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    Rehearsal Director - British Columbia, Canada - Alliance for Arts and Culture

    Alliance for Arts and Culture
    Alliance for Arts and Culture British Columbia, Canada

    1 week ago

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    Ballet BC is an internationally renowned creation-based contemporary dance company led by Artistic Director Medhi Walerski. Deeply committed to presenting new work by established and emerging choreographers in addition to acclaimed repertoire, the 20-dancer company performs today's most sought-after Canadian and international choreography. Ballet BC tours regionally and internationally to its regular performance season at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, and is a leader and resource in the community through dance education opportunities, community and audience outreach, and professional development activities which serve to provide greater access to our art form.

    The largest dance organization in British Columbia, Ballet BC is located on culturally vibrant Granville Island in the heart of Vancouver, situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples—the Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl'ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xwməθkwəyə̓m (Musqueam) First Nations. Recognized as one of the world's most livable cities, Vancouver is surrounded by wild, natural beauty.

    Ballet BC is looking for an experienced, dynamic, collaborative dance professional to assume the role of full-time Rehearsal Director. The successful candidate must have a solid background in ballet and contemporary dance, extensive experience in the creation of new dance works and a desire to work in an intimate, collaborative and positive environment. The candidate will possess a passion for contemporary dance, sensitivity to the demands and challenges of the creative process, the flexibility to work with a variety of choreographers in a wide range of choreographic styles, and the ability to lead and inspire company dancers.

    In this role, the successful candidate will: - Be the primary point of contact between the Artistic Director, the dancers, the guest choreographers and all members of the artistic team
    - Work collaboratively with the Company Manager, Artistic Administrator, the Director of Production, Stage Manager, rehearsal assistants and all administrative staff
    - Foster communication and positive relationships with the local, national and international artistic communities and with the community at large
    - Be an ambassador, representative and spokesperson for the company and its artistic objectives and, at all times, act in the best interest of the company

    Responsibilities:

    Demonstrates strong artistic leadership
    - Creates and fosters a creative, collaborative and open ambience in the studio
    - Leads, inspires, motivates and engages Ballet BC dancers
    - Teaches company class on a regular basis
    - Acts as Rehearsal Director during the rehearsal of repertoire in studio and assists guest choreographers as necessary
    - Effectively documents rehearsals and performances, with video and written documentation as required, and reviews them with the Artistic Director, artists and the Stage Manager
    - Gains and maintains a solid working knowledge and understanding of the Addendum that governs the relationship between the company and the dancers to facilitate scheduling and procedures and to ensure the wellbeing of the dancers
    - Coordinates the rehearsal activities of guest choreographers and other artists working with the dancers
    - Communicates all casting changes to the appropriate personnel including the Stage Manager, Wardrobe Manager, Marketing Manager as necessary
    - Works with artistic and production team on the scheduling of dancers for rehearsals and performances in Vancouver and on tour, to ensure compliance with the Addendum
    - Works with company Wardrobe Manager on the scheduling of fittings and costume runs
    - Assists in recruiting dancers as required and helps coordinate company auditions
    - Evaluates résumés and videos of audition applicants and creates a short list of candidates for auditions
    - Advises the Artistic Director on the development, promotion and implementation of policies and procedures that promote the health and welfare of the dancers and the efficient use of company resources
    - Ensures that the Artistic Director is informed about dancer progress and issues affecting individual performance during class, rehearsals and productions
    - Working with the Artistic Director, generates progress reports on each dancer during class, in rehearsals and on stage
    - Must be willing to tour with the company when needed
    - Attend meetings required by the Artistic Director
    - Is available to teach adult classes and workshops held in our studios as needed if Rehearsal Director duties are not scheduled full-time at any point during the contract

    Qualifications:

    Extensive experience and success working in a contemporary dance environment
    - High level training and experience in classical ballet and contemporary dance
    - Extensive experience teaching professional classically trained dancers in a contemporary dance environment as well as teaching and rehearsing contemporary dance repertoire
    - Experience assisting choreographers in studio during the creation process
    - Experience leading Master Classes for dancers of all ages
    - Positive attitude, strong work ethic and inspiring presence
    - Strong interpersonal, communication and team building skills
    - Extensive knowledge of the Canadian, North American and international dance scenes
    - Basic computer skills
    - Ability to communicate in English with additional languages an asset

    Please apply with your resume and cover letter through our careers page at

    Ballet BC is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment. We thank all applicants for their interest in Ballet BC; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

    Remuneration:

    $70,000 per year plus enrolment in the company's benefits plan

    Organization: Richmond Museum
    Deadline: Apr. 29, 2024

    Organization: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
    Deadline: Apr. 17, 2024

    Organization: Ballet BC
    Deadline: May. 3, 2024

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    Deadline: Apr. 29, 2024

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    Deadline: May. 5, 2024

    Organization: Emily Carr University of Art + Design
    Deadline: Apr. 19, 2024

    Organization: Abbotsford Arts Council
    Deadline: Apr. 30, 2024

    To see more postings, see the full list at the right.

    The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is honoured to work on the traditional, unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and 240 other Indigenous communities across BC.

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