ONE Dance Artiste

Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 2,800 - 4,600; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre invites a dedicated educator to lead Outreach and Education programmes, design lesson plans, and perform teaching duties.

You will choreograph items, prepare students for performances, attend meetings, and provide feedback to schools and parents. Weekend and irregular scheduling may be required.

Proficiency in Mandarin and English, a professional dance diploma, and two years of teaching experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Hold a professional dance diploma/degree from a recognised arts institution.
• Minimum of two years' teaching Chinese dance.
• Ability to teach in Mandarin and English when necessary.
• Willing to work on weekends and irregular schedules.
• Strong character with professional conduct and responsibility.
• Excellent communication and language skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Outreach and Education programmes.
• Design lesson plans, prepare and perform teaching duties.
• Choreograph dance items and prepare students for performances and competitions.
• Attend regular meetings and training to improve teaching skills.
• Provide feedback on students’ progress to schools and parents.
• Stand in for assigned staff when needed.
• Perform outreach and education-related duties, including performances and publicity.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Dance education

Education

Professional dance diploma/degree

Job description

Duties:

1. Plan and execute Outreach and Education programmes;
2. Design lesson plans, prepare and perform teaching duties according to Company requirements;
3. Choreograph dance items and prepare students for performances and competitions;
4. Attend regular meetings and training to improve teaching skills and maintain technical proficiency;
5. Give accurate feedback on students’ progress to schools and parents;
6. Be on standby to stand in for assigned staff if they are unable to perform their duty; and
7. Perform other Outreach and Education-related duties, such as performing and publicity.

For full‑time staff, working hours may exceed 44 hours/week during peak periods, and/or you may be required to work on Sundays and Public Holidays due to company events/operational needs.

Qualification:

1. Hold a professional dance diploma/degree from a recognised arts tertiary institution;
2. At least two (2) years of teaching experience in Chinese dance;
3. Conduct teaching in Mandarin and English when necessary;
4. Able to work on weekends and may be subject to irregular work scheduling;
5. Good character, including professional conduct and a strong sense of responsibility;
6. Good communication skills and eloquence in language.