I am Deborah (Debbi) Sharon Le Roux, an experienced dance teacher and choreographer with a strong background in modern theatre dance and creative movement. Over the years, I have founded dance companies, taught arts and culture, and actively participated in international educational projects. With a passion for dance and education, I enjoy fostering creativity and cultural exchange among my students. Beyond teaching, I love reading, attending live theatre and dance productions, writing, crafting, and spending quality time with my grandchildren. I have been dedicated to the arts and education sectors for many decades, leveraging my diverse skills and lifelong commitment to inspiring others through dance and creative expression.…

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I am Deborah (Debbi) Sharon Le Roux, an experienced dance teacher and choreographer with a strong background in modern theatre dance and creative movement. Over the years, I have founded dance companies, taught arts and culture, and actively participated in international educational projects. With a passion for dance and education, I enjoy fostering creativity and cultural exchange among my students. Beyond teaching, I love reading, attending live theatre and dance productions, writing, crafting, and spending quality time with my grandchildren. I have been dedicated to the arts and education sectors for many decades, leveraging my diverse skills and lifelong commitment to inspiring others through dance and creative expression.…

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I am Deborah (Debbi) Sharon Le Roux, an experienced dance teacher and choreographer with a strong background in modern theatre dance and creative movement. Over the years, I have founded dance companies, taught arts and culture, and actively participated in international educational projects. With a passion for dance and education, I enjoy fostering creativity and cultural exchange among my students.

Beyond teaching, I love reading, attending live theatre and dance productions, writing, crafting, and spending quality time with my grandchildren. I have been dedicated to the arts and education sectors for many decades, leveraging my diverse skills and lifelong commitment to inspiring others through dance and creative expression.

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Skills

Experience Level

Copywriting
Intermediate
Voiceover
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent
Swedish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder / Dance Teacher – Modern dance and creative movement at Dance with Debbi (South Africa)
December 31, 2015 - September 1, 2025
Founded and taught modern dance and creative movement from 1983 to 2015, training many students and promoting artistic expression through dance.
Dance Teacher, ARTS & CULTURE and LIVSKUNSKAP Teacher at Howick High School (South Africa)
December 31, 2015 - September 1, 2025
Founded the Howick High Dance Company in 2001. Taught Arts & Culture and Life Skills (Livskunskap) to students from years 8 to 12. Also wrote newspaper articles for 'Art Matters' in the Meander Chronicle publication (2004–2009) and accompanied Year 12 students on cultural exchange trips to London and Sweden in 2009.
ART & TEXTILE Teacher at Internationella Engelska Skolan Hässleholm (Sweden)
December 31, 2017 - September 1, 2025
Set up and taught in the newly established Art & Textile departments.
Junior Club Coordinator; Assistant Teacher; Dance & Drama Teacher at Internationella Engelska Skolan Helsingborg (Sweden)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Responsible for coordinating the Junior Club, assisting teaching duties, and instructing Dance and Drama classes.
Craft & Home Economics Teacher at Internationella Engelska Skolan Helsingborg (Sweden)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Taught craft and home economics subjects. Accompanied students on multiple Erasmus Project trips across Europe in 2023 and 2024 as part of the Erasmus+ EU programme for education, training, youth, and sport.

Education

Associate for Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance at Imperial Society of Teachers of dance
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Aerobics Instructors Course at Pietermaritzburg Technical College
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1988
Certificate of Basic Principles of Public Relations at Varsity College School of Business
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Associate - Qualified Teacher of Modern Theatre Dance at Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing – London, England
January 1, 2006 - September 1, 2025

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher of Modern Theatre Dance - Associate
January 1, 2006 - September 1, 2025
Certified to instruct and perform CPR
January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality
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