Job Title: Artistic Director	Salary: NA / Yearly
Location: Rogers, MN	Type: Part-Time
Zip Code: 55374

Description:

North Ballet Academy, a new classical ballet school located in the northwestern corridor of the suburban Minneapolis area, is seeking an experienced, creative, visionary, dedicated, and knowledgeable professional Artistic Director to create, implement and teach North Ballet Academy?s dance program, as it aligns with the vision, goals, and objectives of the academy. The Artistic Director will closely compliment the role of the Academy Director in order to offer the community professional and creative classical ballet instruction, training, and performance opportunities.

North Ballet Academy will be opening its doors and welcoming aspiring dancers of all ages in the autumn of 2008. North Ballet Academy will offer classical ballet instruction across the spectrum of beginning, intermediate, advanced, and adult dancers. Aimed at both the recreational dancer and the aspiring professional, the North Ballet Academy program will provide instruction to foster the development of the art of ballet and encourage proficiency in ballet performance and choreography. Throughout North Ballet?s tenure it will seek to expand the community?s exposure, appreciation and understanding of ballet, movement, and music.

Job Responsibilities:
* Collaboration with the Academy Director in the development of the artistic vision of North Ballet Academy
* Instruction to all ages and abilities ~ 20-25 hours per week, with additional teaching and choreography hours based upon class demand as the Academy grows
* Facilitation and choreographing of annual dance productions and other dance performances
* Creation of a high quality, classical ballet program in collaboration with the Academy Director that will include:
o Educational and developmentally appropriate curriculum
o Education of families about the art of ballet
o Raising understanding and interest in the art of ballet within the community
o Character building and etiquette into curriculum
o Assessment of student progress
o Goals and strategies for program development
o Ongoing leadership in staff training program- initial and ongoing

Qualifications:
* Extensive experience in classical ballet instruction, choreography, and performance
* Vision and style that parallel with the goals and objectives of the North Ballet Academy
* Strong interest and willingness to participate in dance curriculum development
* Dance degree and/or professional dance company experience- prefer classical ballet emphasis

Additional Qualifications:
* Natural ability to work collaboratively
* Visionary
* Passionate for working with dancers of all ages
* Creative and resourceful
* Dedicated and trustworthy
* Professional and honest

Work Schedule:
* Depending upon class schedule, will involve daytime, evening and/or weekend hours

Benefits:
* Four weeks of scheduled, paid vacation time (predetermined with Academy?s class schedule)
* Recognized holidays (as listed on class schedule)
* Potential for educational and training assistance
* Opportunity for bi-yearly performance based bonuses
* Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Interview Schedule:
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