2025-2026 Senior Repertory Dance Instructor

The Chicago High School for the Arts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chicago High School for the Arts is seeking a Senior Repertory Dance Instructor for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time position involves guiding students in technical training, audition preparation, and fostering creativity and artistic expression. The role requires significant experience in dance and a passion for mentoring young artists.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in dance performance and education.
• Strong background in various dance styles and pedagogical techniques.
• Exceptional communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in preparing for auditions and conducting mock auditions.
• Support students in creating original or adapted solo works.
• Facilitate workshops on artist statements and public speaking.

Skills

Dance Pedagogy

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Professional Educator License

Job description

2025-2026 Senior Repertory Dance Instructor

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The Chicago High School for the Arts seeks a Full-time Senior Repertory Dance Instructor for the 2025-2026 school year in the Dance department.

Title: Senior Repertory Dance Instructor

Department: Dance Conservatory

Classification: Part-time Instructor

General Summary

The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts ) develops the next generation of artistically gifted, diverse scholar artists through intensive pre-professional training in the arts, combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. The school approaches the development of students through a whole-student approach and through a continuous learning environment for all staff to continuously develop their understanding of our scholar-artists. We strive to build upon and improve our practices to make sure we are always serving all of our students to the best of our abilities.

Position Overview

The Senior Repertory Dance Instructor will play a critical role in the advancement of our senior dancers, guiding them through an in-depth exploration of dance that emphasizes creativity, resilience, and artistic expression. This position merges technical training with mentorship, audition preparation, and career planning for aspiring professional dancers.

Key Responsibilities

Audition Preparation

• Guide students in preparing for college, company, and summer program auditions.
• Conduct mock auditions while providing individualized feedback to enhance performance.
• Assist in selecting audition materials that align with students' strengths and career goals.
• Coach students on preparing professional headshots, resumes, and audition reels.
  
  

Solo Creation & Performance Coaching

• Mentor students through the process of creating original or adapted solo works.
• Provide support in music selection, choreography, and performance refinement.
• Offer critical feedback focusing on technique, artistry, and storytelling through movement.
  
  

Oral Presentation & Artist Statements

• Facilitate workshops to assist students in writing and presenting artist statements.
• Coach students on public speaking skills for presentations and adjudications.
• Encourage clear articulation of artistic choices and the creative process.
  
  

Technical & Artistic Development

• Deliver high-level training in a diverse fusion of dance styles.
• Build versatility, performance quality, and choreographic literacy among students.
• Offer supplemental instruction in improvisation, composition, and conditioning techniques.
  
  

Professionalism & Self-Representation

• Instruct students on creating digital portfolios and understanding audition etiquette.
• Conduct mock interviews and professional readiness workshops to prepare students for the industry.
• Emphasize the importance of personal branding, ethics, and goal-setting in the arts.
  
  

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in dance performance and education.
• Strong background in various dance styles and pedagogical techniques.
• Exceptional communication and mentoring skills with a passion for nurturing young artists.
• Ability to foster a supportive and creative classroom environment.
  
  

Salary

Salary Commensurate With Experience And Qualifications.

Application Process

Qualified applicants should apply directly online at www.chiarts.org and include all of the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Professional Educator License
• Contact Information, including title, professional relationship, email, and telephone number for 3-5 Professional References. Please do not attach letters of recommendation.
  
  

Please visit www.chiarts.org for more information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Performing Arts

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