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Arts Jobs Postings

Join the U GOT DANCE Entrepreneurial Team

U GOT DANCE, Ontario’s fastest growing arts education company, is looking for District Managers in Mississauga.

This is not your average position. If you want the excitement and responsibility of managing all aspects of an educational arts program including administration, staff hiring/deployment and client management, this position is for you. Share in the revenue of your territory.

Ideal candidates are bright, personable, precise and detail oriented, with the ability to assume “the buck stops here” responsibility in all matters pertaining to program delivery.

A reliable car, home office, and high-speed Internet access are required. Experience in arts education is a plus, but not essential.

Please respond to diacobucci@ugotinc.com with a copy of your resume and a letter outlining your suitability for this position.

For more information on U GOT DANCE and to see lots of videos of students and instructors in action, please visit ugotdance.com


Innovative Rhythm Dance Studios INC

Innovative Rhythm Dance Studios INC is looking for a dynamic individual for part time administrator. Must be able to work Tues, Thurs and Sat. We are looking for someone who is organized, outgoing, willing to work as a team, has computer knowledge and is willing to learn quickly. A dance background is a definite asset but not a must. Please forward your resume to shauna@irdance.ca

DivaGirl Inc

DivaGirl is hiring! As DivaGirl Inc. continues to grow across North America, we are looking for passionate, energetic women to join aboard our fun, exciting and divalicious team!

DivaGirl is an online female community, dedicated to help women across the nation to get fit, have fun and feel sexy! DivaGirl is your online source to various sexy dance/fitness-based classes, workshops and events, hosted in your area. We also provide you with up-to date information on exciting exercise trends, lifestyle crazes and self-confidence tips to help you lead a healthy, divalicious life!

The following positions are available starting October 2010:

Executive Assistant
· Work directly with Laura Furtado, Owner of DivaGirl Inc, on overall company projects and daily business activities
· Work on various projects that covers all divisions: DivaGirl Fitness, DivaGirl Entertainment, DivaGirl Beauty and DivaGirl-Preneur
· Regularly update our websites and various social media networks
· Working on various marketing/sales initiatives to build the DivaGirl Licensee & Membership Program across the county
· Work directly with the DivaGirl Licensees on various communications and programs
· Take a leading role in the launch of the new membership program and the D-VIP listing
· Help co-ordinate various DivaGirl events and promotions
· Be available to work at our mobile Toronto location at King & Portland, two afternoons a during the week (to be further discussed)
· Opportunities for additional commission earnings

DivaGirl Entertainment Marketing/Sales Assistant
· Work on various projects that covers the following divisions: DivaGirl Entertainment and DivaGirl Beauty
· Take a leading role in sourcing and connecting with entertainment partners and related companies· Take a leading role in booking dance events/gigs for corporate and private clients
· Work directly with the DivaGirl Dancers on various communications and bookings
· Working on various marketing/sales initiatives to build exposure of the DivaGirl Entertainment troupe
· Commission-based

Sales Representatives
· Work on various projects that covers the following divisions: DivaGirl Fitness, DivaGirl Entertainment and DivaGirl Beauty
· Working on various marketing/sales initiatives to build the DivaGirl Licensee & Membership Program across the county
· Commission-based

All positions are part-time, and paid with additional company perks.

Please only serious applicants apply. If you are interested in applying, please confirm which position is of interest and send your resume to info@divagirlfitness.com. Applications are due by September 26th.

Only potential candidates will be contacted for an personal interview. Interviews will be held on:

Tues, September 28th: 11AM- 8PM
Fri, October 1st: 11AM- 8PM
Interview will be allocated in 15-20 minute time slots.
Location: The Spoke Club
600 King St West, Toronto, ON (King & Portland)

Quinte Ballet School of Canada

Executive Director Position
Quinte Ballet School of Canada, based in Belleville, Ontario is seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director in partnership with the Artistic Director and Board of Directors is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission/goals and will also have day to day responsibilities for program development, administration, communication, personnel, volunteers and budget/finance.

The ideal candidate will have:
A degree or training in public administration, marketing, finance or management.
Experience in fundraising, public relations and non-profit management.
Experience working with a non-profit Board of Directors.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have ability to:
Work within an educational and artistic environment.
Work as a team member.
Effectively communicate in a variety of formats.
Proficiently operate computer software (word processing, database and accounting).
Prepare and analyze yearly budgets.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Quinte Ballet School of Canada, a non-profit organization, is one of Canada's top 5 professional dance training institutions. QBSC was founded in 1972 by former Artistic Director, Brian Scott. The School's current Artistic Director, John Ottmann was appointed in the Spring of 2009. Students of QBSC attend academic studies at local area public and secondary schools and are housed with billet families in the Belleville community. Students receive quality dance instruction and multiple performing opportunities during the academic year. The school conducts an annual international audition tour and also hosts a 4 week Summer Dance Training Session each year.

Chair
Quinte Ballet School Board of Directors
196 Palmer Rd
Belleville, ON
K8P 4E1
fax: 613 962-9275

The Debra-Lynne School of Dance

The Debra-Lynne School of Dance in Mississauga is looking for a dynamic individual for part time administrator. Must be able to work weekdays and Saturdays. We are looking for someone who is organized, outgoing, willing to work as a team, has computer knowledge and is willing to learn quickly.

A dance background is a definite asset but not a must.

Please forward your resume to debralynnedance@sympatico.ca

Allegro Dance School is looking for a receptionist

Experience is required. Applicants must be friendly and outgoing with strong organizational skills. Computer knowledge of MS Office is required and the ability to work on a team is essential. Knowledge of dance and retail is an asset. The ideal candidate must be willing to work evenings, Saturdays and Sundays, and can speak Chinese & English.

Please email your resume to allegrodance@hotmail.com


Marketing, Development and Arts Education Director
Canadian Children’s Dance Theatre

Canadian Children’s Dance Theatre is looking for an outgoing and experienced Marketing, Development and Arts Education Director. The interested individual should have a firm understanding of sales/advertising, publicity, and marketing through periodicals, newspapers, and social networking; and experience in graphic design, as well as organizing and adhering to production schedules. He/she should be knowledgeable and able to organize fundraising events, track incoming donations, as well as assist with grant research and writing. The candidate should also be knowledgeable with the Dance for Young Audiences (DYA) programming, and have experience in promotions, box office sales, and marketing for DYA productions within the Ontario school boards.

About the Company
Canadian Children’s Dance Theatre is a modern dance repertory company founded in 1980 to present gifted next-generation artists in professional productions. The Company has staged more than 1,000 performances from Barrie to Beijing. CCDT dancers work with celebrated Canadian choreographers in productions for audiences of all ages.

Skill Requirements
§ Post-secondary degree or diploma in arts administration or relevant discipline
§ At least 1 year experience in a similar position, preferably in a not-for-profit environment
§ Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign
§ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
§ Previous Box Office experience an asset
§ Ability to maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally
§ Excellent oral and written communication skills
§ Highly organized with the ability to multi-task
§ Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of the organization to meet or exceed their expectations
§ Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions to enhance organizational effectiveness; ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary

Additional Information
Applicants should have a strong understanding of being part of a small administrative environment where everyone is expected to contribute to the projects at hand. An interest in performing arts development, promotion, and education is essential. A background in dance and bilingualism (English/French) are assets, but not necessary.

Candidates should either Fax (416.924.4141) or Email their resumes to: development@ccdt.org. No phone calls please.

Dance Supervisor - Disney Cruise Line (DCL)

Job Description:

The Dance Supervisor is a salaried leadership position responsible for teaching and maintaining various choreography and blocking within the Disney Cruise Line LIVE entertainment offerings. This role specifically partners with the Resident Director, DCL shoreside teams and various shipboard management, to maintain show integrity as well as the Disney Cruise Line LIVE entertainment standards of quality and safety. The Dance Supervisor would be responsible for instructing any performers or fellow dance supervisors and/or partnering with outside contracted creative vendors - including, but not limited to, the creation of occasional staging and choreography. Administrative tasks include long and short-term scheduling of rehearsals, maintaining a current library of blocking books, documenting choreography and staging, and the creation and duplication of rehearsal / show DVDs.

Required Qualifications:
oBachelor's degree in Musical Theatre or Dance, Dance Certification or equivalent

oExperience in teaching numerous dance styles including, but not limited to: Tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical jazz, pas de deux partnering, ballroom, hip-hop, contemporary, country line dancing, disco

oExcellent communication and leadership skills

oAbility to communicate 'creative language' in a succinct and tactful manner

oExcellent ability to multi-task in a rehearsal setting

oStrong ability to motivate and inspire a cast to set high performance goals and standards

oAbility to quickly and accurately assess actors', singers' and dancers' movement skillset

oAbility to track multiple ensemble and understudy roles

oKnowledge of the most current dance styles, techniques and trends

oKnowledge of stunt choreography relating to: Spanish Web, Rappel, Single Point Flying

oKnowledge of basic hand puppeteering skills, as well as full body puppeteering

oKnowledge of basic tumbling terminology and skills - as well as familiarity with various rhythmic gymnastic skills

oKnowledge of body strengthening techniques related to the execution of choreography and stunts

oExperience with magic illusions and physical flexibility requirements.

Desired Qualifications:
oKnowledge of Disney Character Animation and the Character Performance Integrity

oCruise ship entertainment experience

oDesire to travel

To apply, please send your resume to wdw.prof.recruiter@disney.com.

Ontario School of Ballet & Related Arts - part time administrative staff

Ontario School of Ballet & Related Arts is seeking an individual to fill a part-time administrative position. Applicants must be friendly and outgoing with strong organizational and communication skills. Knowledge of dance is required. Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office is an asset and the ability to work on a team is essential.
If you are interested, please email your resume to staff@ontarioschoolofballet.com or call (416) 656-9568

City Dance Corps is looking for a Part Time Receptionist!

This is a young and vibrant studio offering a variety of services.

Experience is required. Must be adaptable to a fast paced environment, high degree of multi-tasking, and efficient in gaining product knowledge. The ideal candidate is highly enthusiastic, outgoing, responsible, and detail–oriented, with strong motivational, communication and Interpersonal skills.

- Mandatory computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- Dance experience is an asset!

Hours: 4:00pm -10:30pm Monday to Thursday, 4:30pm-8pm on Friday's, and possible Saturdays and Sunday's. Hours will be determined accordingly.

Please email your resume to estelle@citydancecorps.com
(Please write in subject, Reception Application. No phone calls please.)

*Only those considered for the position will be contacted for an interview*

Dominican Republic :WE'RE LOOKING FOR TALENTED ENTERTAINERS & MANAGERS WITH STAR QUALITY

And Star Quality deserves Star Treatment.

OK, so we can't offer you a private jet, however we can offer you a sun soaked season abroad in the Dominican Republic, a very competitive salary, insurance, your own room in a quality apartment with all the rent and bills paid, meals in your hotel restaurant and flights to and from the resort.

The E3 Group are recruiting on behalf of Signature Vacations and First Choice Holiday Villages for an exciting and dynamic entertainment product that is brand new to the Dominican Republic. We are looking for entertainers with big personalities, charismatic compères and skilled entertainment managers who enjoy running daytime events and socializing with the guests.

Whether you consider your strength to be in presenting or in singing and dancing, we would like to hear from you.
INTERESTED?

Please email your resume and photo to:
Bev Hoey: bev_hoey@e3grouponline.com
Or for further information please call our UK based Hotline: 01144 12737 04961
www.e3grouponline.com