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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SEARCH Rochestercityballet.Org ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SEARCH rochestercityballet.org ORGANIZATION SUMMARY Rochester City Ballet (current budget $827,000) seeks a full time Artistic Director beginning with the 2015-16 season and renewable. The company of 14 dancers plus apprentices operates on a 30- week schedule. It performs The Nutcracker with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) in Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theater (capacity 2,200), collaborates with the RPO on other productions including a recent production of Balanchine’s Serenade and holds its own season at the Nazareth College Arts Center (capacity 600). Noted for contemporary ballet, Rochester City Ballet (RCB) has performed at Jacob’s Pillow and in New York City. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Artistic Director is responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing RCB's artistic vision. Working with the Executive Director and Board of Directors s/he will successfully execute the ballet’s artistic production, programing, and outreach activities. The AD will be the primary voice in establishing the future artistic vision of RCB and is responsible for teaching company class, hiring and evaluating dancers, communicating with the Board of Directors, working collaboratively with the ED, and fostering partnerships in the community that fulfill the company mission. The Artistic Director is assisted by the Ballet Mistress and Ballet Master, office staff, and interns. Facilities include five well-appointed rehearsal studios, a costume shop with a costumer and assistants, conference room, and two, large open lobby areas. The most competitive candidate for our AD position will be an emerging or established choreographer. The Committee will consider candidates who have not previously held Artistic Director positions, but applicants should have experience in management and/ or administration with a demonstrated record of successful artistic leadership. Candidates should also have experience in season planning, scheduling, have an interest in fundraising, a keen ability with public speaking and an interest in engaging with donors. The AD will work collaboratively with the staff and Board to accomplish fund-raising objectives including involvement in developing donor relationships. The AD and ED will work in tandem to build consensus, develop, and maintain relationships in greater Rochester. Together, they act as RCB's principal voices in the community. The AD will supervise the Ballet’s educational and community engagement activities, taking a leading role in forging collaborations and partnerships in the field to increase RCB's visibility in the region. Candidate assessment will be based upon the following essential skill sets: An accomplished ballet artist including strong staging and producing skills of contemporary ballet, a skilled teacher and coach with the ability to maintain high artistic standards, a proven ability to work collaboratively with other artists and administrators, an understanding of professional ballet company operations including financial issues and management of a nonprofit organization. Application materials should include the following: Resume or CV, two-page cover letter that addresses the essential skills listed above, list of five references with email and phone contact information and stating the length and nature of your relationship, and link to at least three examples of your choreography. The salary will be competitive with other companies of comparable size. Benefits include: Health (50% employer funded) disability insurance (employee funded), and paid vacation/holidays. The AD is welcome to engage in professional and artistic development activities by teaching in other summer programs or choreographing on other companies. The committee hopes to make its decision by mid-to-late summer, with the candidate onsite in the fall. Send application materials (CV, cover letter, reference list, and links to three choreographic samples) to James Hansen, Search Committee Chair at: [email protected]. For best consideration please submit by June 12. .
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