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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable

Dance Teaching Artist

Notes in Motion/Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre

Salary: $45-50/hour

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About Our Organization

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre/Notes in Motion engages communities in dynamic dance theatre and inclusive arts education programs. Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre presents dance theatre productions that activate emotional expression. Through an interplay of athletic and articulate motion, we present theatrical and immediate works that engage audiences from start to finish and beckon a response of thought, feeling, and soul.  Notes in Motion brings dance education programs to the NYC Public Schools in styles including modern, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, Latin, African, and more. Programs are united by our singular approach to dance education, The Movement Exchange Method, which combines technical instruction with creative skill-building and collaborative learning. Programs foster self-discovery, risk-taking, and making connections. We aim to provide access to the art form of dance to inspire the next generation of dance appreciators.

Job Position Summary

Dance Teaching Artist
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre/Notes in Motion is seeking experienced Dance Teaching Artists for immediate placement in ongoing dance and movement residencies and after-school programs in the NYC Public Schools. Teaching artists lead in- school or after-school dance programs in schools throughout the five boroughs of NYC. Since 2000, Notes in Motion has worked with over 120,000 students across the 5 boroughs. Currently we have partner schools in Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. Our programs occur within the school day (between 8am-3pm) or after school (3pm-6pm).
Compensation: $45-$50/hr and include paid time for curriculum and professional development.

Roles & Responsibilities

Qualified candidates should have:

  • At least 1-5 days per week available between 8am-3pm (in-school programs) and/or 2:30pm-6pm (after-school programs) for immediate placement experience in a variety of dance forms such as ballet, modern, jazz, tap, ballroom, hip hop, Latin and African Diasporic styles, and/or creative dance training
  • Bachelors Degree in Dance or Dance Education Professional dance background and experience teaching in NYC public schools (or similar settings) with elementary, middle, and/or high school populations
  • Choreographic experience in a variety of settings for youth Experience teaching theater, yoga, martial arts, and/or gymnastics a plus
  • Spanish, Arabic, or Chinese speakers a plus!

How to Apply

To apply, please send a substantive cover letter and resume to our Director of Education, Alana Urda, at alana@notesinmotion.org SUBJECT LINE: Dance Teaching Artist

Notes in Motion/Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre is rooted in our mission of offering access, nurturing community, and promoting individual expression and freedom. Our dance education programs in the NYC schools offer students tools to express themselves, engage with their peers, and gain a more well rounded school experience. Through sharing and providing access to this inclusive learning model, we are engaged in the critical work of breaking down barriers of systematic racism and oppression. We actively recruit diverse teaching artists, dancers, staff, and board to reflect, empower, and celebrate the diverse populations we serve. We are steadfast in our commitment to equity and change and driven to show up with vulnerability in an open dialogue with our schools, audiences, patrons, volunteers, and supporters. It is a privilege to share the joy of dance, offering students and audiences in-roads to discover inspiration, meaning, and joy. We continue into our third decade of dance making, sharing, and educating with a dedication to foster equality, access, and opportunity to all.  — Amanda Selwyn, Artistic/Executive Director