Adjunct- Dance Actor

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DES MOINES, IA 50316, The Theatre Arts Department at Grand View University seeks an experienced dance instructor to teach Dance for the Actor, an introductory dance course designed specifically for theatre students.

The course introduces students to fundamental dance technique, terminology, movement, and physical awareness with an emphasis on skills applicable to musical theatre and stage performance. Students will develop basic dance vocabulary, coordination, rhythm, flexibility, strength, and confidence while learning to apply movement skills to theatrical performance.

The ideal candidate will have professional or academic experience in dance and a strong interest in working with beginning-level performers. Experience teaching dance to actors, musical theatre performers, or young people is highly desirable.

• Teach an introductory Dance for the Actor course for undergraduate theatre students.
• Introduce students to basic dance vocabulary, terminology, and technique.
• Develop students' coordination, musicality, rhythm, physical awareness, and movement confidence.
• Incorporate foundational styles and movement commonly encountered in musical theatre.
• Provide instruction appropriate for students with varied levels of previous dance experience.
• Help students develop the physical skills and vocabulary necessary for participation in musical theatre productions and auditions.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Prepare and deliver lessons, demonstrations, exercises, and choreography appropriate to beginning-level performers.
• Evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Follow university policies and course expectations related to instruction, grading, and attendance

Pre-employment background check required.

• Bachelor's degree (BA or equivalent).
• Demonstrated dance training and performance experience.
• Previous teaching or instructional experience in dance, theatre, musical theatre, or a related performing arts discipline.
• Ability to teach beginning-level dance students in a supportive and accessible manner.

• MFA, MA, or other graduate degree in Dance, Theatre, Musical Theatre, or a related field.
• Experience teaching dance specifically to actors or musical theatre students.
• Professional experience in musical theatre performance or choreography.
• Experience with multiple dance styles commonly used in musical theatre.
• College-level teaching experience.