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Urbana School District #116

Choreographer - Spring Musical

Pay: Not specified
Posted: 1 week ago
Location: Urbana, IL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 4 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/1/2026

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A Choreographer creates dances or routines to be performed and teaches them to dancers. Chooses music to accompany dance or provide basis for choreography. May specialize in classical dance tradition or contemporary or jazz dance forms. May also work with other performers such as figure skaters, or choreograph musicals or other movie scenes.

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Choreographer - Spring Musical Urbana School District #116 - 3.9 Urbana, IL Job Details 17 hours ago Qualifications Research Full Job Description
URBANA SCHOOL DISTRICT
#116
TITLE:
Choreographer
LOCATION
Urbana High School
SUPERVISOR
Athletic Director/Assistant Principal, Urbana High School
JOB SUMMARY
To create dance and movement for theatre productions and manage scheduling and communication with actors who dance.
Key Duties:
Understanding specifications as well as limitations of the project, and collaborating with the Director, as well as lighting, music, and costume departments to ensure dance routines are completed to a high standard. Creating dance steps that fit with the mood, music, theme, and that are audience-appropriate. Supporting, guiding, and explaining all steps and formations to dancers. Ensuring the studio or venue is available for rehearsal and that dancers have been notified in a timely manner. Conducting research by watching dance shows, attending performances, and reading up on different routines. Attending shows and events to gain new ideas and network with others. Notifying the Director and other stakeholders about potential issues, and drawing up contingency plans. Scheduling one-on-one sessions and providing extra support where required. Showing up on time for all rehearsals, performances, and meetings.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow all district policies, school rules and procedures Execute other duties and assignments as required
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma. Degree in fine arts or similar preferred Extensive dancing skill and experience. Passion for dance and working with other creatives. Strong interpretive and creative thinking skills. Excellent attention to detail, time management skills, and work ethic. Superb interpersonal, collaborative, and communication abilities.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
: Salary and Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage. This is a position is not an administrative position.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the current supervisor, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal and/or head coach of the program.
CREATED:
June, 2021