Ballet instructor

Dance Ontario; Canada; On-site; CAD 6,199,000 - 6,888,000; Full time

Job summary

The Russian Ballet School in North York, Canada, seeks an experienced ballet instructor trained in the Vaganova method to lead children’s and adult programs, and possibly contribute to recital choreography.

This role requires higher education in ballet, teaching credentials, and fluency in English; Russian or Ukrainian language skills are a plus. The position offers on-site classes with daytime and evening hours.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an undergraduate Vaganova-method classical ballet program from an Eastern European or Russian choreographic institute.
• Master's degree in choreography or ballet pedagogy or outstanding achievements in classical ballet.
• Ability to teach barre, pilates, yoga, contemporary, neoclassical, jazz or character dance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide classical ballet instruction in the Vaganova method.
• Instruct children’s program from September to June with annual recital.
• Assist in annual recital choreography if requested.
• Teach adult programs year-round alongside other staff.
• Contribute to development of dance fitness classes.

Skills

Ballet instruction

Choreography

English proficiency

Russian/Ukrainian language

Education

Vaganova-method classical ballet program

Master's degree in choreography or ballet pedagogy

Outstanding achievements in classical ballet

Job description

Schedule

• Sunday mornings and afternoons between 3-5+ hours of adult group classes in classical ballet and dance fitness. Additional opportunities for private training is available based on client retention.
• Optional additional hours on Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-9:30PM of adult group classes and children’s classical ballet, additional discipline, and dance fitness classes. Additional private training prior to 5:30PM available based on client retention.
• One on-site venue participation at the dress rehearsal and annual recital at the end of June.
• Additional daytime hours teaching adult group classes and private training may be provided following one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide classical ballet instruction in the Agrippina Vaganova method. RAD, Cecchetti is not accepted. RAD as an additional exam offering for private training clients is optional.
• The children’s program runs from September to June with fixed hours and commences in an annual recital at the end of June. Repertoire for the children’s programs will be provided by the artistic director if teaching children.
• If you have choreography experience you may be asked to assist in annual recital choreography creation.
• The adult program runs year-round with no end date. Video material of level material and proprietary dance fitness classes are provided.
• You will be asked to participate in the creation of dance fitness classes alongside other instructional staff.

Requirements

• Graduate of an undergraduate Vaganova-method classical ballet program from a choreographic institute in Eastern Europe or Russia with one of the following: Masters degree in choreography or ballet pedagogy, or outstanding achievements in the field of classical ballet through professional company employment as a dancer.
• Qualification to teach barre, pilates, yoga, contemporary, historical dance, neoclassical ballet, jazz, or character dance is an asset.
• Working proficiency in English is required. Fluency in Russian or Ukrainian is an asset.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Pay: $45.00-$50.00 per hour

City: North York

Job Type: Teaching

Pay: Paid

Rate: $45 per hour and above

Employer Name: The Russian Ballet School