Description of Service Opportunity:

Produces and directs dance performance for school and public performances, adhering to safety guidelines and creating the production calendar in collaboration with school and VPA department.

Applies a social justice approach and equity lens in all aspects of casting and process.

Designs and conducts recruitment/outreach programs to attract dance participants.

Teaches dance principles and techniques to students

Discusses and demonstrates movement expression to teach dance styles.

Auditions students to select and assign parts, employing an equity lens.

Rehearses and drills students to ensure they master parts.

Works with tech/costume teams to assign non-performing students to backstage production tasks.

Works with VPA department to coordinate budget, choreographers and musicians. Must adhere to formal process before anyone is permitted to begin work.

Selects script for production and coordinates with VPA department so that all royalties, rental fees, and other fees/bills associated with a production are submitted on time and paid. Maintains an accurate record of all expenses and receipts. Presents budget to VPA department.

Secures and reserves rehearsal and performance facilities with building administration.

Oversees proper organization and storage of props, and school-owned equipment and material on the school stage, in the auditorium, and in the dance classroom.

Organizes, plans, and directs the respective dance show.

Ensures process for costume and properties rental and purchase, work with staff for lighting and sound design and application and set design and construction.

Develops a rehearsal schedule

Any other duty necessary to the success of a production.

Requirements:

Valid Massachusetts Dance Education certification

Current district staff member (preferred)

Demonstrates expertise in knowledge and teaching of dance.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Length of Contract:

September 07, 2027 through June 11, 2027

Contract Amount

Flat Rate $2275.00