Senior Dance Choreographer — Remote Leadership & Repertoire

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work component

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 on behalf of a distinguished arts and entertainment company in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Choreographer to shape the company’s artistic direction and repertoire. The role demands a visionary leader who can develop original works, mentor dancers, and collaborate with designers to realize productions.

You will oversee rehearsals, teach complex sequences, and stay ahead of contemporary trends while occasionally traveling to Paarl.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional choreographic experience with a dance company.
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse original works.
• Expertise in multiple dance genres and movement methodologies.
• Proven ability to teach and refine complex movement sequences.
• Excellent understanding of dance technique, musicality, and spatial dynamics.
• Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to inspire dancers.
• Degree in Dance or related field preferred.
• Experience directing and staging productions advantageous.
• Able to work remotely and collaborate online, with travel to Paarl as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, develop, and choreograph original dance works for the company.
• Collaborate closely with the Artistic Director and creative team.
• Lead and instruct dancers in rehearsals to maintain high performance standards.
• Develop and maintain the company's artistic style and technical proficiency.
• Explore new movement styles and choreographic approaches.
• Work with designers to realize the overall production vision.
• Contribute to repertoire planning and season programming.
• Mentor and provide artistic guidance to dancers.
• Stay informed about contemporary trends and innovations in choreography.
• Assist in auditions and selection of new company members.

Skills

Choreography

Leadership

Dance genres

Teaching

Musicality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dance

Job description

Placements24 on behalf of a distinguished arts and entertainment company in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Choreographer to shape the company’s artistic direction and repertoire. The role demands a visionary leader who can develop original works, mentor dancers, and collaborate with designers to realize productions.

You will oversee rehearsals, teach complex sequences, and stay ahead of contemporary trends while occasionally traveling to Paarl.