CAREERS

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The Company Dancer responsibilities are to practice and rehearse Spanish dance routines in the styles of Flamenco, Folkloric, Classical, Escuela Bolera and Contemporary Dance under the direction of the Artistic Director to achieve the desired interpretation and presentation of the piece. This is a part time / hourly position, pay is $15.40 an hour. Rehearsal schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 7pm to 10pm, Saturdays 11am to 3pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Show up on time for rehearsals, performances, promotional events, and costume fittings.

• Take instruction from the artistic director and/or repetidor.

• Flexibility to work long hours to perfect dance routines.

• Collaborate with other dancers and instructors to modify steps, routines, and formations as needed.

• Train and exercise to maintain the required levels of ability and fitness

• Take initiative to research on different Spanish dance styles and techniques.

• Maintaining good relationships with fellow team members, the instructors, and senior staff.

• Eagerly accepts coaching and feedback for improvement.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal training and extensive dance experience in Flamenco, Folkloric, Classical, Escuela Bolera.

• Previous ballet training is a plus.

• Must be disciplined and demonstrate good time management skills and high professional standards.

• Ability to harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.

• Ability to perform dances as member of a group before live audiences.

• Ability to establish and maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.

• Have a positive attitude and passion for working with others.

• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and 100% passionate about dance.

• Ability to coordinate dancing with that of partner and group of dancer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.

• Stand, walk or run for long periods of time.

• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.

• Be physically active for long periods of time.

• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.

• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.

• Use fingers, one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.

• Dancers are exposed to moderate light and sound.

To apply please send your resume to hr@eesdt.org

After School Matters provides Chicago teens the opportunity to explore their passions and develop their talents through free, world-class after-school and summer programs across Chicago.

The Ensemble Español partners with the non-for-profit After School Matters (ASM) and Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) to provide hundreds of Chicago high school students the opportunity to learn the history, culture and professional theatrical art form of Spanish dance. Our professional dancers / educators, support teens’ growth and development in an intentional and meaningful way providing them the opportunities to explore and develop their talents, while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond.

THE POSITION:

We are looking for a part time Spanish Dance Teaching Artist to provide instruction for the ASM Summer Program from June 23rd to August 1st, 2025. The program runs from Monday through Thursday from 9am to 2pm at the “J” Building of Northeastern Illinois University. Compensation is $35.00 an hour.

REQUIREMENTS:

-Training and performance experience in traditional and contemporary Spanish dance including Flamenco, Folkloric, Classical and Escuela Bolera.

-Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

-Previous teaching experience required.

-Strong ability to cultivate a positive teaching and learning environment

-This position is eligible for the CPS background check and fingerprint process.

-CPR certification is needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

-Lift, push, pull, or carry art supplies and furniture weighing up to 40 pounds.

-Walk up and down stairs.

-Bend, twist, reach, turn, stand and/or sit for long periods of time.

To apply please send your resume to hr@eesdt.org