The New Zealand School of Dance, one of the southern hemisphere’s leading conservatoires for quality dance training, is looking for an experienced and inspirational contemporary dance tutor.
This is a full-time position in Wellington, New Zealand from January 2016. The tutor will join the School's contemporary dance faculty principally teaching students of the full-time course, with occasional teaching on outreach programmes.
The tutor will be responsible for:
- Planning, coordination and realisation of a teaching programme,
- Ensuring high standards and delivery of quality education,
- Coaching, mentoring and evaluation of students,
- Contributing to course content, including allied subjects,
- Development of the course and school's profile and networks.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Exceptional technique teaching at the highest level, including: strong floor work with clear muscular alignment; strong partnering skills; tumbling, aerial and strength work; facilitating creativity and compositional skills; repertoire. Extensive experience as a professional contemporary dancer and/or choreographer,
- Knowledge of creative processes in the industry and relevant education techniques,
- Academic qualification in relevant field,
- Current industry knowledge and contacts,
- A commitment to safe dance practise,
- Great personality. A team player and inspirational teacher.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to spend two weeks as a guest tutor at NZSD during 2015. Please outline your availability for this.
To make an expression of interest please send a cover letter and CV by 5pm Wednesday 1 April 2015. Email to dance@nzschoolofdance.ac.nz. www.nzschoolofdance.ac.nz