Student Artistic Director for Veselica Dance Company (WS-ST3)
About The Position
Veselica International Dance Ensemble is seeking applications for the Student Artistic Director position. The position involves working closely with both faculty artistic director Andrea Conger and a faculty mentor, prof. emeritus Anne von Bibra. The student artistic director will take the lead on an exciting new project offering students the opportunity to learn traditional dances, perform them at on and off campus community events, and engage community members in participatory dancing. The student artistic director will also assist more broadly in helping with various more general Veselica projects and consult on a Veselica choreographic project(s) to be performed at the spring dance concert.
Requirements
- Dance experience beyond the beginning level in any genre.
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with presenters, organizers, community members, directors and peers.
- Must have good organizational skills and management of performance scheduling and logistics
- Must be able to take a leadership position with peers and lead an effective rehearsal independently
- The ability to help students learn movement material during rehearsals
- The ability to work independently with integrity
- Must be dependable, responsible, and punctual
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Veselica for at least one year is preferred.
- An interest in folk and traditional dance at the community level preferred.
- Certification to drive college vans is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the director of Veselica
- Be involved in some of the artistic and choreographic decisions as well as the research and understanding behind them
- Lead effective rehearsals independently and assist students during rehearsals
- Attend all scheduled rehearsals (1.5 hours per week)
- Assist with costume fittings where needed (not sewing or constructing)
- Assist with music technology for rehearsals
- Assist with and have input on advertising and logistics
- Coordinate on and off campus community events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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