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Dance Instructor: Wichita, KS

Location: Wichita, KS 

Regina Klenjoski Dance Company is a contemporary dance company based in Wichita, delivering dynamic dance theater and award winning education programming. We are seeking a Dance Instructor/Teaching Artist for our in studio youth dance classes. We welcome candidates with a wide range of dance expertise and teaching experience in ballet, hip hop and creative movement. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a passion for dance education, youth empowerment, and possess dance teaching experience. Experience creating inclusive classroom environments and bilingual artists and individuals from traditionally under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Available classes:

  • Saturdays, 10 am-12:45 pm, 9 weeks starting September 13. Ballet and Tap ages 4-7, Tiny Tots Hip Hop ages 4-7, and Parent and Me Dance ages 2-3. Classes held at Wichita State University.
  • Mondays, 5:20-7:05, 9 weeks starting September 15. Beginning Ballet Lvl 1 and Beginning Hip Hop Levl 1 ages 7-11.

General Responsibilities: 

  • Teaching: Instructing students in technique, safety, and correct form
  • Creating lesson plans: Developing lesson plans and choreography, and customizing lessons to meet students’ needs
  • Evaluating students: Assessing student performance and providing constructive feedback
  • Helping students improve: Helping students develop strength, flexibility, and coordination, and helping them express themselves through dance
  • Organizing in-studio performances: Organizing performances and monitoring students’ progress to help them improve as performers and individuals
  • Creating a positive environment: Maintaining a positive and encouraging teaching environment   

Qualifications – Education and Experience 

  • Minimum two years of dance teaching experience. 
  • Expert knowledge of at least one dance genre.  
  • Preferred – BA or BFA in dance related field or pursuing one currently

Professional and Technical Competencies: 

  • Support the philosophy and mission of RKDC
  • Able to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. 
  • Classroom management strategies. 
  • Lesson planning using an objective and outcomes based approach. 
  • Choreography 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.  
  • Ability to get to schools and community partners independently and reliably.  
  • Possess excellent organizational skills. 
  • Collaborate effectively with RKDC’s artistic director.  
  • Willingness to learn new things and eagerness to acquire new skills. 
  • Maintain positive and professional rapport with others. 

Physical Demands: 

  • Must be able to transport self and teaching materials to class locations. 
  • Demonstrate and maintain a high level of technical proficiency and physical ability in your respective dance genre. 

How To Apply:

  • Submit Resume, cover Letter and two references to jobs@rkdc.org

Compensation:

  • $25-32 per class dependent on experience. Position is hired as 1099 independent contractor

RKDC is an equal employment opportunity employer. RKDC does not discriminate against employees or applications on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.