Musical Theatre Dance Instructor for Beginning Actors

Grand View University; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand View University in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced dance instructor to teach Dance for the Actor, an introductory course for theatre students. Candidates should have professional or academic dance experience and a strong interest in working with beginners.

Responsibilities include introducing basic vocabulary, building coordination and musicality, and creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment for students pursuing musical theatre and stage performance; background in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with demonstrated dance training.
• Experience teaching dance to actors, theatre or performing arts.
• Ability to teach beginning-level students in an accessible manner.

Responsibilities

• Teach an introductory Dance for the Actor course for undergrad theatre students.
• Introduce students to basic dance vocabulary and technique.
• Develop coordination, musicality and movement confidence.
• Incorporate styles used in musical theatre.
• Provide instruction for varied dance backgrounds.
• Evaluate progress and provide feedback.
• Create an inclusive learning environment.
• Deliver lessons, demonstrations, and choreography for beginners.
• Follow university policies on instruction, grading, and attendance.

Skills

Dance training

Teaching experience

Performance experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Grand View University in Des Moines, IA seeks an experienced dance instructor to teach Dance for the Actor, an introductory course for theatre students. Candidates should have professional or academic dance experience and a strong interest in working with beginners.

Responsibilities include introducing basic vocabulary, building coordination and musicality, and creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment for students pursuing musical theatre and stage performance; background in