Community Building Services
Job Description of a Nepali Dance Choreographer
Department: 002 Cultural Preservation
If you love the culture to foster and help the community to preserve its historical culture successfully, this is the job for you. The CBS is looking for a flexible, talented, skilled and motivated individual to fulfill this Dance Choreography position.
Open Date: January 30, 2024
Requisition Number: CBSjobs-24- 01
Job Title: Nepali Dance Choreographer
FLSA Code: Entry Level
Standard Weekly hours: 3 hours
Working Schedule: Friday Evenings: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm or Saturdays: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Location: For Friday Evenings: 2530 South 400 East, For Saturdays: 300 E 2700 S LDS Church or 1578 W 1700 S UNP Hartland Partnership Center
Department: 002- Cultural Preservation
Pay Rate Range: $14-$20 hourly DOE
Open Until Filled: Yes
EEO Statement:
The Community Building Services is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
Job Summary
A Choreographer designs and directs the dance or stylized movement in dance performance, working closely with the program staff. A Choreographer works with dancers to interpret and develop ideas and transform them into the finished performance. Responsible for planning, coordination, selection of cultural-related music and using fluid body movements during the dances in a group with the goal of entertaining the audience and the public at the community events. Choreographers design dance routines for a variety of types of performances. Dance experience is needed for this occupation. The position will work with CBS board members, staff, partners, partners, and guardians to ensure a safe and enriching experience for participants. Create a safe, respectful environment that facilitates learning and is encouraging and engaging as well as culturally appropriate for the participants.
Required Education: No formal education required though some basic education, cultural related concepts are desirable.
The position is grant-funded for ONE year from start date, with the goal for securing additional funding for sustainability.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach the steps of dance to the participants, rehearse, help them perfect movements, techniques and timing.
- Create single dance, dual dance and multiple groups
- Accompany participants at the external events such as Living Traditions, World Refugee Day Celebration, Asian Festivals, Promise South Salt Lake annual event, etc.
- Use coordinated movement to express emotions through dance set to music.
- Perform possibly classical, modern or acrobatic dances.
- Take cues and instruction from the choreographer.
- Perform routines at rehearsals until moves are perfected.
- Work in tandem with other dancers to create an entire routine.
- Practice techniques
- Sing or provide other forms of entertainment.
- Present folk, ethnic or other popular kinds of dance.
- Go on to external events with performers whenever there are opportunities during the year.
- Promote performances
- Maintain healthy lifestyle to accentuate performance
- Teach instruction to dance students
- Choreograph routines set to music
- Take cues from music and adjust routine according to rhythm.
- Assess students for dance exams
- Keep records of students’ performance and progress
- Maintain your own dance skills and techniques
- Help participants for performance during the events with dressing, costumes, etc.
- Other Tasks as needed.
Preference
- Valid Driver license
- Pass the criminal investigation background check
- Knowledge of the community cultural history
- Willing to go above and beyond
- Highly creative and talented
Email your professional resume related to dance instruction to: buildingcommunity36@gmail.com
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