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If you are new to the college or university environment, it can be difficult to know how to evaluate the students in your classroom. When I first started teaching at the university level, I had to put in a lot of extra time making sure that I was able to do this within the requirements of academia.

It was a little intimidating.

I wrote an article for Dance Teacher that passed on some great advice from people such as Mary Fitzgerald, assistant professor at Arizona State University’s Herberger College of Fine Arts and Larry Lavender, head of the dance department at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. 

If you are going to be working in this type of environment anytime soon, it can really pay off to listen to some tips from those who have gone before you. And if you have anything to share with 4dancers readers, feel free to chime in here…

There are many ways to use social media. You can connect with other dancers in the field, keep up on the latest happenings in terms of a company you like–or get the word out about your latest performances.

But don’t overlook sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn for things such as research.

If you are going to be interviewing for a job somewhere, check out the LinkedIn profile of the organization, or peek at their Facebook page for the latest info. Many employers are doing just that these days when it comes to screening potential applicants–why shouldn’t you use it to your advantage as well?

You just might pick up on a detail that will help you get the gig.

Ballet Quad Cities is looking for one paid female dancer for a 29 week contract beginning September 7th, 2010.  The diverse repertoire of Ballet Quad Cities requires dancers to be classically trained as well as comfortable in all contemporary styles of dance.

Interested dancers should submit a resume, headshot, and video/dvd by email to: clyonballetqc (at) sbcglobal.net

or by mail to:
Ballet Quad Cities
Attn: Courtney Lyon
613 17th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201

Connect with Ballet Quad Cities on Facebook

Just a courtesy post…pass the word if you know anyone who might be interested…

Ballet Arkansas is looking for a male dancer, must be at least 18 years old (5′10″ or taller) with strong ballet technique/partnering and performing experience in classical and contemporary movement.  Other dance techniques and skills, such as jazz, tumbling and hip-hop, are desired but not required. A resumé, references, and dance photos (video submission can be discussed in the email) can be submitted to Arleen Sugano, Artistic Director, missa (at) suganosystem.com.  

40 week contract beginning August 1.

Central Michigan University is searching for a full-time Instructor of Dance to work in the Department of Communication and Dramatic Arts. This is for the 2010-2011 academic year, and the position requires an MFA in dance or an MA with related professional experience. To find out more, visit the page where the job is listed.

Auditions for male and female dancers for Perceptual Motion’s 2010/11 season: 

Seeking male and female dancers with a strong background in technical modern dance for our 2010/11 season 

Auditions: July 9 at 1:30 

Location: 4057 N. Damen Ave., rear entrance  

  Must be able to rehearse Wednesdays & Fridays 12:30 to 3:30 

If you cannot make the audition date/time and would like to audition, please contact us to schedule an alternate time.
 

Applicants must be 22 or over, have strong modern/ballet technique and be proficient at improvisation.  Each dancer must be creative and committed to the choreographic process, willing to explore movement, develop new vocabulary, take risks, work well with others and celebrate the possibilities and growth that will emerge.  Paid performances and possible teaching opportunities for qualified applicants.

Perceptual Motion, Inc., now in its 26th year, is a dynamic modern dance company whose dancers range in age from 23 to 90.  It was named Best Practices in Dance by the National Center for Creative Aging.  PMI was Curator’s Choice for Around the Coyote 2004 and has been seen on WGN, WTTW’s Art Beat Program, The Chicago Dance Project and Cable TV.  Choreography is by award-winning Artistic Director Lin Shook.  Its activities include concert dance performances,  residencies, workshops, after school programs and programs for elders.

 The spectrum of ages and movement ability creates an inspiring dichotomy-one that’s very robust yet calming; ethereal and real. (Lucia Mauro – The Chicago Tribune)

     PLEASE SEND RESUME AND PHOTO PRIOR TO AUDITION   
For more information, contact
Lin Shook
(773) 549-3958 
E-mail:pmidance@gmail.com

www.perceptualmotiondance.com 

Alabama State University has an opening for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Technical Theatre, and it is a 9-month, tenure track position. Candidates are expected to be able to teach both undergraduate dance and theatre classes, so experience in both is desirable.

Auditions for Ballet Arkansas, the only professional dance company in the state will be held on March 14, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Shuffles & Ballet II, 1521 Merrill Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72221.  Dancers must be at least 18 years old with advanced ballet technique and performing experience; female dancers must dance on pointe.  Other dance techniques and skills, such as partnering, jazz, modern, tumbling and hip-hop, will be considered during the selection process but at not required. A resume, references and dance pictures must be submitted at the audition. 36 week contract.

Belmont University is looking for some adjunct instructors to join their faculty. These are part-time positions in the theater department, and the school is searching pecifically for teachers that have expertise in Dance Technique including Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Modern, Dance Composition, Dance History, and/or Dance Kinesiology.  The university is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and the positions will remain open until they are filled, and those hired can expect to teach up to nine credit hours a semester, depending on what is needed.

If you are looking for a really great job opportunity and you have terrific credentials, check out this online posting for Princeton University. They are hiring choreographers and scholars to serve on the dance faculty on a part-time basis. The positions are non-tenure track, but they are listed as renewable.