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About the Role
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation seeks part-time West African teaching artists to instruct dance residencies through its Arts In Education & Community Programs. These residencies occur at various locations including schools, community centers, and on-site at The Joan Weill Center for Dance. Assignments vary in length and frequency.
Responsibilities
- Instruct dance residencies with a standards-based, rigorous approach to teaching dance.
- Join planning meetings with the school or organizational liaison and participating teachers.
- Support the goals of each residency and serve as a role model for students.
- Respond promptly to all work offers.
- Submit a signed time sheet for each instructional session.
- Submit required evaluation surveys.
- Attend an annual meeting for AAIE artists each fall.
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in West African dance, as a professional artist and educator.
- A passion for working with youth and adults, and a commitment to inspiring an appreciation for the joy of dance.
- Availability during school hours, after-school hours, and occasional evenings and weekends.
- Willingness to travel to schools and organizations within the five NYC boroughs and the greater NYC metro area; occasional national or international travel may be required.
- Proof of fingerprinting clearance through the NYC Department of Education (DOE) is required for employment; additional clearance may be required for work outside NYC DOE.
Skills
- West African dance
Location
- NYC metro area
Work Type
- Part-time
- Onsite
Salary/Compensations
- $108 per class
Benefits
- Travel within the NYC metro area is reimbursed.
About the Company
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is renowned for its stellar performances, high-caliber dance training, and innovative educational initiatives.
- AILEY has a rich and inspiring history rooted in African American traditions.
- Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs (AAIE) employs teaching artists and musicians part-time to instruct and accompany dance residencies in a variety of dance techniques.
- AILEY is dedicated to promoting self-esteem, self-expression, and critical thinking through dance.