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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable

Teaching Artist (Dance)

Notes in Motion/Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre

Salary: $45/hour

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About Our Organization

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre/Notes in Motion presents dynamic 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. Our education program, Notes in Motion, brings inclusive dance 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. We aim to provide access to the art form of dance to inspire the next generation of dance appreciators.

Job Position Summary

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre/Notes in Motion is seeking experienced Dance Teaching Artists – specializing in Hip Hop, African Dance, Latin Dance, and/or early childhood dance – for immediate placement in ongoing dance education programs during the school day and after-school in NYC Public Schools. Teaching Artist AUDITION will take place at our Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio at 412 Broadway, 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10013 on Friday, September 5th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Teaching artists lead in-school or after-school dance programs in public schools throughout the five boroughs of NYC. Rates start at $45/hr and include paid time for curriculum and professional development. Since 2000, Notes in Motion has worked with over 220,000 students across the 5 boroughs. Our programs occur within the school day (between 8am-3pm) or after school (3pm-6pm).

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 Latin, African Diasporic styles, STEP, Hip Hop, Indian, Bollywood, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Ballroom, and/or Creative Dance training.
  • 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.
  • Spanish, Mandarin, and Arabic speakers a plus
  • Learn more about our programs at https://notesinmotion.org

Roles & Responsibilities

Teaching artists lead in-school or after-school dance programs in public schools throughout the five boroughs of NYC. Rates start at $45/hr and include paid time for curriculum and professional development. Since 2000, Notes in Motion has worked with over 220,000 students across the 5 boroughs. Our programs occur within the school day (between 8am-3pm) or after school (3pm-6pm).

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.

How to Apply

To reserve an audition slot, submit a detailed TEACHING RESUME (no performance resumes please), a SAMPLE LESSON PLAN in Hip Hop, Latin Dance, African Dance, or Early Childhood Dance (45-60 minutes) and indicate what age/grade it is targeted for, and a COVER LETTER as a separate attachment highlighting your dance training and teaching experience. Send these three items to: Alana Urda, Director of Education at alana@notesinmotion.org with subject line DANCE TEACHING ARTIST AUDITION. Please note incomplete applications will not be considered.

Once Confirmed – What to Prepare for the Audition?

In preparation for the audition, please prepare approx. 10-12 min of content to teach a modified class to the group based on the bulleted class structure below. You will teach other auditioners in the room. We are looking for Teaching Artists to teach substantive technical dance skills and movement vocabulary while nurturing creative expression. We want to see how you manage pacing/flow, model and guide movement, and scaffold both skill building and creative instruction into your teaching. At the top of your class, please state the age group and dance style the class is intended for.

  • Opening ritual (1 min)
  • Warm-up highlighting vocab & technical skills (3 min)
  • Creative/Improvisational activity (3 min)
  • Choreography (3-5 min)

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.