Dance Teaching Artist/Artistic Associate for After-School and Outreach Programs

Position Overview:

The Dance Teaching Artist/Artistic Associate for After-School and Outreach Programs is a high impact role designed for individuals with a strong professional dance performance background who are passionate about dance education and outreach. The role supports both the artistic and administrative success of the programs, and is responsible for carrying out the mission of the organization with excellence. Individuals passionate about the difference that dance education can make in children’s lives, with an interest in continued career growth and enhancement are encouraged to apply.

Organization Mission

NDI New Mexico is founded with the knowledge that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate children. The purpose of our distinctive programs is to help children develop discipline, a standard of excellence, and a belief in themselves that will carry over into all aspects of their lives. NDI New Mexico teaches children excellence through the dynamic discipline of dance. We are one of the largest organizations serving youth in our state and our programs address critical youth development needs by partnering with public schools in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Northern New Mexico, and Residency sites throughout the state, offering both rigorous performing arts classes for all ages and an In-School Outreach Programs for 3rd to 5th graders.

Purpose of Teaching Artist/Artistic Associate Role:

The Teaching Artist/Artistic Associate is responsible for teaching curriculum and creating choreography in the NDI New Mexico In-school, After-School and Advanced Teams programs, bringing high-quality dance education and performance experiences to students in NDI New Mexico’s Santa Fe and Espanola Valley programs. The role is for an experienced dancer, choreographer and dance educator passionate about the NDI New Mexico pedagogy and its applications in both the public school and dance studio settings.

Primary Responsibilities:

Artistic- Teaching and Choreography      

• Teaches in Santa Fe and Espanola In-School and Advanced Teams programs (for elementary and middle school public school students), creating lesson plans and choreography aligned with NDI New Mexico curriculum and Impact Model.
• Teaches in the Dance Barns After-School program in 1-3 dance disciplines (ballet, plus 1-2 other disciplines including tap, hip hop, modern, jazz, creative movement, or other styles). Teaches across a span of ages and levels, creating lesson plans and choreography for performances aligned with curriculum and Impact Model.             
• Teaches in specialty programs including summer, specialty/community guest pieces, workshops.
• Opportunities for directing programs as assigned and based on classroom and leadership experience.                      

Administrative

• Supports administrative operations for Santa Fe and North Outreach and Advanced Training programs and associated events and activities, including but not limited to planning and creating schedules, leading and tracking communication with students and families, creating informational materials related to event and program logistics, and other communications and administrative duties, as assigned.

Special Projects

• Provides backstage and/or front of house support for performances, including acting as stage manager, deck manager, runner/assistant stage manager, or other roles as assigned and based on experience.
• Supports administration and production of associated programs, projects and events, including fundraising events, teacher trainings, off-site performances, and others as needed.

General Duties:

• Works collaboratively with all other Full-time staff to ensure quality, consistency, and coordination of all work an