Jobs

Sleep ’til noon and dance ’til midnight in an exciting career as a ballroom & Latin dance instructor with one of the leaders in the ballroom dance instruction industry — Fred Astaire Dance Studios! Specific ballroom & Latin dance / teaching experience is not required as we train new hires in all skills necessary to be successful in the role of instructor. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for dance that you love to share with others, please apply!

Please note that this is a full-time career opportunity with health and vacation benefits. Our hours are 12:30 to 9 p.m. M-F and we do not hire part-time instructors.

The Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Massachusetts seeks a part-time dance instructor beginning in the 2016-2017 school year. Candidates must have significant and successful experience working with a wide range of ages and skill levels across disciplines including ballet, jazz and tap, and with choreography.

The position includes teaching up to dance fourteen dance classes per week across grades 5-12, plus choreography and other preparation for events, including dance concerts and showings.

MetroWest Ballet is looking for a Latin and Salsa Dance instructors to hold beginner to intermediate adult classes and co-host socials on a regular basis at their studio location in Hudson, Massachusetts.

The schedule is flexible. Please contact Jessica at 508 320 3032 or email jwilson@metrowestballet.com to discuss the opportunity.

Over 24 years, The Dance Complex has evolved into a regional hub for the study, creation and performance of dance. The organization is housed in an historic 5-story building containing 7 studios and multiple performance spaces, located in Central Square, Cambridge.
The Operations and Resource Manager at The Dance Complex –
• Reports to the Executive Director
• Supports the Organization’s Mission and Strategic Plan
• Supervises and supports program goals, events, and deliverables
• Ensures smooth running of the daily operations
• Maintains oversight of general business activities, including human resources, accounting,
information technology, communications, and building operations
• Guides Staff and Volunteers in order to achieve targets and goals
• Builds consensus, implements systems, and defines best practices
• Engages with and supports the culture of collaboration present in the organization specifically, and with non-profit operations and arts organizations generally

Franklin School for the Performing Arts looking for an advanced level jazz instructor to teach various styles of jazz for students age 15-18.

Class meets weekly on Tuesday evenings from September thru June.

Please send resume to candrade@fspaonline.com

Melrose Youth Ballet, a non-profit community based ballet company is looking to fill the position of “Artistic Director” for its 2016 Nutcracker season. In its 22nd season, MYB casts over 200 dancers each September for its annual Nutcracker production. The vast majority of roles are filled by dancers age 8-18 through open audition. Cast is comprised of dancers from various dance studios/ballet establishments in the Greater Boston area. All dancers who audition receive a role. Select lead and principal roles are danced by hired professional guest artists who vary from season to season.

Position is for current season, September ’16 to December ’16. Nutcracker performances are Friday 12/2 to Sunday 12/4. Compensation for this position is a contracted salary, not an hourly wage. Nutcracker season is 10 weeks long. Salary is based upon candidate’s experience and is negotiable. Please submit your resume and letter of interest no later than June 1, 2016 to MYB1995Board@gmail.com

The Somerville Public Schools is looking for a dynamic educator to lead the Dance Program’s first year! It is a great opportunity to be involved and have influence in the direction of the program and teach the its first students. This position has a great opportunity for increased teaching responsibilities as this is our first year running the Boston Ballet’s ECI on location at our Middle Schools. When these students arrive at the High School, they will be ready to enroll in our Dance Program! Additionally, a new Somerville High School will be completed in 2020 with state-of-the-art performance and practice venues.

Course Description
In this introductory course, students will strengthen their self-esteem, explore their personal creativity, and broaden their sense of self-expression through the study of various dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Ballroom dance.

Citi Performing Arts Center is seeking a Dance Teaching Artist Assistant for the 2016 City Spotlights Leadership Program. The City Spotlights Leadership Program is a youth employment program that employs 62 Boston and Everett resident teens, with little to no arts access, to train as leaders in their communities through the arts.

The Teaching Artist Assistant’s duties include, but are not limited to:
· Supervising 62 teen employees during morning arrival, transitions, lunch break, and afternoon dismissal
· Assisting the development and facilitation of curriculum for Dance specialty, comprised of 20 Teen Leaders of varying dance experience, with Lead Teaching Artist and Junior Assistant
· Assisting the Flash Mob Teaching Artist in choreography instruction
· Facilitating community building exercises with Teen Leaders throughout the summer
· Assisting with supervising teen employees off-site during tour week (August 1-5)

See link for full description.

The City Spotlights Leadership Program is a youth employment program that employs 62 Boston and Everett resident teens, with little to no arts access, to train as leaders in their communities through the arts.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Education, the Teaching Artist will create curriculum for and facilitate the Dance specialty, during which approximately 20 teen employees will learn dance techniques and develop original dance pieces for the Final Showcase. The Teaching Artist will serve on the artistic team for the Final Showcase, under the direction of the Associate Director of Education.

The ideal candidate should possess the following attributes and experience:
· Professional knowledge and/or experience in dance, with preference for hip-hop training/experience
· Working knowledge of proper dance techniques and dance genres
· Experience with choreographing and teaching dance for students at all levels

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Looking for positive dance teachers focused on teaching proper technique for the 2016 -2017 Season at both the Hopkinton and Grafton studio locations. Hoping to find teachers interested in staying long term. Reliable Transportation Required

Ballet Instructor(s) – Strong classical training /degree or experience preferred. Must be able to teach all levels. Friday afternoons in Hopkinton /Flexible weekday afternoon/evening in Grafton
Tap Instructor – One afternoon per week at Grafton Studio. Beginner -Advance More hours available if you have training in other styles
Modern/Lyrical Instructor – Possible hours at both Hopkinton and Grafton locations. All levels Beginner – Advance
Acro Dance Instructor – One weekday afternoon per week at Grafton Location. Saturday morning or afternoon at Hopkinton Location (This will be the 1st year we offer this style class)

Please send resume to pbdancecenter2@yahoo.com
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