Job Opportunities & Classifieds

Professional Ballet/Contemporary Dancer Needed for an April 14 and/or May 5 Performance.
Rehearsals in West Hartford, CT. Pay commensurate with experience.
Please send resume, and head shot and dance photo to Ruth Lewis at srlewis32@comcast.net

Open Position for Program Manager, Dance Department, Hartt Community Division
The Hartt School Community Division (HCD) is seeking a highly qualified program manager to oversee and implement the day-to-day operations of the Dance Department.

Organization Overview - The Hartt School Community Division of the University of Hartford is a comprehensive community arts school that annually provides performing arts instruction to more than 2,000 students. It is a division of The Hartt School, one of the seven colleges of the University of Hartford.

The Community Division offers a variety of opportunities in music and dance for students of all ages, experience levels, and abilities. Students may choose among a number of options, from private music instruction and dance classes to large performing ensembles and chamber music. Paths of study range from serving the passionate hobbyist to the ambitious pre-professional.

The Dance Department at The Hartt School Community Division carries on the tradition and quality of the School of the Hartford Ballet, providing a comprehensive training curriculum for children, adults and pre-professional dancers. The department offers year-round classes in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and other cultural dances to students ages age three through adult.

For more information on The Hartt School Community Division, visit www.hcd.hartford.edu.

Reporting Relationship - The Program Manager reports to the Director.

Job Responsibilities - The main job responsibilities of the Program Manager will be to:
• Manage, coordinate and supervise the operations of Dance Department activities.
• Work closely with the Director and Department Chair to implement short and long-range marketing and promotion plans.
• Establish, cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, parents and members of the community.
• Assist the Director and Department Chair in identifying, planning and implementing performance and educational opportunities, including community partnership programs and off-site performances.
• Act as a representative for prospective and current students and parents, and respond to inquiries regarding HCD programs.
• Develop and oversee select HCD Dance Department project budgets.
• Manage the logistics of room scheduling and set-up, as needed, to assist faculty and support the operational needs of the program.

Personal Skills/Attributes/Qualifications - The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
• Significant dance operations experience
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• The ability to work effectively with many different constituencies including students, families, faculty, staff, and institutional partners
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Must be dedicated and able to work independently at a high level

Educational Requirements - Bachelor’s degree or comparable field experience

Schedule - Monday through Friday, with additional evening and weekend work as needed

Compensation - Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement Plan, and Paid time off.

Application Process - Please send two complete sets of the following: resume, cover letter (including position of interest and salary requirements), and professional references to:

University of Hartford
Attn: Human Resources Development
200 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117-1599
hrd@hartford.edu
Fax: 860.768.4732

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national and ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer (AA), Male (M), Female (F), Disabled (D), Veteran (V).

Children’s Ballet Teacher

The Hartt School Community Division Dance Department has an opening for a Children’s Ballet Teacher. Interested individuals should hold a BFA in Dance or several years children’s dance experience with a professional school and be prepared to start immediately.
Amanda Kilpatrick
Dance Department Administrator
Hartt School Community Division
35 Westbourne Parkway
Hartford CT 06112
860-768-6000
Fax: 860-768-2496
www.hcd.hartford.edu

Location also at Simsmore Square
540 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury

The Dance Department is now on Face Book. To join our group and get the latest on upcoming events, search Dance Department, Hartt Community Division of the University of Hartford.

Dance Instructor Needed

Westport based dance studio seeking dance instructor to teach 4-6 yr olds, must have ballet, tap and musical theater training. A minimum 2 hours per week. Experience teaching teens and adults a major plus. Call 203-341-8900 or email amanda@thedancecollectivect.com

Instructors Needed
New Haven Ballet is seeking part-time, experienced, and energetic instructors to teach Student Division and Children's Division classes for ages 7-18. A strong classical ballet background is required. Please send resumes with a cover letter to:
New Haven Ballet
70 Audubon Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Administrator@newhavenballet.org

Substitute Dance Faculty Search
The Hartt School Community Division University of Hartford is seeking dance faculty substitutes in jazz, tap, and hip hop. Ideal candidates will have vast experience instructing both youth and adults at varying ability levels. Faculty substitutes will be contracted to fill the dance department’s class coverage needs for the remainder of the season. Classes run Monday through Saturday in Hartford and Simsbury locations. Email resume and available days to mchasse@hartford.edu. Competitive compensation for qualified professionals. Auditions to follow.

Pre-dance and Tap Teachers Needed

Farmington Dance is seeking an experienced pre-dance teacher and tap teacher for Saturday mornings. Candidate must be able to adapt to present curriculum. Our studio hosts a performing company as well as a recreational studio. Located in Canton on RT 44. Send resume to info@farmingtondance.com.

Kym Nash
Farmington Dance
133 River Road, Canton, CT 06019
860-693-1800

Seeking Experienced Teachers
Connecticut Ballet is seeking experienced teaching artists in all dance disciplines (including ethnic forms) for its expanding statewide outreach and mentoring programs. Summer/Fall employment in community-based programs for underserved youth ages 7-17. Please send resume and references to Michelle Bauman, Director of Education, at ctballet@ix.netcom.com. Visit www.connecticutballet.com for more info.

Substitute Ballet, Modern and Jazz Teachers
The Ridgefield School of Dance is looking for a substitute ballet, modern and jazz teachers experienced in teaching ages 3 through 12. Schedule would be flexible and based on needs of the school. Professional background is preferred, but experience is most important. This is a great way to get involved with a ballet school with a growing enrollment and future needs for additional staff. Please send information to info@theridgefieldschoolofdance.com or mail resume to The Ridgefield School of Dance, 137 Old Branchville Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877.

Do you teach Hip-hop? Jazz? Capoeira? Do you enjoy leading social dancing such as swing, zydeco, or salsa? If you are interested in starting up a regular class or event in our venue, please contact us directly at 860-347-6971 ex 3777 or email trolle@chc1.com. We are open to all age groups and genres of dance.