Choreographer/Dance Teacher

Moorestown Theater Company; Moorestown Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Moorestown Theater Company is seeking a Summer Stage Choreographer to design movement for productions and supervise dance elements in a dynamic summer camp setting. You will collaborate closely with the director and other creatives to ensure choreography supports the overall vision while guiding performers through rehearsals and performances.

Ideal candidates will have theater experience, a background in dance education, and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Background in theater with choreography experience.
• Degree or current study in dance, education or related field.
• Strong knowledge of various dance styles and techniques.
• Proven leadership and communication abilities.
• Capable of working under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Passion for dance and the arts.

Responsibilities

• Be present at Camp from 9:00 - 4:00 with an hour lunch.
• Teach dance classes in the morning and run sessions.
• Attend as many performances as possible.
• Create and design movement sequences for a production.
• Collaborate with the director and team to align choreography with the vision.
• Rehearse and instruct performers on choreography.
• Attend rehearsals and performances to ensure correct execution.
• Make adjustments to choreography as needed.
• Provide feedback on movement and performance.
• Ensure performers are in good physical condition.

Skills

Choreography

Leadership

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Dance education degree or study

Job description

The Summer Stage Choreographers are responsible for creating and designing the movement sequences for a production, such as a musical, dance performance, or theater show. They will work closely with the director and other members of the creative team to ensure that the choreography aligns with the overall vision for the production.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• You must be a high school graduate
• Background in theater, including experience as a choreographer
• Have a degree or studying dance, education, or a related field
• Strong understanding of various dance styles and techniques
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Passion for dance and the arts

Key Responsibilities:

• Be present at Camp from 9:00 - 4:00 with an hour lunch
• Teach Dance classes in the morning and run
• Be present at as many performances as possible
• Create and design movement sequences for a production
• Collaborate with the director and other members of the creative team to ensure that the choreography aligns with the overall vision for the production
• Rehearse and instruct performers on the choreography
• Attend rehearsals and performances to ensure that the choreography is executed correctly
• Make adjustments to the choreography as needed
• Provide feedback to performers on their movement and performance
• Ensure that the performers are in good physical condition

About the Company

There are many valuable opportunities to create with MTC throughout our season. Whether you are a professional trying to give back to community theater roots or a young artist trying to make your way into a career in production, design, or education.
During a typical season we produce four youth musical, one young adult musical, one all ages musical, one adults only musical/cabaret and a performing arts day camp with five overlapping sessions resulting in five youth musicians across nine weeks in the summer. All of these productions need Directors, Choreographers, Vocal Directors, Tech Directors, Costume Designers, Stage Managers, front of house positions and more.