Job description
Pulse Dance Collective, a premier contemporary dance studio in New York City, is seeking a strategic, creative Director of Dance Programs to lead our evolving offerings across classes, workshops, rehearsals, and public performances.
In this role you will shape programming, collaborate with artists and educators, and guide a diverse team of instructors to deliver transformative dance experiences for students of all ages.
Responsibility
- Oversee all dance programming, including classes, workshops, rehearsals, and performances.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of teaching staff and guest artists.
- Develop and implement curriculum standards, safety protocols, and accessibility initiatives.
- Manage scheduling, operations, and budgeting for all programs to ensure high-quality delivery.
- Collaborate with artistic leadership to design innovative season programming and community offerings.
- Cultivate partnerships, fundraising strategies, and grant opportunities to support programs.
- Represent the organization at auditions, events, and community outreach activities.
- Monitor outcomes with clear KPIs and drive continuous improvement across programs.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Arts Administration, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 5 years in dance instruction and program management, with at least 2 years in leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of multiple dance styles, choreography, and pedagogy.
- Proven experience in budgeting, fundraising, and grant writing.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and cross-cultural awareness.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends in NYC.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility in dance education.