What are the responsibilities and job description for the Choreographer position at Urbana High School?
URBANA SCHOOL DISTRICT #116
TITLE: Choreographer
LOCATION: Urbana High School
SUPERVISOR: Athletic Director/Assistant Principal, Urbana High School
JOB SUMMARY: To create dance and movement for theatre productions and manage scheduling and communication with actors who dance.
Key Duties:
- Understanding specifications as well as limitations of the project, and collaborating with the Director, as well as lighting, music, and costume departments to ensure dance routines are completed to a high standard.
- Creating dance steps that fit with the mood, music, theme, and that are audience-appropriate.
- Supporting, guiding, and explaining all steps and formations to dancers.
- Ensuring the studio or venue is available for rehearsal and that dancers have been notified in a timely manner.
- Conducting research by watching dance shows, attending performances, and reading up on different routines.
- Attending shows and events to gain new ideas and network with others.
- Notifying the Director and other stakeholders about potential issues, and drawing up contingency plans.
- Scheduling one-on-one sessions and providing extra support where required.
- Showing up on time for all rehearsals, performances, and meetings.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow all district policies, school rules and procedures
- Execute other duties and assignments as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma.
- Degree in fine arts or similar preferred
- Extensive dancing skill and experience.
- Passion for dance and working with other creatives.
- Strong interpretive and creative thinking skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, time management skills, and work ethic.
- Superb interpersonal, collaborative, and communication abilities.
- Currently employed with USD #116
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary is based on a stipend determined through the Urbana School District #116 and UEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. This is a non-exempt position.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the current supervisor, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal and/or head coach of the program.
CREATED: June, 2021
