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Minnesota Dance Theatre (MDT) seeks a strategic and collaborative School Director, a cross-cutting leader who will work within and among a faculty of dance teachers, three direct reports, and MDT’s Board of Directors.

MDT is an acclaimed dance school based in Minneapolis, MN. Founded by Loyce Houlton in 1962, MDT ranks as one of the most enduring arts organizations and aspires to maintain the highest international artistic standards, while attracting audiences, dancers, and students from all cultural and economic backgrounds.

The School Director will play an active leadership role within the organization as an operational and artistic school leader, as well as in the community, engaging deeply with donors and the dance community. They will develop and implement a ballet curriculum and strategies that grow the power and artistry of dancers.

This opportunity is a full-time, exempt position with a competitive compensation package.
Salary Range: $70k-$80k.

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Please see the Winona State University job posting for full details.

• Teach full-time in a liberal arts environment, including courses in contemporary dance techniques, history, theory, composition and performance.
• Serve as Dance Program Director.
• Oversee the dance curriculum and minor program, with a commitment to diverse approaches to dance beyond a Eurocentric lens.
• Direct and choreograph for the Annual Main Season dance production.
• Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
• Contribute to student growth and development including student advising.
• Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.
• Support Winona State University’s mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.

• Earned doctorate or master of fine arts in Dance Performance, Dance Studies, and/or Choreography.
• Successful teaching experience at the university level.
• A record of creative or scholarly achievements in the field of dance.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring from a dynamic multicultural perspective.

Application Deadline: Review begins April 3, 2024
Rank/Title: Assistant Professor
Type of Appointment: Probationary/Tenure-Track
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Appointment Date: August 19, 2024

Vela Dance is seeking dancers for its inaugural production Amber & Gold in the 2024 Minnesota Fringe Festival. The Festival will run August 1-11, and there will be five performance dates within that time frame.

Rehearsal dates and times are TBD and will be based on cast availability. Dancers must be open to exploration and collaboration and must have a strong contemporary foundation.

Interested individuals should fill out the Interest Form no later than April 8.

Minnesota Dance Theatre (MDT) seeks a strategic and collaborative School Director, a cross-cutting leader who will work within and among a faculty of dance teachers, three direct reports, and MDT’s Board of Directors.

MDT is an acclaimed dance school based in Minneapolis, MN. Founded by Loyce Houlton in 1962, MDT ranks as one of the most enduring arts organizations and aspires to maintain the highest international artistic standards, while attracting audiences, dancers, and students from all cultural and economic backgrounds.

The School Director will play an active leadership role within the organization as an operational and artistic school leader, as well as in the community, engaging deeply with donors and the dance community. They will develop and implement a ballet curriculum and strategies that grow the power and artistry of dancers.

This opportunity is a full-time, exempt position with a competitive compensation package.
Salary Range: $70k-$80k.

More information.

Ready to dance with us at CREO Arts and Dance Conservatory? Audition to join our dance community!

Saturday, April 13
9:00-10:30am – Current Grades 2-5
10:30am-12:00pm – Current Grades 6+
12:00-12:45pm – Pointe

To learn more and RSVP, email info@creodance.com.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Katha Dance Theatre (KDT) has been teaching and performing Kathak, the North Indian classical dance form, for over three decades. Kathak is an elegant dance form characterized by rhythmic footwork, graceful hand gestures, pirouettes, lyrical movements, and storytelling.

KDT seeks BIPOC dancers to take part in its June 2024 world-premiere performance of Ganga: A Choreographic Odyssey at Concordia University’s E.M. Pearson Theater. The guest artist(s) perform alongside KDT’s professional company, learning Kathak inspired movements and bringing diverse dance perspectives to the stage. Guest artist(s) will perform in one to two dances that will be 7-9 minutes in length. Having a professional background in ballet and/or tap is preferred, as Kathak features balletic and rhythmic qualities. Guest artists will have the opportunity to pursue adult apprenticeship/student trainee positions with KDT following the performance (training beyond the performance is unpaid).

The chosen guest artist(s) will be paid an honorarium of $350. Rehearsals will start this spring, with the performance scheduled to take place June 14-16. If interested, please email your resumé and video clips, exemplifying class work/performances in ballet and/or tap, to info@kathadance.org. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2024.

Minnesota Dance Theatre (MDT) seeks a strategic and collaborative School Director, a cross-cutting leader who will work within and among a faculty of dance teachers, three direct reports, and MDT’s Board of Directors.

MDT is an acclaimed dance school based in Minneapolis, MN. Founded by Loyce Houlton in 1962, MDT ranks as one of the most enduring arts organizations and aspires to maintain the highest international artistic standards, while attracting audiences, dancers, and students from all cultural and economic backgrounds.

The School Director will play an active leadership role within the organization as an operational and artistic school leader, as well as in the community, engaging deeply with donors and the dance community. They will develop and implement a ballet curriculum and strategies that grow the power and artistry of dancers.

This opportunity is a full-time, exempt position with a competitive compensation package.
Salary Range: $70k-$80k. 

More information.