Rochester Dance Company (RDC) has an exciting opportunity to lead our youth dancers as Director of Choreography and Ballet Master. We are the prominent non-profit youth ballet company in Southeast Minnesota, featuring dancers from studios around the region. We are looking for a creative individual to help guide the company production vision. The ideal candidate is a proactive and passionate artist with a large body of experience in choreography, education, and leadership who recognizes and advocates classical ballet and dance outreach within the community. This individual supports students and parents in maintaining a nurturing environment and strives for artistic excellence. To learn more about RDC, visit our website.
Position and Responsibilities The Director of Choreography and Ballet Master will implement his/her artistic vision through choreography, instruction and directing two major productions per year: a winter Nutcracker performance and spring performance. This position starts spring/summer of 2020. This person reports to the RDC Board of Directors and collaborates with the production team.
Position Expectations ● Part-time, 8-10 hours per week, August-May ● Primarily weekend hours ● Lead weekly Company Class and rehearsals for youth dancers 6-18 years old ● Extra availability required for summer intensive, production weeks, and community outreach events ● Represents RDC at public appearances and performances ● Compensation based upon experience
Qualifications ● B.A. in dance or a minimum of 5 years of professional dance experience. Professional performing career and choreography experience preferred. ● Ballet instructor with extensive experience in mentoring youth ages 5-18 ● Experience as a highly skilled choreographer and instructor ● Understanding of professional company operations including show planning and public relations. This would include a broad spectrum of collaboration with board members, students, families, and alumni. ● Exemplary work ethic, aligning with RDC mission and values ● Flexibility to multitask and prioritize as new time sensitive situations or initiatives arise ● Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills ● Ability to negotiate and influence, while exercising awareness and sensitivity to the audience ● Maintains an active artistic network
Application Please send resume, video links of teaching, performing, or choreography and three references including contact information to [email protected] by April 17, 2020.