Ms. Antoinette M. Stanton has distinguished herself in her community as a woman of integrity, poise, grace and sheer determination—not to mention being someone who exudes a genuine passion for excellence in virtually everything that she does. Well known as an accomplished dancer and group fitness instructor, but also as successful local organizer, a leader, a teacher and most importantly, a wonderful mother.

A featured performer with the internationally-acclaimed MUNTU Dance Theatre of Chicago--a dance troupe specializing in West African Dance--over the past decade she has graced countless stages at ethnic and neighborhood festivals, special events and dance concerts with among the most skilled and prestigious troupes.

Beginning her career as dance and theater performing arts major at Columbia College, before becoming a lead dancer for The Blackburn Dance Troupe, chaired and instructed by the renowned Darlene Blackburn. Senior company member with Sundance M.P.A.C., and principal dancer with Lester Goodman (co-founder, The Joseph Holmes Dancer Theatre now Deeply Rooted) Dancers. Antoinette has studied African and Caribbean dance primarily, but also jazz, ballet, modern and tap & Latin, with the respected Bryant Ballet, Hubbard St. Dance Company, Joel Hall Dancers, The Chicago Dance Medium, Cultural Expressions, The Alice Art Center (Oakland), Shore ‘Nuff Dance Studio of Chicago and The West Las Vegas Arts Center.

Professionally trained and fully accredited, Ms. Stanton is certified in Sports and Safety Training with the American Red Cross and Adult, Child/Infant CPR with MEDIC First Aid. A member of the African American Association of Fitness Professionals [AAAFP]. Certified as a Group Fitness Instructor & Nutrition for Fitness Trainer through the National Exercise Training Association –NETA-(formerly NDEITA) as well as being Certified through Step Reebok to teach Step Aerobics. Ms. Stanton also possesses the Y.M.C.A. of the U.S.A. Training Certification on the Principles of Health and Fitness along with the Y.M.C.A’s Personal Trainer Certification.

She has taught and consulted on varying styles of dance, fitness and weight-loss for organizations including University of Nevada/Reno-Cooperative Extension “Healthy Hearts Project”, City of Las Vegas, Bally’s Total Fitness, The Chicago Park District, The Y.M.C.A. of Metropolitan Chicago, Body Beautiful Women’s Fitness Center, Mt. Diablo Y.M.C.A. Solo Aerobic Fitness Center, Jenny Craig Weight-Loss Centres, Beverly Art Center of Chicago, Abraham Lincoln Center, The Better Boys Foundation, The Body Workout, Braveheart Bootcamp, The F.I.T…Fits Me! Resuscitation Program and as a cheerleader/dance coach for Perspectives Charter High School in Chicago.

Currently, Antoinette works for the Clark County Cambridge Recreational Center as the “Active Seniors Program Assistant.” For the Y.M.C.A of Southern Nevada she instructs Step Aerobics, Aqua Aerobics, Senior Chair Aerobics & Personal Training. A principle dancer, assistant choreographer and costume designer for OLABISI West African Dance Troupe, she teaches African Dance at the West Las Vegas Arts Center as well as teaching both African Dance and Seniorcise for the City of North Las Vegas/Neighborhood Recreation Center. A vegetarian & avid cook, Ms Stanton teaches “Food For Health & Soul” a community based nutrition education program offered through the University of Nevada-Reno/Cooperative Extension’s “Healthy Hearts” project.

ANTOINETTE M. STANTON

4655 Gold Dust #203

Las Vegas, NV 89120

702) 454-6741 Hm

702) 435-6741 Fax

TheFIT02@Boogalafini.com

OBJECTIVE

A talented, certified and professional, dancer; group fitness instructor and personal trainer with over 10 years experience. Seeking employment with an organization where I can utilize, share and expand upon my broad knowledge and expertise in instructing and/or performing dance and group fitness as well as designing and coaching individual personal training programs.

EXPERIENCE

03/05 – Present

Clark County/Cambridge Recreation Center Las Vegas, NV Active Seniors Program Assistant

09/04 – Present City of North Las Vegas/Parks & Recreation African Dance and Strength Training Instructor N. Las Vegas, NV

07/04 – Present YMCA of Southern Nevada/Heinrich Group Fitness Instructor - Step, Aqua and Chair Aerobics Las Vegas, NV

06/04 – 09/04 University of Nevada/Reno – Cooperative Extension “Healthy Hearts Project” Community Based Physical Activity Instructor Las Vegas, NV

06/04 – 08/04 City of Las Vegas/Department of Leisure Services - Aquatics Life Guard/WSI (Water Safety Instructor) Las Vegas, NV

08/99 – 12/03 MUNTU Dance Theatre of Chicago Dancer & Dancer Instructor Chicago, IL

06/03 – 12/03 Braveheart Bootcamp Assistant Program Coordinator & Bootcamp Fitness Instructor Chicago, IL

12/01 – 12/03 The F.I.T…Fits Me! Resuscitation Program Program Coordinator & Fitness/Dance Instructor Chicago, IL

11/01 – 03/02 Perspectives Charter School Cheerleader Coach Chicago, IL

09/01 – 06/02 Chicago Park District/Ace Program – Tuley Park Children’s Dance Instructor Chicago, IL

11/99 – 12/02 The Body Workout Fitness Trainer/Instructor Chicago, IL

12/98 – 07/99 Abraham Lincoln Center Young Adult Dance Instructor Chicago, IL

01/99 – 04/99 Solo Aerobic Fitness Center Adult Dance Instructor/Group Fitness Instructor Chicago, IL

01/97 - 11/98 YMCA of the USA/Mt. Diablo Branch Step Aerobics & Strength Training Instructor Pleasant Hill, CA

12/96 – 11/98 Body Beautiful Women’s Fitness Center Group Fitness Instructor Walnut Creek, CA

05/95 – 10/96 The Better Boys Foundation Adult Group Fitness Program Coordinator & Instructor Chicago, IL

01/95 – 10/96 Beverly Art Center Adult Group Dance Instructor Chicago, IL

08/94 – 12/95 YMCA of the USA/South Side YMCA Step Aerobics Instructor Chicago, IL

12/92 – 08/94 Bally’s Total Fitness/ Marina & River City Floor Supervisor/Group Fitness Instructor Chicago, IL

09/91 – 11/93 Chicago Park District/Hamilton Park – “Dancin’ in the Parks” Artist-in-Residence: Dance Instructor Chicago, IL

12/88 – 10/91 Jenny Craig Weight Loss Centre Weight Loss Counselor/Lifestyle Maintenance Instructor Chicago, IL

EDUCATION

1991 – 1992 Columbia College of Chicago Dance & Theatre Performing Arts Major

1983 – 1984 Catherine College Secretarial Diploma

DANCE TRAINING

& EXPERIENCE 1999 – 2003 MUNTU Dance Theatre of Chicago

Apprentice Company Member 1994 – 1999

Sundance Productions M.P.A.C.

Sr. Company Member

1994 – 1996 Lester Goodman Dancers Principle Dancer

1991 – 1994

The Darlene Blackburn Dance Troupe

Lead Dancer

PROFESSIONAL

MEMBERSHIPS

September 2004 YMCA of Southern Nevada/Heinrich

Personal Trainer Certification

April 2004

Valley View Recreation Center/MEDIC First Aid Training Program Adult, Child and Infant CPR Certification

March 2003

National Dance/Exercise Instructor Training Assn. (NDEITA)

Group Exercise Instructor Certification

Nutrition for Fitness Certification

March 2003

American Red Cross

Sports & Safety Training Certification

December 2001

National Federation State High Schools Association (NFHS)

August 2001

African-American Association of Fitness Professionals (AAAFP)

February 1997

YMCA of the USA – Oakland, CA

Principles of Health & Fitness Certification November 1993

Bally’s Total Fitness – Chicago, IL

Step Reebok Instructor Training Certification

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request

Antoinette M. Stanton

4655 Gold Dust #203

Las Vegas, NV 89120

702-454-6741 Hm

702-376-3932 Cell

TheFIT02@Boogalafini.com