Staff - Dance Director,
Choreographer, Instructor Position
(Choreographer/Instructor)
Columbia Gorge School of Theatre & Columbia
Gorge Repertory Theatre
We are seeking a talented, professional, enthusiastic,
positive, flexible Dance Director for our summer performing arts
camp. The DD has many duties and responsibilities including:
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- Serving as a pre-summer consultant.
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- Preparing with the Artistic Director in the pre-production
of the shows and curriculum via email or phone.
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- Teaching the dance classes. Curriculum is open, but
suggestions are basic theatre dance, jazz, tap, ballet, and
actor movement training (ie, Suzuki, Alexander, Grotowski, etc.)
Classes are planned to be four groups of 16 students, 5 days a
week, 4 hours a day, starting at 10 am (53 minute classes).
Teaching experience is a must.
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- Choreographing and/or Directing/Choreographing the musical(s).
Rehearsals are in the evening, 3 hours a night, 5 days a week.
There are some weekend rehearsals. Professional experience is
necessary. A degree is required, a Masters degree is preferred.
We produce about two dozen musicals and non-musicals every year.
Feedback on selection of the shows is appreciated.
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- Two hours each afternoon and weekends, by and large, are
free, though we request that the DD participates in some of the
weekend outdoor sports and activities. A great attitude and
flexibility are vital.
For the above, the Dance Director receives:
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- A round-trip plane ticket, or travel reimbursement.
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- A private bedroom with a shared bathroom in the main cabin.
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- Food for the entire length of the contract on the campus
with the campers/staff.
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- Saturday afternoon through Sundy evening is usually OFF.
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- A weekly salary of $300 - 475/week, 7 1/2 week contract
(June 26 - August 15, 2005).
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- Many summer activities paid for, such as field trips.
Please mail & fax a resume and a completed
Staff Application with three references.
If you've already submitted a resume, please send another
highlighting theatrical, camp, outdoor, leadership, and 'day job'
work experience. After we receive your application, a personal or
telephone interview will be necessary.
CGST is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- all interested
parties are encouraged to apply!
Click here for the
Staff Application
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Jesse Merz, Artistic Director |
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