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