Choreographer​/Dance Teacher

The Summer Stage Choreographers are responsible for creating and designing the movement sequences for a production, such as a musical, dance performance, or theater show. They will work closely with the director and other members of the creative team to ensure that the choreography aligns with the overall vision for the production.

Qualifications:

• You must be a high school graduate
• Background in theater, including experience as a choreographer
• Have a degree or studying dance, education, or a related field
• Strong understanding of various dance styles and techniques
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Passion for dance and the arts

Key Responsibilities:

• Be present at Camp from 9:00 - 4:00 with an hour lunch
• Teach Dance classes in the morning and run
• Be present at as many performances as possible
• Create and design movement sequences for a production
• Collaborate with the director and other members of the creative team to ensure that the choreography aligns with the overall vision for the production
• Rehearse and instruct performers on the choreography
• Attend rehearsals and performances to ensure that the choreography is executed correctly
• Make adjustments to the choreography as needed
• Provide feedback to performers on their movement and performance
• Ensure that the performers are in good physical condition

There are many valuable opportunities to create with MTC throughout our season. Whether you are a professional trying to give back to community theater roots or a young artist trying to make your way into a career in production, design, or education.
During a typical season we produce four youth musical, one young adult musical, one all ages musical, one adults only musical/cabaret and a performing arts day camp with five overlapping sessions resulting in five youth musicians across nine weeks in the summer. All of these productions need Directors, Choreographers, Vocal Directors, Tech Directors, Costume Designers, Stage Managers, front of house positions and more.