I am constantly, contracted out to instruct African Dance workshops and I'm also in the process of producing, organizing & coordinating Las Vegas' 1st African Dance & Music Conference.
- 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