JOB OPENING: P/T FREELANCE CREATIVE DANCE PRACTITIONER
JOB OPENING: P/T FREELANCE CREATIVE DANCE PRACTITIONER
Award winning dance charity, Combination Dance, delivers programmes of dance activity, participatory dance events, workshops and weekly classes to a diverse range of groups across London. We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, self-motivated Creative Dance Practitioner to join our team.
Our mission is to enrich the lives of individuals and the strength of communities through participation in dance activities and watching outstanding dance performances. We aim to offer experiences that provide social connection and inspire lifestyle changes that have a significant lasting impact on mental and physical wellbeing.
Combination Dance is a fun, supportive and growing organisation that encourages creativity and independence, as well as a strong sense of working together as a team.
The Creative Dance Practitioner will hold overall responsibility for co-developing and delivering dance and wellbeing classes and workshops with support from our Creative Director and Creative Producer.
Below are the main criteria and requirements of the post but this is neither an exhaustive nor exclusive list and the postholder may be required to undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected of such a role in a small organisation.
• Prior experience of teaching dance classes and/or workshops is essential.
• A minimum of 3 to 4 years professional training and development.
• The ability to teach a variety of styles is essential.
• The ability to teach dance and wellbeing classes to adults, adults with reduced mobility, children 7-11 years, adults with additional needs, children and teenagers with special needs. We are interested in artists that will be able to deliver to some of these groups but experience of teaching all groups is not essential. An understanding of the specific needs of some groups is essential.
• Prior experience with the Dance for Parkinson’s programme is an asset.
• We are excited about developing the regional outreach in the educational sector, so any experience of teaching in school or youth settings would be desirable.
• To adhere to our safeguarding responsibilities and Health and Safety policies and Combination Dance’s Code of Conduct.
• Data analysis, research and report writing skills would be an asset.
• Enthusiastic and committed to Combination Dance mission and values, and to making a difference to the lives of people with mental health issues through the medium of dance.
• Any experience of teaching on Zoom is desirable.
• Own transport is desirable but not essential and the classes are in Merton, Richmond upon Thames, and workshops and performances are across London.
• Open to learn, receive feedback and committed to your own professional development.
• Team player and enjoys working collaboratively; able to listen to, inspire and motivate others.
Also this role would include opportunities to choreograph community performances and festivals and work alongside our touring professional dancers, choreographers and health and wellbeing professionals.
Initially this role is Part Time 7 - 12 hours per week.
Fees for freelancers are £40 - £50 per hour.
If you feel you do not fit all the criteria but have relevant skills and experience that could make you a good fit for the role, then we would love to hear from you.
Please email us enclosing a covering letter and CV to Anne-Marie at
info@combinationdance.co.uk
Visit our website www.combinationdance.co.uk