DANCE DIRECTOR, HIGH SCHOOL

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dance Director leads a high school dance program through classroom instruction and extracurricular choreography. The role includes developing curriculum, directing performances, fostering student creativity and discipline, and promoting dance as a form of expression, wellness, and artistic achievement. The director creates a supportive and inclusive environment where students of all backgrounds and experience levels can thrive. This is a stipend position. The director designs and implements standards-based curriculum across dance styles, teaches choreography and performance skills, manages rehearsals and events, and oversees program logistics, equipment, budget, fundraising, and student recruitment. The role also involves supervising students during rehearsals, performances, and travel, communicating with parents and stakeholders, and collaborating with arts staff and school personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience teaching and choreographing for student dancers.
At least 2 years of experience managing school dance programs or competitive dance teams.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community, while believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working with Denver Public Schools.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Design and implement standards-based curriculum for various dance styles, including ballet, jazz, modern, and hip-hop.
Plan and conduct rehearsals, performances, and school or community dance events.
Teach choreography, musicality, and stage presence appropriate to student abilities.
Supervise students during rehearsals, performances, and travel.
Promote creativity, collaboration, and respect among diverse student groups.
Manage dance program logistics, including scheduling, costuming, and facility use.
Maintain inventory of equipment, music, and costumes, and coordinate maintenance and purchases.
Collaborate with other arts staff and school personnel on interdisciplinary initiatives.
Communicate with parents and stakeholders about student progress and program events.
Oversee the program budget, fundraising efforts, and student recruitment.