Job description
- Schedule, coordinate, oversee, and evaluate two 3-week dance residencies at PS/MS 27 in Red Hook, Brooklyn
- Work with the teaching artist to ensure that the curriculum meets the Department of Education Blueprint for DanceServe as liaison between Dancing in the Streets, the teaching artist, and the school
- Attend 4 – 5 residency sessions and the final performance on June 14, 2008
- Write a final report after the conclusion of the residencies
From May 27–June 14, 2008, teaching artist Adia Whitaker (Artistic Director of Ase Dance Theatre Collective) and ASE’s percussionist, Sekou Alájé will conduct two 3-week intensive dance residencies—for 5th & 6th grades—at PS/MS 27 in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Both residencies will culminate in a public performance by the students on June 14, 2008, at the Hip Hop Generation Next community wide block party in Red Hook’s Coffey Park, which will include performances by professional dance companies.
Qualifications
Dance teaching and supervisory experience; and strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience working with public schools a plus.
Hours
The position begins immediately and requires approximately 70 hours of work. Flexible hours for the most part, except for attendance at the residencies during school hours once or twice a week between Mary 27 and June 13; and attendance at the final performance on Saturday, June 14.
Fee
Commiserate with experience
Apply by cover letter and resume to Aviva Davidson at adavidson@dancinginthestreets.org. (Please write Arts Education Coordinator on Subject Line). Or fax to 212-625-3510.