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Dance Projects by ME is seeking a production assistant and two workshop volunteers to assist with the Minnesota International Dance Festival. This project will run September-October 2023 with festival dates the week of October 16-22, 2023.

The Minnesota International Dance Festival (MNIDF) brings together international dance instructors, choreographers, community members, and emerging Twin Cities artists for a week of community exchange through workshops and performances. This year’s featured country is Mexico. The festival will include 3 week-long workshops, a choreographer’s panel conversation, and three performances.

Positions Available:

• Production Assistant (1) to help with social media, program design, and backstage needs during tech/show week.
  Rate: $15-20/hour
  Hours: Approximately 30 total hours
• Workshop Hosts (2) to help with registration check-in during the festival week.
  Compensation: Full Scholarship for the MNIDF workshops (3 daily workshops during 4-day festival and show ticket).
  Availability: October 17-20 from 9:30am-3:30pm
  

Dance Projects by ME seeks to cultivate space for dance projects inspired by diverse styles and community exchange. We strive to create dance accessibility through choreography, education, and performance.

To apply, please send your interest to Erika Martin and Carmen Lucia Lincoln by Friday, September 15.

Threads NexGen/YDP (Youth Dance Project) is looking to hire a qualified ballet instructor to teach technique class on Tuesdays for the upcoming 12-week fall session. We seek skilled dance instructors to join our weekly intensive programming that also includes modern, nutrition, and embodied movement exploration at Threads Dance Nexus. Ethnically diverse individuals are encouraged to apply.

September 18-December 9
Beginning/Advanced-Beginning Ballet on Tuesday evenings.
For youth ages 8-12.

Instructors will be compensated for class hours at a rate of $40/hour. Instructors are also welcome to attend Threads Company Class on Mondays or Tuesdays from 9:00-10:30am as well as rent the studio at a discounted staff rate.

Candidates must have extensive experience in ballet, strong communication skills, experience working with children, and provide informative, engaging, and effective movement instruction reflecting the Dance Nexus philosophy included below.

NexGen/YDP uses a holistic approach to training future dance artists. The program enables youth to enhance technical skills, explore creativity, and manage stress and trauma in a safe, supportive environment. Students will receive high-level training and education from professionals in ballet technique, modern dance technique, embodied movement exploration, and nutrition. At Threads Dance Nexus, we strive to create an equitable and inclusive learning environment where students’ gifts can be cultivated and opportunities for growth are embraced. We seek to be a place where diverse learners are treated with dignity and respect.

Our Teaching Philosophy
Culturally Relevant — so that dancers of any race or ethnicity feel a sense of belonging.
Trauma-Informed – dance education has the potential to reproduce harm or liberate; we chose liberation!
Anatomically Sound – working safely with the body to keep you dancing longer and stronger.
Inclusive and Equitable – all are welcome and differing needs are acknowledged.
Socially Just – seek to rectify injustice through arts activism.

If you would like more information and to apply, please email an introduction and your resume to Angela Ericson at aericson@threadsdance.org.