Job description
Join Lumina Dance Collective in the heart of New York City as our Dance Program Lead. This pivotal role blends executive leadership, choreographic innovation, and top-tier instruction to elevate our professional company and community outreach. You will collaborate with company directors to shape season programming, mentor dancers, and oversee workshop delivery across studios and stages.
We seek an experienced artist-educator who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is deeply committed to artistic excellence, inclusive training, and audience engagement.
Responsibility
- Lead the creative development and calendaring of the annual dance season, including repertoire selection, premiere planning, and production logistics.
- Direct and choreograph company and guest works; oversee resident choreographers and associate artists.
- Lecture and coach technique and performance skills across level ranges from apprentices to professionals.
- Design and implement training programs focused on technique, artistry, and stagecraft; monitor progress and provide ongoing feedback.
- Collaborate with production, outreach, and marketing teams to ensure consistent artistic messaging and audience experience.
- Mentor dancers in career development, audition preparation, and collaborative problem-solving on and off stage.
- Oversee casting, rehearsal scheduling, and safety protocols, ensuring equitable access and inclusion in all activities.
- Represent the company at industry events, festivals, and community partnerships.
Qualification
- Minimum 5-7 years as a professional dancer and 3+ years in leadership, choreography, or education roles.
- Proven track record of creating compelling, technically strong works for contemporary, ballet, or hybrid repertoires.
- Excellent teaching and communication skills with the ability to motivate diverse groups of artists.
- Strong knowledge of safe rehearsal practices and injury prevention; working understanding of STEM-based training methods is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and staffing with a calm and proactive leadership style.
- Experience with casting, outreach, and community engagement; fluent in inclusive practices and equity in the arts.
- BA/BFA in Dance, Choreography, or Related Field; MFA preferred; A-level credentials accepted.
- Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as required by the season.