The Diavolo Institute is Seeking Male Dancers and Teaching Artists for 2018-2019 Season

DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion® uses dance to explore the relationship between the human body and its architectural environment. Artistic Director Jacques Heim steers DIAVOLO’s diverse team of dancers, designers, choreographers and engineers to create visceral and awe-inspiring works that reveal how we are affected emotionally, physically and socially by the spaces we inhabit.

DIAVOLO Teaching Artists play a vital role in the development of our youth. Teaching artists inform, educate, and develop their students’ artistic, social, and cultural skills through the art and discipline of dance. With other DIAVOLO Teaching Artists, you will teach students ranging in age and level following the DIAVOLO curriculum in school cafeterias, gyms, and studios. Classes scheduled for this season are in the eclectic style of DIAVOLO made up of many different movement methods. Throughout the season you will work with the DIAVOLO Artistic Director, Institute Director, Tour Company Dancers and your fellow Teaching Artists to further develop your knowledge and skills as an artist and educator. The DIAVOLO Institute movement programs provide youth with a versatile and sound foundation in dance education as well as opportunities to engage creatively and perform. Among other dance forms such as Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Acrobatics, DIAVOLO’s unique style of Architecture in Motion® is an essential component toward building that foundation.

In addition to being a DIAVOLO Teaching Artist you will also have the opportunity to perform as a DIAVOLO Institute Dancer. See Below.

RESPONSIBILITIES + FUNCTIONS:

TEACHING ARTIST
Attend training session to take ownership of DIAVOLO curriculum
Teach fundamental dance skills and techniques in a class setting
Develop choreography that is relevant to the youth and age appropriate
Inform students of the history of DIAVOLO and help make relevant connections to
today’s culture.
Ensure that class material promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills as
well as cooperation and teamwork.
Utilize dance as a form of conflict resolution and reflection and connect dance
curriculum to youth development goals for students.
Help students discover and shape their artistic identity through creative
exploration.
Promote trust, self-esteem and confidence through performance in and outside of the
classroom.
Agree to the office conducting a central registry clearance
Complete a medical clearance and TB test
Attend teaching artist meetings
Maintain good communication and coordination with Institute Director and respond in a timely manner to requests and communications.

INSTITUTE DANCER
Attend all trainings and rehearsals to learn DIAVOLO vocabulary and repertory
Perform in selected in-school assembly shows throughout the school year
Attend DIAVOLO company classes at least once a month
Pass DIAVOLO strength test, or work towards passing

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience teaching recreational and advanced level modern or acrobatic dance
Experience teaching youth ages 9 to 18 years of age
Professional performance and/or choreographic experience
Knowledge and understanding of the VAPA and National Core Arts Standards
Actively pursuing artistic ambitions
Post secondary education in dance is a bonus
Professional experience in dance instruction preferred

How to Apply: Please send resume and any dance links to Dusty Alvarado, Institute Director, at [email protected]. Submissions will be accepted on an ongoing basis!

For more information please visit: https://www.diavolo.org/

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