Rehearsal Director

Summary/Objective:

The Rehearsal Director fulfills the duties of all artistic operations, manages in-studio company rehearsals and performances, and teaches Company Classes. The role shall work closely with the Artistic Staff, PB General Manager/Director Artistic Operations, PB Company Manager, PB Production Director, SPB Director, SPB Artistic Coordinator.  This position reports to the Artistic Director for all responsibilities/duties.

Essential Functions:

• Rehearse and stage ballets in current company repertoire.
• Teach daily Company class as scheduled.
• Assist repetiteurs and choreographers in creation/staging of new works.
• Work with guest repetiteur to determine daily rehearsal needs including number of hours required and dancers to be called.
• Collaborate with the Artistic Director and stagers/choreographers to create casting for new and existing works.
• Participate in the creation of the daily rehearsal schedule.
• Collaborate with the Artistic Director, General Manager and Production Manager on season planning.
• Assist in reviewing audition submissions.
• Attend meetings as requested.
• Uphold the studio code of conduct and ensure PB guests and dancers also uphold the studio code of conduct.
• Work with School Director, SPB Artistic Coordinator, and CEPP Creative Director on planning for future seasons.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience: 

• 3-5 years’ experience as a dancer in a professional ballet company setting.
• Experience in teaching ballet class at a professional level.
• Experience in assisting stagers and choreographers and notating works.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
• Knowledge of AGMA CBA

Required Competencies: 

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• Ability to effectively utilize time in running rehearsals and staging ballets within time allotted.
• Must be able to multi-task and move fluidly between the roles of this position.
• Requires a team-oriented person who understands the dynamic of working with a diverse team to achieve organizational goals.
• Positive attitude and exceptional work ethic.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships within a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to collaborate well with others across all functional areas.
• Take appropriate steps to promote and enforce safe work practices within each area of responsibility in accordance with policies and protocols. 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must provide satisfactory background checks and child abuse clearances as may be required for role.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Organizational Diversity

The Philadelphia Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are deeply committed to cultivating and sustaining an organization that is equitable, fair, and inclusive in artistic expression and organizational behavior, policy, and practice.  We embrace diversity both on and off stage and strive to be an organization where all communities feel a sense of belonging.  We hold each other and ourselves accountable to these intentions every day. 

Philadelphia Ballet provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including medical, dental and vision insurance, Life/AD&D insurance, Short-term and Long-term insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off and more.