Job Information
Schenectady City School District Summer Enrichment Program Extended Day - THEATRE PROGRAM DANCE DIRECTOR in Schenectady, New York
All Positions: This job is part of the Schenectady Summer Theatre Camp. The camp will run on weekdays from July 8th-August 2nd from 2:30-5:30pm, as part of the Extended Day Program. Staff will be expected to report to Door 8 at Schenectady High School at 2:00pm and stay until 6:00pm. Staff will teach acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft skills. The camp will culminate in a performance of the short musical Swamped, by John Jacobson & John Higgins. Staff should expect to work for extended hours the day of the performance, August 2nd.
Dance Director:
The Dance Director's main job is to choreograph and teach the dances for the culminating musical, Swamped. The Dance Director should expect to:
-Collaborate with the Program Director and Music Director on creating and executing the camp schedule.
-Create choreography that challenges elementary students, but that they can execute well by the performance.
-Teach choreography and dance technique to young dancers at a beginner level.
-Lead physical warm-up exercises.
Job Qualifications
NYS Teaching Certification and experience teaching grade levels 3-5 preferred
Position Start Date:07/08/2024
Application Deadline:07/30/2024