Riyas A
Artist
Coimbatore
Summary
Energetic and enthusiastic multifaceted artist with 11 years of experience in dance. Thrived as a choreographer and dance instructor. Showcased talents as an actor at Zee Tamil and worked as a model. Currently proud proprietor of Colab Dance Studio. Graced over 500 stages, honing skills and evolving into a versatile artist.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Dance Educator
RUH CONTINUUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Coimbatore
06.2023 - Current
- Developed and delivered engaging dance curriculum to enhance students' physical and artistic abilities.
- Instructed students in various dance styles, improving their coordination, discipline, and confidence.
- Designed age-appropriate lesson plans combining technical training with creative expression for diverse age groups.
- Introduced assessment methods to track progress in technique, performance, and artistic growth.
- Organized school-wide performances and cultural events, fostering teamwork and cultural appreciation.
- Blended traditional and modern techniques, emphasizing global perspectives in alignment with the Cambridge curriculum.
Proprietor
Colab Dance Studio
Coimbatore
04.2022 - Current
- Dance Instructor/ Choreographer of Colab Dance Studio.
- Training about 30 students currently of different age and sphere.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Introduced new techniques to accommodate and train physically challenged and students with special needs.
- Training models for Fashion Show.
- Organised dance events.
Lead Actor
ZeeTamil
Chennai
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Pursued an acting course in Theater Lab Actors Workstation and Thirai Pattarai.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in the drama.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures.
- Performed at Zee Award functions and various reality shows.
Sales Executive
Zoho Corporation
Chennai
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Analyzed past sales data and team performance to develop realistic sales goals.
- Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Dance Teacher
Trinity Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Coimbatore
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Designed, developed and implemented the dance movement program for students offering participant opportunities to develop an interest and master the art form.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Planned routines for student performance.
Dance Instructor
Raavana Dance Studio
Coimbatore
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Co-founder of Ravaana Dance Studio.
- Trained 100+ students and encouraged them to participate in various dance competitions.
- Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment and managing the studio.
- Organised dance workshops.
- Hosted 50+ dance shows to encourage upcoming dancers.
Dance Instructor (Part-Time)
Tapioo Dance Studio
Coimbatore
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Trained kids.
- Participated in college competitions.
- Performed in several dance shows.
Dance Choreographer and Private Dance Instructor
(Self Employed)
Coimbatore
- Handled more than 200 private classes.
- Choreographed several sangeet events.
- Worked as a seasonal choreographer in: Vidhya niketan CBSE school - 2017 & 2018, Vijay Vidyalaya School- 2018, PSG College of Physiotherapy - 2017, GRD arts and Science - 2015 to 2018, Sri Krishna College of engineering - 2017 & 2018, Kidzee primary School - 2017 & 2018, Liztoz Primary School - 2017 & 2018.
- Presided as a judge for 7 dance events in and around Coimbatore.
Education
MBA - Logistics and Supply Management
Bharathiyar University
Coimbatore 03.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts: Bachelor Degree - B.COM (IT)
Dr.G R Damodaran College of Arts And Science
Coimbatore 06.2011 - 05.2014
Skills
- Creativity
- Group Instructions
- Student Engagement
- Management and Organisation
- Artistic Strategy and Execution
- Choreography development
Accomplishments
- Nominee for Best Actor in Zee Kudumbam Viruthugal, 2020
- Finalist at Face of Chennai - 2018.
- Shows Topper at Fashion Flames, Bangalore - 2022
- 1st Prize Pranaya Dance Competition, 2014.
- 1st Prize Karizma Dance Competition, 2014.
- Won many dance competitions from 2013 to 2014.
Dance styles known
- Hip-hop
- Locking
- Popping
- House Dance
- Krump
- Contemporary
- Folk
- Litefeet
- Urban Choreography
- Cultural Styles
Timeline
Dance Educator
RUH CONTINUUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
06.2023 - Current
Proprietor
Colab Dance Studio
04.2022 - Current
Lead Actor
ZeeTamil
10.2019 - 11.2021
Sales Executive
Zoho Corporation
11.2018 - 08.2020
Dance Teacher
Trinity Matriculation Higher Secondary School
08.2017 - 03.2018
MBA - Logistics and Supply Management
Bharathiyar University
03.2016 - 05.2017
Dance Instructor
Raavana Dance Studio
02.2015 - 12.2017
Dance Instructor (Part-Time)
Tapioo Dance Studio
01.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts: Bachelor Degree - B.COM (IT)
Dr.G R Damodaran College of Arts And Science
06.2011 - 05.2014
Dance Choreographer and Private Dance Instructor
(Self Employed)
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