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The Ohio State University, Department of Dance Job Opening
We are seeking a dance professional who is actively engaged in a combination of physical practice, creative activity, and theoretical inquiry. We welcome a person who is currently connected to the forefront of contemporary dance and committed to developing relationships with the professional field nationally and internationally, as well as with the local community. We value an artist/teacher with an interdisciplinary perspective, who is excited by the investigation of embodied scholarship. We encourage applicants who will diversify our curriculum and our faculty with regard to race, gender, and ethnicity.
Our new colleague will contribute:
In Research: creating, directing, or reconstructing concert dance, mediated performance, video dance, site specific work, dance theatre, and/or interdisciplinary projects
In Teaching: investigating a rigorous physical practice in contemporary, modern, somatic practices, ballet, improvisation, Contact Improvisation, dance forms of the African Diaspora, and/or world dance forms, and contributing in at least one additional curricular area
In Service: leadership in undergraduate and graduate programs, curriculum development, advising, and governance within the department, college, university, and the field at large
Position: Assistant Professor, Full-time, tenure track
Qualifications: advanced degree preferred, professional experience required
Salary: commensurate with experience
Application deadline: September 30, 2008
Date of Hire: Autumn Quarter 2009
Send Letter of Application, Resume, or Vita, and 3 Letters of Reference to:
Susan Hadley, Chair, Search Committee
The Ohio State University, Department of Dance
1813 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210-1307
E-mail: hadley.4@osu.edu
Website: http://dance.osu.edu
To build a diverse workforce, The Ohio State University encourages
applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA Employer.

About the Department
The Department of Dance at The Ohio State University consistently ranks as one of the top programs in the country. We provide intersecting investigations in the field of dance, with courses in dance technique, somatic practices, choreography, repertory, dance history, production and lighting, Labanotation and Laban studies, dance pedagogy, dance related technologies, dance documentation, theory and analysis. We view the breadth of our program as both appropriate to the academic setting and as responsible practice, educating students in a comprehensive way within the lively discourse of a major research university, and providing multiple avenues toward future careers within an evolving field.
Our department is staffed by 14 resident faculty, adjunct educators, guest artists, visiting scholars, and 15 graduate associates. We serve 100 undergraduates in the BFA program,35 graduate students in MFA or PhD programs, 80 dance minors, and 500 students each quarter in the non-major program.
About the College
The College of the Arts at The Ohio State University is a comprehensive visual and performing arts institution, with departments of Art, Art Education, Dance, Design, History of Art, and Theatre, along with the School of Music, and the Advanced Computing Center for Art and Design (ACCAD).
About the University
The Ohio State University was ranked
19th among public universities in U.S. News and World Report’s 2008 edition of America’s Best Colleges.
About Columbus
Columbus, Ohio is the 15th largest city in
the U.S., and was recently ranked as one of
the top ten cities for the arts by American Style magazine.

CALL FOR TEACHING ARTISTS
BalletMet Columbus is seeking to increase its Teaching Artist roster for the 2008-2009 season. Eligible candidates should have experience teaching in public schools and/or private studios working with a variety of age groups. Teaching Artists need to be organized, responsible, and energetic. Applicants should possess a desire to share the art of dance with the community. A degree in dance or a related field and /or performance experience is preferred but not necessary. Specialization in a variety of dance styles is encouraged. Work hours are primarily during school hours but may include some weekends or evenings. Teaching Artists are considered contract labor and are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits of being a BalletMet Teaching Artist
• Receive training and professional development
• Free tickets to BalletMet performances
• Discounts for dance classes at BalletMet’s Dance Academy
• Connection with the community and the larger dance field
Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to: BalletMet Columbus, 322 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Attn: Ambre Emory-Maier, Director of Education or email documents to: aemorymaier@balletmet.org.
BalletMet is an equal opportunity employer.

GroundWorks Dancetheater seeks experienced and versatile male dancer proficient in ballet contemporary and modern techniques.
Competitive annual salary with benefits. Contract period starting May 1, 2008
GroundWorks has become an artistic gem in Cleveland Ohio, dedicated to the creation of new work in dance. The company is entering its 10th anniversary season. Artists will work closely with artistic director David Shimotakahara as well as nationally and internationally recognized choreographers, and composers of new music. The work often involves live music collaboration. Current repertory includes work by Zvi Gotheiner, KT Niehoff, Gina Gibney, David Parker, Art Bridgman and Myrna Packer, Beth Corning, Keely Garfield and others.
The company’s training is based in ballet but works beyond categories.
Contact GroundWorks at 216-691-3180 ext #2 for more information
Or info@groundworksdance.org
Send headshot/resume to
GroundWorks Dancetheater
P.O. Box 18191
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
Applicants must be a United States citizen or hold a valid Green Card.
visit our website at www.notsoobvious.com

 

Position Vacancy
Denison University seeks to hire a half-time ballet instructor for Fall 2008. The successful candidate will have teaching responsibilities for three 2-credit hour sections:
Ballet I (for students new to dance), 4:30- 6:00 MW;
Ballet II (a beginning intermediate class for students with a wide range of ballet experience), 5:00-7:00 TR; and
?Ballet III (an advanced intermediate class), 11:30-1:30 MWF.
Additional responsibilities include attending weekly Staff Meetings (9:00-11:00 F) and participating in the life of the department to the degree possible.
Our semester begins September 1, 2008 and is over after final exams not later than December 20, 2008.
Preference will be given to candidates with graduate degrees and/or professional experience. Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s degree.
Please submit a letter of interest, a resume, and the names of three references who can speak to your teaching abilities to:
Dr. Gill Wright Miller, Chair
Dance Department
Denison University
Granville, OH 43023
millerg@denison.edu
Email application is acceptable. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 30 and continue until the position is filled.
The Dance Department is an independently housed department offering a major and minor. We have two full-time and two half-time faculty members and one resident musician. All classes have live accompaniment.
Denison, a private co-educational liberal arts institution of 2000 students, is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

MegLouise Dance is seeking choreography submissions for the 2008 Sneak Reviews Series. All performances will be at Cleveland Public Theatre's Parish Hall space in Cleveland, OH. There is no charge to participate. Emerging and experienced choreographers are invited to submit dances that would benefit from a community workshop process.

Submissions for the upcoming June 14th event are due by May 23rd. You may mail or email your submission, including the information requested on the submission form. Contact Megan at 616-502-1019 or meglouisedance@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

Now in its second year, the series presents new dance works in intimate community settings. We invite artists, colleagues and community members to attend and we stimulate a discussion of the dance works presented. Choreographers are encouraged, but not required to participate in a discussion of their work. The process draws art enthusiasts into the process of dance making and provides a space for the exchange of choreographic ideas.

The first event of the 2008 series was presented with much success on April 5th. Nine pieces were presented by as many choreographers. Various professional companies were represented, including Double Edge Dance, MorrisonDance and Dancing Wheels. In addition to the April and June events, two additional events are scheduled for September and October.

Feel free to contact Megan Pitcher at 616-502-1019 or meglouisedance@yahoo.com if you have questions about the Sneak Reviews Series or other MegLouise Dance projects.

 

Southold Dance Theatre's Center for Dance Education (The YAGP Outstanding School 2008, Chicago)
Located 85 miles east of Chicago Southold Dance Theater seeks qualified Vaganova or RAD ballet instructor for a faculty position. Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in the Vaganova or RAD method and/or significant professional experience, and be able to demonstrate a high quality teaching technique (beginning & intermediate levels, ages 6-12). Commencing: 2008-2009 Academic year. Salary: Commensurate with experience. To apply: please submit a cover letter, resume, photo, DVD/VHS of your class, and salary requirements to the Southold Dance Theatre, Alexei Kremnev, Artistic Director, 914 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN 46616

The FRANKLIN COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS program is a small grants program designed to assist neighborhood and community groups with arts projects in all disciplines. The maximum award is $2,000. The application deadline for the next round of grants is May 30, 2008. Program guidelines and application materials are available for download from the Greater Columbus Arts Council’s website at www.gcac.org/org/fcnap.php.
A free grant writing workshop will be offered to assist groups with the Franklin County Neighborhood Arts application. The workshop will be held Tuesday, May 13th at the Greater Columbus Arts Council from 6:30-7:30 pm. Contact GCAC at oregan@gcac.org or 221-8625 to register.

Ballet Teacher
The Arts Castle
Dynamic ballet teacher needed September 08 at The Arts Castle, a community arts center in Delaware. The Arts Castle’s dance program specializes in providing a family-friendly, supportive atmosphere for students of all ages.
Experience teaching age 3 though adult, beginner to advanced and pointe teaching experience required.
start date: August 23, 2008
Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references attesting to teaching and dance skills by May 30
Karen McCulloch, Program Director 190 West Winter Street Delaware, OH 43015
phone: 740.369.2787
e-mail: kmcculloch@artscastle.org

 

New upcoming dance company (Gravity6 Dance Project)
is looking for dancers that have a stong dance background in
contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop dance styles
we are located in Cleveland, Ohio
if interested please email resume and picture to
gravity6danceproject@yahoo.com
for more information please contact Nicole Everette at
nicole@gravity6dance.org
Gravity6 Dance Project
Nicole Everette
Artistic Director
216-978-8308
"Dancing to the music is one thing
but dancing to the heartbeat is another"

 

DANCE DEPARTMENT FULL-TIME INSTRUCTOR (2008-2009)
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
To assist the Department Chair in development of the Dance Department with sound artistic and fiscal decisions. To encourage and develop student involvement in the Academy. Artistically sustain, but work to improve the quality of the department, and work to expand classes, ensembles and programming. To work and help the dance department become and integral and necessary community resource. Reports to the Dance Department Chair.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
• Maintain the mission and core values of the Richland Academy of the Arts
• Maintain the highest quality of teaching and dress codes at all levels
• Instruction in a variety of styles of dance including, but not limited to ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, hip hop or tap at Richland Academy and off-site as needed.
• Position is considered a full-time teaching position. The position will follow the guidelines of the Staff Handbook for absences, vacations and sick days. Insurance coverage is an option.
• Teaching Pilates, Modern or Hip Hop as Adjunct Professor for Ohio State University, Mansfield Branch.
• Input on creative scheduling of dance and dance related classes in close coordination with general Academy scheduling.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a curriculum for pre-professionals as well as the dedicated enthusiast.
• Choreograph for the Richland Academy Dance Ensemble, the Youth Dance Ensemble, the Spring Recital and other formal or informal performances.
• Collaborate with other arts faculty in developing cross-disciplinary arts experiences.
• Attendance at staff and faculty meetings as required.
• Part of the Academy team in Development work.
• Teaching up to 20 to 22 hours per week on and off site. Administrative time will consist of 15-20 hours per week.
• Assist in creating dance opportunities for each student at least once per year with advanced students having opportunities to dance in informal dance in the studio and outreach venues.
• Actively involved with all performance opportunities within the dance department; on site, off site and Development opportunities.
• Assist in developing and implementing outreach programs for the community.
• Involvement in appropriate professional organizations and professional growth and development.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Dance Department Chair.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
College level education in dance and/or professional experience. Experience at working with faculty, staff, students and parents to assist in developing and managing a department. Willingness and ability to work extra and irregular hours as needed. Good communication skills and proven leadership ability. Choreography and teaching experience. Salary commensurate with experience.
Contact: Shellie Gorman, Dance Chair, gormanma@aol.com, 419.610.4121

 

DANCE DEPARTMENT PART TIME INSTRUCTOR (2008-2009)
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
To assist the Department Chair in development of the Dance Department with sound artistic and fiscal decisions. To encourage and develop student involvement in the Academy. Artistically sustain, but work to improve the quality of the department, and work to expand classes, ensembles and programming. To work and help the dance department become and integral and necessary community resource. Reports to the Dance Department Chair.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
• Maintain the mission and core values of the Richland Academy of the Arts
• Maintain the highest quality of teaching and dress codes at all levels
• Instruction in a variety of styles of dance including, but not limited to ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, ballroom, or pilates, at Richland Academy and off-site as needed.
• May teach Pilates, Modern or Hip Hop as Adjunct Professor for Ohio State University, Mansfield Branch.
• Input on creative scheduling of dance and dance related classes in close coordination with general Academy scheduling.
• Assist in student placement and class promotion.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a curriculum for pre-professionals as well as the dedicated enthusiast.
• May choreograph for the Richland Academy Dance Ensemble, the Youth Dance Ensemble, the Spring Recital and other formal or informal performances.
• Collaborate with other arts faculty in developing cross-disciplinary arts experiences.
• Attendance at staff and faculty meetings as required.
• Hours and days are negotiable.
• Assist in creating dance opportunities for each student at least once per year with advanced students having opportunities to dance in informal dance in the studio and outreach venues.
• Actively involved with all performance opportunities within the dance department; on site, off site and Development opportunities.
• Assist in developing and implementing outreach programs for the community.
• Involvement in appropriate professional organizations and professional growth and development.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Dance Department Chair.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
College level education in dance and/or professional experience. Experience at working with faculty, staff, students and parents to assist in developing and managing a department. Willingness and ability to work extra and irregular hours as needed. Good communication skills and proven leadership ability. Choreography and teaching experience. Salary commensurate with experience.
Contact: Shellie Gorman, Dance Chair, Gormanma@aol.com, 419.610.412

Assistant Director for Dance and Off-Campus Programs
The Hartt School Community Division
Responsibilities: The Assistant Director for Dance and Off-Campus Programs is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Dance Department and the Simsmore Square facility of The Hartt School Community Division (HCD). The Assistant Director for Dance and Off-Campus Programs is instrumental in the planning, coordination and execution of all dance department and Simsmore Square activities including, but not limited to, student registration, class and teaching schedules, performances, auditions and other special events.
As the principal liaison for the department, the Assistant Director for Dance and Off-Campus Programs cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with faculty, staff, parents and members of the community and works collaboratively with the Chair of the HCD Dance Department and faculty of the The Hartt School BFA program.
The Assistant Director for Dance and Off-Campus Programs supervises a full-time Dance Administrator, the part-time Receptionists at the Handel Center and Simsmore Square and a part-time Special Events Coordinator. The position works closely with the HCD Director and Associate Director to design marketing and promotional plans for the Dance Department and Simsmore Square, assists in the development and oversight of the Dance Department and Simsmore Square budgets in an effort to ensure prudent fiscal management and identifies performance and educational opportunities as well as assists in the development of Dance Department programs as necessary and appropriate.
This position reports to the Associate Director of the Community Division.
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree is required. The successful candidate will have three or more years experience as an administrator in the arts and/or other non-profit environment. A thorough understanding of dance and music education processes is preferred. The Assistant Director for Dance and Off-Campus Programs is someone who loves children and has the ability to interact appropriately with students, faculty and parents in every phase of the learning process.
start date: July 1, 2008 or asap
To apply: send To apply: send a cover letter, resume, and three letters of professional reference

The NEA Arts Journalism Institute for Dance Journalists is now accepting applications for the June 21 to July 11, 2008 institute. For more information, see the release in the NEWS ROOM at http://www.nea.gov/news/news08/ADF-AJI.html

Cleveland City Dance
Tap instructor for Wed. Beginning Tap & Tap 1 classes for the Fall 2008 beginning September 3, 2008. The Classes are 45 minute classes beginning at 4:30pm. For interested teachers, please contact the studio at 216-932-0222 to audition during the summer 2008 semester. Please ask for Courtney.
Courtney Laves-Mearini
Cleveland City Dance, Director
13947 Cedar Rd.
S. Euclid, Oh 44118
216-932-0222
www.clevelandcitydance.com

Full and Part Time Positions
Lyn's Academy of Dance
Teach (and choreograph dance for) intermediate to advanced ballet, modern, tap, and jazz classes.
College degree in dance preferred or equivalent teaching experience. Competitive pay
Late August 2008
Send cover letter and resume to below address or e-mail
Lyn Mulcahy
101 Pioneer Road
Elida, Ohio 45807
phone: 419-331-3511
e-mail: smulcahy@woh.rr.com
website: lynsacademyofdance.com

Guest Artist
Vitoria Dance Company
To teach company class and set choreography on the company.
Must have a strong background in contemporary or ballet and be able to teach at a professional level.
start date: varies
Please send a resume.
Vitoria Dance Company
168 W. Main Street
Plain City, Ohio 43064
phone: 614-551-5423
e-mail: chelsea.vitoriadance@gmail.com
website: vitoriadance.com

Jacob’s Pillow is recruiting choreographers for its
Choreographers’ Lab program, which this year will
focus on Artistic Process/Community Interaction. The
program will run August 19-27. Please forward this
message to all choreographers, age 24 and older, with
an interest in creating work with diverse communities,
connecting their work to a school’s curriculum, and/or
creating work from their community- based experiences.

Led by leading community arts practitioner, author,
soloist, and choreographer Celeste Miller, whose work
is deeply influenced by the aesthetic issues and
politics of community involvement in the artistic
process, the program will bring together 12 colleagues
to consider how to create meaningful,
aesthetically-driven choreography with community
groups.
As part of the program, artistic statements will be
refined, or crafted, over the course to identify the
resonant themes and source material specific to each
choreographer. Daily movement labs, journal writing,
discussion sessions, and selected readings and videos
will delve deeply into the professional rigor required
to create community dance-making experiences while
fully involving the artist’s aesthetic points of view,
inquiry, and inspiration:

Identifying methods that best engage community
groups
Motivating collaborators to fulfill art-making
expectations
Identifying resonate themes and source material
that inspire creativity
Meeting academic objectives while providing an
original, artmaking experience

These 2 weeks will serve as a professional retreat
during which these choreographers will have a chance
to reflect in the presence of colleagues, to
collaborate, to get feedback, to fully immerse
themselves in their work to see how it connects with
community/the myriad of ways we can participate with
community.

Attendance at Festival events, including performances,
and time in the Pillow’s Archive are integral to the
program. The two-week program fee of $1,200 includes
tuition, room, board, and entrance to Festival events.
Scholarship support is available.
For more information or to apply, please have all
interested contact:
“J.R.” Glover, Director of Education
413.243.9919, x16
jrglover@jacobspillow.org
www.jacobspillow.org http://www.jacobspillow.org/

Position: Director of Communications
Location: Washington, DC
Reports to: Executive Director
Dance/USA, the national service organization for professional dance, seeks a full-time Director of Communications who is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive external communications and marketing plans, managing print and electronic communications, and creating strategies for membership recruitment and retention. This position includes supervisory capacity over membership and requires frequent communication with organization members, other national service organizations, the media and Dance/USA staff and Board. Send cover letter with salary expectations, resume and writing sample to: Tom Thielen, Director of Finance and Operations, tthielen@danceusa.org. Full description at www.danceusa.org; closing date: May 19, 2008. Dance/USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position: Director, Dance/NYC
Location: New York, NY
Reports to: Executive Director, Dance/USA
Dance/USA, the national service organization for professional dance, is seeking a full-time Director of its local branch office in New York City. The Director of Dance/NYC will provide centralized services to strengthen the infrastructure and address the needs of the greater New York City dance community. The Director will develop and implement programs tailored to the needs of the diverse constituencies (including artists, administrators, presenters, production staff, etc.) and serve as a spokesperson for dance within the broader cultural community. The Director will also work to build local alliances and represent the entire New York metropolitan dance community while working closely with the national office. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, advocacy, programming and professional development, research, communications, fundraising and financial accountability, and general operations. For a full description, visit www.danceusa.org.

The successful candidate will be an experienced professional (10+ years) in the field of arts administration with impeccable communication and writing skills. Strong analytical skills and astute judgment are a must as are demonstrated fundraising and development skills. The candidate will be comfortable speaking in public and leading or participating in group sessions. He or she will be an excellent listener with knowledge about the full spectrum of dance, enjoy interacting with diverse individuals and groups, and be able to strike a balance between activism and diplomacy in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position. Familiarity with the New York City, New York state, and national dance communities is vital.

Bachelor’s degree required; superior management and leadership skills with a high energy level and the capacity to handle multi-tasking; competency in a variety of standard computer business programs and in web communication. Some travel is required.

Application Closing Date: April 18, 2008; anticipated start date: July 1, 2008.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience; send a one-page cover letter stating your qualifications and salary expectations, a complete resume, and a writing sample by email to:
Tom Thielen
Dance/USA, Director of Finance and Operations
tthielen@danceusa.org
Dance/USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Position: Director of Government Affairs
Location: Washington, DC
Reports to: Executive Directors of Dance/USA and OPERA America
Dance/USA, the national service organization for professional dance, and OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, seek a full-time Director of Government Affairs who will be responsible for all matters relating to legislative and national policy issues of importance to the fields of dance and opera. This position requires frequent written and verbal communication with member dance and opera organizations, other national service organizations and advocacy coalitions, and Dance/USA and OPERA America staff and Boards of Trustees. For a full description, please visit www.danceusa.org or www.operaamerica.org.

The successful candidate will be an experienced professional (5+ years) with superior skills in public communication and public policy development, excellent written and oral communication skills and strong organizational and self-management skills.

Bachelor’s degree required; political science or arts administration major preferred; high energy level and strong interest in government policy and performing arts is also requisite. Travel is required.

Application Closing Date: April 18, 2008; anticipated start date: July 1, 2008.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience; send one-page cover letter stating qualifications and salary expectations, complete resume, and writing sample by email to:
Tom Thielen
Dance/USA, Director of Finance and Operations
tthielen@danceusa.org
Dance/USA and OPERA America are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Tumbling and Cheer Instructor
Performers School of Dance
Coordinate program and instruction for our Cheer and Tumbling Programs.
Experience in both Instruction and performance. College background preferred.
start date: Summer 2008
Send Resume to director@theperformancefoundation.org
name/address: Performer School of Dance
6801 W. Central Ave. Ste. G
Toledo, Ohio 43617
phone: 419-843-5678
fax: 419-841-8408
e-mail: director@theperformancefoundation.org
website: www.performersschoolofdance.org

 

Dance InstructorGillman's School of Dance
Applicants should have the ability to direct classes in tap,ballet and jazz. Ages 3-adult.
Must have teaching experience.
start date: Fall 2008
Please forward your resume to gillmansdance@netzero.net
Gillman's School of Dance
7205 Clore Lane
Crestwood, KY 40014
phone: 502-243-9722
e-mail: gillmansdance@netzero.netwebsite: www.gillmansdance.com

 

I’m looking for a choreographer and dancers to help put together a show based around the songs on my upcoming new CD which are all about bats (the generally creepy flying mammals). What I’ve got in mind is having two pairs of children(ages?)in bat costumesI’vealready designed doing dance routines on my right and left. I can play guitar and do a “lighter” routine in the middle. Between songs the children would interact doing jokes about bats or other skits while the stage is adjusted for the next song.

Initially the show will be performed around Ohio at nature centers, museums, and other auditorium type settings. People would buy
tickets to the show and the dancers would get the opportunity to earn money. They would see what it takes to put on a uniqueeducational fun show for an appreciative audience.

Eventually I will tour the country doing the same show. So let me know if this sounds intriguing to you and you’d like to talk about possibilities. I can get you a CD of the songs for your review along with pictures of the bat costume.Contact Musical Mark at 330-377-4387 anytime up until midnight daily or writemusicalmark1@juno.com. You can review my current show website at www.musicalmark.net

All Star Dance program Head Coach/Director
JCZ ALL STARS
Start all star dance program and manage all aspects of the department
All Star knowledge AND previous coaching background.
start date: March 2008
open until filled
JCZ Cheer Director
cheercoach47201@aol.com
Columbus, Indianae-mail: cheercoach47201@aol.com

Competitive Jazz and Pom Instructor/Coach
organization: ACE Athletics, Inc
duties: From choreography to instructing youth competitive Jazz and Pom routines. We currently have youths from age 4 - 18.
qualifications: Proven experience in the field of Competitive Dance
start date: Immediate
procedure: Send resume to: chris@ace-athletics.com by April 15th
name/address: ACE Athletics, Inc.
3905-B Port Union Road
Fairfield, OH 45040
phone: 513-874-6223
fax: 513-701-1236
e-mail: chris@ace-athletics.com
website: www.ace-athletics.com
AA/EOE: EOE

Bedford Dance Academy/Sylvania Academy of Dance
Instruct beginner to advance levels of tap.
start date: Negotiable
procedure: Please fax resume.
phone: 419-882-1073
fax: 734-387-6003
e-mail: info@dancearts.org
website: dancearts.org

Piano Accompanist: BalletMet Columbus' Momentum Classroom piano accompanist needed for movement classes for BalletMet's Momentum, an in-school education program for fourth and fifth grade students that engages them in movement, music and more and integrates the Ohio Department of Education Dance Content Standards. School day hours in various locations. Improvisation skills helpful. Must love children. Contact Monica at mkridler@balletmet.org or 614.229.4860 x125. For more information on Momentum, visithttp://www.balletmet.org/education_schools.php.


Hathaway Brown School is seeking a Technical Director to manage operations for its main stage productions. The successful candidate will be able to design and construct sets for main stage productions; this also includes lighting design, sound design, and directing a crew. Experience with blueprints, electronics, woodworking, painting, rigging and sound is essential. Director will also teach a technical theater course with the goal of creating an in house student crew. An eagerness to do what it takes is essential.

Hathaway Brown is an equal opportunity employer and believes that a multicultural perspective is an essential element of a 21st century education, and values diversity in its student body, faculty and staff. Compensation and opportunities for professional growth are exceptional. Interested candidates should send a resume with cover letter to:Donna M. Smith, Director of HR
Hathaway Brown School
19600 North Park Boulevard
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
hrstaffing@hb.edu
EOE

 

U.S. Studies - Performing and Visual Arts
The Fulbright Senior Specialists Program, one of several Fulbright initiatives administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), is looking for qualified academics and professionals in the field of American Studies to join its Roster. The SeniorSpecialists Program is designed to provide short-term academic exchange opportunities (grant lengths range from two to six weeks) for U.S. faculty and professionals. Grantees have the opportunity to interact with host institutions abroad in a variety of ways.
Past activities of American Studies grantees in the performing and visual arts include:
· Promotion of the Contact Improvisation technique in Uruguay through introductory workshops and intensive trainings for advanced practitioners and teachers of the form.
· Participation in workshops on African American musical traditions such as the music and cultural heritage of low country Gulluh/Geechee communities.
· Consulting on curriculum development for a new M.A. degree in East-West Drama at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
· Providing lectures on contemporary and avant-garde American theatre at Napoli "L'Orientale University, Italy.
· Lectures on contemporary American Art, featuring Sculptural Installation work and abstract expressionists J. Pollock and W.DeKooning.
· Introduction of the theory and practice of the Jump Rhythm Jazz Technique to the faculty and dance students at an Arts Academy in Finland.
Applicants in American Studies must have multidisciplinary credentials that strongly reflect a background of either an American Studies or a comparative American Studies focus; a combination of teaching, research and study from a historical and/or cultural context. For performing and visual artists, performance and/or work must be directly or comparatively linked to American studies.
The Fulbright Senior Specialists Program differs from the traditional Fulbright Scholar competition in that CIES builds a roster of specialists in select fields through an online application process. Applicants recommended by independent specialist peer review committees and approved by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB) become candidates for Fulbright Senior Specialists awards and remain on the Roster for five years. Specialists candidates may then be matched with approved projectrequests developed by academic institutions overseas. This may be an opportunity for specialists to collaborate with existing contacts and further develop institutional linkages. It is important to note that limits apply to previous Fulbright scholars. Please visit our Web site to review the revised guidelines.
For more information on the program and its possibilities in American Studies, please visit www.cies.org/specialists, email fulspec@cies.iie.org, or call 202.686.4026.

Director of Development
The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
The Director of Development (DoD) must conceptualize, strategize, implement, monitor and participate in the organization’s program to generate contributed income through an annual campaign for operating support and a not-too-distant capital campaign for endowment growth and other capital needs. The DoD presently supervises a department of three employees and participatesat a senior staff level in organizational decisions, and reports directly to the Executive Director.
Primary responsibilities include:
* Lead and direct the Annual Campaign:
o Conceptualize a solicitation program for individuals, corporations, private foundations and government agencies, and supervise staff assigned to these areas.
o Utilize Trustees and other volunteers in face-to-face solicitation, direct mail, and tele-fundraising in achieving goals.
o Personally solicit or accompany volunteers to solicit prospects for contributions.
o Write fundraising letters, proposals, acknowledgments, and follow-up reports to prospects and donors.
* Organize and direct the Capital and Comprehensive Campaign:
o Develop and evaluate prospect lists and organize, train, and motivate volunteers for solicitation.o Accompany Executive Director and Trustees on face-to-face solicitation calls.
o Write all campaign materials, proposals, acknowledgments and follow-up reports.
o Monitor progress of the campaign and develop budget projections and strategy modifications to accomplish goals.
* Develop long range financial projections that, together with earned revenue, maintain the organization’s fiscal integrity and develop strategies to accomplish projections.
* Identify prospective Trustees, develop strategies to cultivate new Trustees, and participate in the interview process.
* Staff Development
o Coach development staff in all areas of fundraising.
o Monitor progress and suggest modifications to strategies.
o Provide feedback on performance.* Participate with senior staff and Trustees in PBT direction decisions.
* Effectively interface and work with the PBT’s Marketing Department to coordinate outreach efforts.
qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a passion for the arts and its impact on the community, and possess the ability to articulate that passion to a variety of community leaders, foundations, individuals, and other stakeholders. He/she must be a strategic thinker and an effective team leader who is at the same time detail-oriented, self-motivated, self-directed, and a dynamic individual who builds relationships comfortably and effectively.
In addition, the DoD must possess the following:
* Proven success and skill in building meaningful relationships.
* Exceptional customer service skills and a comfort level to “make the ask” in face-to-face settings.
* Impeccable external relations and marketing skills, and the ability to communicate the vision to prominent community leaders.* Demonstrated success raising funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
* Ability to focus on a long-term vision, while simultaneously implementing daily plans and fundraising strategies.
* Excellent systems, organization and prioritization skills.
* Ability to take initiative and hit the ground running.
* Strong budgeting and organizational skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
* Master’s degree (preferred) with 5 to 10 years successful experience in development.
* Previous supervisory experience.
* Experience with Planned Giving and Capital or Comprehensive Campaigns a plus.* Community relationships in southwestern Pennsylvania a plus.
To Apply: To be considered for this position, please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements as MS Word attachments in confidence to: resumes@deweykaye.com. When applying, please include the following in the subject line of your email: PBT Director of Development (#70-MH687).
Dawn Kopp
Dewey & Kaye
20 Stanwix Street, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
phone: 412-434-1335
fax: 412-281-5925
e-mail: dkopp@deweykaye.comwebsite: www.deweykaye.com/jobswatch
AA/EOE: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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