PAID OPPORTUNITY – BALLET PHOTO SESSION COACH

Dancers Group; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Ballet Academy is seeking experienced ballet dancers or instructors to assist with dancer posing and placement during our Nutcracker Portrait & Audition Photo Weekend, December 12–13, 2026.

Assist dancers with proper ballet placement, alignment, and positioning for professional photographs. Coach classical ballet poses, including first arabesque and tendu à la seconde. Compensation is $25/hr for two days of sessions on December 12–13 in Alameda, CA.

Qualifications

• Strong classical ballet training and an excellent understanding of proper technique, alignment, and placement.
• Teaching or coaching experience preferred.
• Experience assisting with dancer posing for professional photographs.

Responsibilities

• Assist dancers with proper ballet placement, alignment, and positioning for professional photographs.
• Coach classical ballet poses, including first arabesque and tendu à la seconde.
• Help dancers look their best for audition and summer intensive photographs.
• Coordinate and support scheduling for the Nutcracker Portrait & Audition Photo Weekend (Dec 12–13).

Skills

Ballet technique

Posing coaching

Photo prep

Job description

Alameda Ballet Academy is seeking experienced ballet dancers or instructors to assist with dancer posing and placement during our Nutcracker Portrait & Audition Photo Weekend, December 12–13, 2026.

Assist dancers with proper ballet placement, alignment, and positioning for professional photographs.
Coach classical ballet poses, including first arabesque and tendu à la seconde.
Help dancers look their best for audition and summer intensive photographs.
Saturday, December 12: 9AM–4:15PM
Sunday, December 13: 9AM–6:30PM
Flexible scheduling! Full days, partial days, one or both days.
Compensation: $25/hr

Strong classical ballet training and an excellent understanding of proper technique, alignment, and placement. Teaching or coaching experience preferred.

Submitted by: Alameda Civic Ballet

Dates: December 12-13

Time: All Day

Location Address: 1402 Park St. Alameda, CA 94501

Contact Information: [e-mail]