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Program Lead and Manager
Description:
As director of this grant that supports all forms of dance and circus arts, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of this well-established grant program that has been awarding grants to artists for the past eight years. As the lead for this program, you will work directly with dance and circus artists, manage the application process ensuring a large diverse group of artists applies, select regional panelists, facilitate artist cohort groups, connect the artists with great experts, and negotiate space rentals.
If you are interested in supporting various forms of dance, are proactive, and seek to create significant impact, then this position may be suitable for you.
This is a part-time position with flexible hours. You will be working collaboratively and reporting directly to the funding partners.
For a full description of this position and how to apply please go to https://www.hireculture.org/findjob.aspx

We are looking for a nurturing, knowledgeable, dedicated and responsible dance educator to join our growing Exhale Dance Family for our 2024-2025 season. On September 15th, Exhale will be starting its ninth season of dance in Norfolk, MA.
Qualifications needed:
College degree in either dance or education; or experience that is equivalent to a college education.
Prior experience managing a full dance class, assistant teachers and parents.
Openness and willingness to learn from and train alongside the highly qualified teachers at our studio. We work as a team on and off the dance floor at Exhale and are continuously learning together!

Tuesday: 1:30-2:15 & 4:00-8:30
Friday: 1:30-2:15
Classes during these hours would include:
Preschool
Tap, jazz and ballet for ages 7-12
Adult ballet
Substitute/floater: Looking for someone that is available to substitute, assist and help with general tasks around the studio. Compensation is negotiable and based on experience and education.

We are seeking a passionate and proactive individual to assist the Theatre Manager in the day-to-day front-of-house and administrative patron services operations. This role focuses on all aspects of front-line patron interaction, house management, coordinating volunteer ushers, and working closely with the Production, Marketing, and Programming departments. Responsibilities include patron, venue, and event management, implementing any changes in performance venues due to weather, assisting in volunteer management, intern mentorship, administrative support, formulating audience engagement strategies, and working inter-departmentally in assessing patron interactions to foster ongoing improvements. Previous customer service, theater management, event management, box office, and/or arts organizational leadership experience

TITLE: Community Engagement Programs Manager

STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt

LOCATION: In-Person

REPORTS TO: Director of Community Engagement

COMPENSATION: $50,000-$60,000

Manage year-round Community Engagement Programs at Jacob’s Pillow. Plan/execute events (classes, workshops), support residencies, manage logistics, collect/analyze data, and supervise interns. Build community relationships, promote access/equity, and use movement for community building. Requires strong organizational, communication, and database skills. Experience in performing arts administration, community outreach, or related field preferred.

Please see link below for all of the hiring details!

Mini Movers Studio is seeking 1-2 reliable, professional and friendly Dance Studio Administrators for our Charlestown MA studio.

Mini Movers Studio is a dance studio dedicated to bringing quality dance and movement education to children ages 2-10. We commit to providing an inclusive, nurturing and fun environment to children of all backgrounds. Based out of Charlestown MA, we offer in studio, mobile and community dance programming. Mini Movers Studio provides quailty instruction while instilling confidence and creativity in young movers!

More information about Mini Movers Studio: https://www.minimoversstudio.com/

Hello!

This post is looking for dancers proficient in ballet technique as well as some experience in contemporary dance.

This multidisciplinary project is on its begging stages and is in need of dancers for paid research rehearsals.

The point of these rehearsals it to develop material between grounded dancers and aerialist soloists. Mixing circus performing arts and dance is the leading focus of this project.

The upcoming rehearsals are on April `15-18th and April 21, 23 and 24.

Feel free to send your resume, photos and any videos showing what you do best.

In the link attached you can see my duo website showcasing aerial dancing for reference.

Acton School of Ballet is seeking a highly experienced Classical Ballet Teacher 1 day per week to teach the upper most level of advanced students at school (ages 16-18). This posting is for 2-5 hours one day a week, flexible opportunity. Classes will include Ballet, Pointe, as well as other options available. Looking to fill this spot immediately for the 2025-2026 school year.

Description:
As director of this grant that supports all forms of dance and circus arts, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of this well-established grant program that has been awarding grants to artists for the past eight years. As the lead for this program, you will work directly with dance and circus artists, manage the application process ensuring a large diverse group of artists applies, select regional panelists, facilitate artist cohort groups, connect the artists with great experts, and negotiate space rentals. 

If you are interested in supporting various forms of dance, are proactive, and seek to create significant impact, then this position may be suitable for you. 

This is a part-time position with flexible hours. You will be working collaboratively and reporting directly to the funding partners.

Working Environment:

• All administrative management work conducted remotely with support from The Philanthropic Initiative and the Boston Foundation
• Meetings with artists and Funders include a combination of in person and via zoom/phone.

Skills Needed

Dance Knowledge:

• First and foremost – knowledge, understanding and respect for all dance and circus arts genres
• An understanding of the ways that artists in different genres work and readiness to adapt the Next Steps program to fit a wide variety of approaches
• Prefer familiarity with the Boston Dance Community 

Facilitation:

• For Artists – ability to lead a group of artists without imposing your viewpoint beyond what is needed to be most effective in creating a cohesive cohort
• For panel meetings – establish clear criteria and create an environment that encourages open sharing of perspectives 

Leadership

• Dedication to upholding the mission for Next Steps while identifying when change is the right step
• The ability to discern when to encourage artists to progress and when to allow them space to reflect
• Ease in managing a group of expert panelists 

Organization 

• Each cycle requires long-range planning for the application process, grantee selection, and leading artist cohorts.
• Panel process comprises multiple tasks including verifying eligibility, assigning reviewers, creating rubrics, organizing outcomes
• Budget – ability to build and manage full program budget
• Experience with multiple software platforms, such as SmartSimple, Submittable, Fondant, used for tracking and scoring applications
• Skills required include writing, promotion for community outreach, hiring expert advisors, and negotiating space rentals. 

 Attributes

• Love of dance in all its creation stages
• Proactive
• Curious and open to new ideas
• Warm and able to create a safe atmosphere that allows artists to share strengths and challenges
• Adaptable while feeling at ease with stating strong beliefs

How to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please email a cover letter and resume to nextstepsforbostondance@gmail.com

Job Start: Summer 2025
Salary Range:
$20 – $30,000, Commensurate with experience

About Next Steps for Boston Dance
Designed to support original, innovative, and risk-taking artistic ventures to nurture and grow the careers of choreographers, Next Steps for Boston Dance responds to the needs of dance artists and circus artists working in multiple genres to have the flexibility to push creative boundaries, work in dedicated spaces, and have mentorship and/or skill development opportunities. Since its inception in 2016 56 grants have been awarded along with additional supporting awards to past grantees. 

This program is funded through a partnership with the Aliad Fund, Movement Arts Creation Studio, and the Boston Foundation

Travels With Brindle is seeking 3-5 dancers with a background in swing/lindy/jazz dance for THE NUMBER ONE FLOOR SHOW IN HEAVEN, a live reimagining of the groundbreaking Sparks album. Rehearsals start in mid/late April for scattered performances from May through September, and will be held in the Medford/Malden area.

Dancers will be paid at least $30-50/show, with more depending on the venue, as well as a rehearsal stipend.