Rehearsal Assistant, Dance

Description: 

The Dance Division at The Juilliard School seeks applicants for a part-time Rehearsal Assistant for the 2026-27 academic year. 

The hours are typically late afternoon/evenings and weekends during tech/performance periods. The role will average 20 weeks per year and is for the 2026-27 academic year (34 weeks).

Salary: $25-$27 per hour for the 2026-27 academic year.

Application Process: 

Qualified applicants should submit: 

• A cover letter describing why you are interested in the rehearsal assistant position at Juilliard. The letter should include a short description detailing your experience as an administrator and/or rehearsal director (or equivalent), what you hope to bring to the Juilliard Dance Division, and what you hope to learn from your time in this role.

• Resume or C.V.

Selected candidates will be asked to complete a series of interviews with different staff members in Juilliard Dance. Additionally, candidates who progress through the interview process will be asked to submit contact information for three references. 
 

About Juilliard Dance

Juilliard Dance develops artists of the 21st century—trained in ballet, modern, and contemporary dance forms. In the four-year dance program—leading to a bachelor of fine arts degree—students learn the great traditions of both past and present. Juilliard dancers enjoy unparalleled opportunities to work with today’s leading choreographers and perform both new works and existing repertory. In addition to high caliber technical training and performances, dancers learn about the craft of choreography and immerse themselves in other facets of the field. Located at Lincoln Center in New York City, Juilliard prepares dancers for all the possibilities that lie ahead.

Working at Juilliard

Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The school’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens.

Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work, but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace. We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest, and we also thrive because we enjoy each other’s company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture, and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on community and culture.

We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website, juilliard.edu.

Role Responsibilities:

Provides support to Dance Division students, staff, guest artists, and choreographers throughout the year for all performance projects. Responsibilities include: 

• Monitoring and maintaining studios to ensure any needs in the physical space (temperature, floor tape, etc.) and technical needs (sound equipment, video, etc.) are addressed.

• Checks in regularly with the faculty or rehearsal assistants in the studios to ensure rehearsals are running smoothly in each studio.

• Serves as intermediary between the choreographers/guest artists and Dean & Director and Associate Director, relaying any information about the rehearsal process.

• Communicates with Dance Division production staff regarding any props, stage equipment and/or costume rehearsal attire when needed.

• Assists with rehearsal- and performance-related communication to students, Dance Division staff, guest artists and choreographers, including but not limited to scheduling, video footage, music files, absences, etc.

• Assists with taking notes, playing music, taking videos, and learning the movement language of said choreographic work in preparation to possibly run a rehearsal, if the opportunity and need arises.

• Attends Dance Division & Dance Production-related meetings, as scheduled.

• Additional duties, as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Is familiar with the choreographic process and knowledgeable on how to facilitate the artistic and technical needs of that process.

• Demonstrates professional attitude, diplomacy, and appropriate confidentiality, and can be readily prepared for each rehearsal space.

• Strong Administrative Skills, inclusive of strong written and verbal communication 

• Ability to learn new computer programs quickly

• Willingness to work as part