Summer 2027 Dance Director Berkshire Lake Arts Camp | June 13 - August 8, 2027 (approximate dates) Help Shape the Future of Dance at BLAC! Berkshire Lake Arts Camp is looking for our next Dance Director to help shape our growing dance program! Berkshire Lake Arts Camp is a new and growing program. Summer 2027 will be our fourth summer, which means our dance program is still emerging, so this is an exciting opportunity for a dance educator and leader who doesn't just want to step into an established program, but wants to help build one. We are looking for someone who can bring their own ideas, experience, creativity, and vision while working within the larger philosophy and culture of BLAC. Our ideal Dance Director is someone who is passionate about dance, loves teaching girls ages 7-15, and is equally excited about camp itself. Someone who will enthusiastically jump into a campfire, cheer at a talent show, laugh with counselors, help whenever and wherever something needs doing, and understand that being a great camp leader is about so much more than what happens inside the dance studio. About Berkshire Lake Arts Camp Berkshire Lake Arts Camp is the best of both worlds for girls ages 7-15 who want to pursue their love of the performing and visual arts while also experiencing all the fun of a traditional summer camp. Our four core values are Belonging, Authenticity, Learning, and Creativity, and they guide everything we do.

We believe in:

Giving girls boundless space for creative exploration and meaningful skill development Providing top-tier instruction while giving each girl the freedom, support, and encouragement to explore what interests her Creating a warm, welcoming community where every girl feels safe, supported, and empowered to be her authentic self Helping girls build confidence, independence, resilience, and self-esteem Creating an intentionally inclusive community where campers and staff feel that they belong Making room for both serious artistic growth and plenty of silliness, fun, friendship, and traditional camp experiences About the Role The Dance Director oversees BLAC's summer dance program and serves as the leader of the dance department. This person will teach dance classes, evaluate camper skill levels, supervise a small team of dance counselors, and oversee the department's end-of-session showcases. BLAC is a non-competitive environment. We want dancers to challenge themselves, develop their skills, try new things, and feel proud of their growth without feeling that they are competing against one another. The role also goes beyond the dance program. As a member of camp's leadership team, the Dance Director is also responsible for helping create the overall BLAC experience. This means being an active and enthusiastic participant in camp life, supporting counselors, helping with residence life, contributing to a positive staff culture, and being willing to pitch in wherever needed. This is a leadership position for someone who understands that camp's culture and overall success is everyone's responsibility. Who We're Looking For Our ideal Dance Director is: An experienced professional with a bachelor's degree in dance, education, performing arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience (this is a professional-level leadership position and is not intended for current college students or recent graduates) Warm, creative, open-minded, and genuinely kind A natural role model who cares deeply about helping young people (both our campers and our counselors) grow Positive, mature, self-aware, and able to handle challenges with perspective Enthusiastic, energetic, and able to bring a sense of humor to the day A strong communicator who is comfortable giving and receiving feedback A team player who doesn't think any task is beneath them Comfortable being silly, expressive, and fully engaged in camp life Someone who takes ownership and sees problems as opportunities to help Organized and dependable Committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong Excited by the opportunity to be part of building something Additionally, we are an intentionally inclusive camp community, and we expect our staff to share that commitment. Berkshire Lake Arts Camp seeks to create a sense of belonging for all of our campers and staff, and we value fostering an inclusive and diverse camp community. All applicants should share a similar commitment to inclusivity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and business needs, without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and feel welcome at BLAC. What We Offer Competitive salary Private housing on our beautiful camp property in the Berkshires On-site modest gym Paid travel to camp Additional earning opportunities through teaching private dance lessons A fun, creative, and supportive workplace The opportunity to help shape and grow an emerging dance program The chance to spend a summer making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people

Pay:

From $1,000.00 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person