Job Description

General Description

De Pere Youth Dance Program offers a variety of dance classes such as tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and contemporary for youth ages 3-14. Classes consist of 2 types of dance genres listed.

Instruct beginner to intermediate/advanced dance classes to youth ages 3 - 14. Qualified candidates must have a dance background, be able to relate and work with children and interact with adults, develop choreography, select music, and have experience with dance rehearsals/recitals and costume ordering. Participants perform 2 routines at the season-ending recital.

Typical Work Schedule:

**3 classes per evening** (Instructors may choose 1 or more evenings based on availability)

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, 4:30-7:30pm

Classes held at De Pere High School, 1700 Chicago St, and at the De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., De Pere, WI 54115

Essential Functions

• Choreograph 2 routines appropriate to age group
• Assist with choosing costumes and preparations for recital performances
• Communicate with parents and maintain good PR with staff and public
• Identify and respond to participant behavior issues; document if necessary
• Maintain appropriate safety measures for program participants

• Applicant should have knowledge of dance terminology
• Possess the ability to perform dance skills
• Choreograph dance routines and progressively teach a specified age group
• Be energetic, enthusiastic, resourceful, and creative
• Possess the ability to work well with children and communicate effectively

• At least 16 years of age.
• Formal education not required
• Dance experience a must
• Previous teaching experience and experience working with children a plus

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