Must be able to assist and support each participating student in achieving a higher level of skill, an enhanced appreciation for the values of discipline and teamwork, and an increased level of self-esteem.
Collaborates with the Director to mount the production in a timely manner.
Works with the director to provide correct vamps, cuts, transpositions, and repeats.
Audition performers for one or more dance parts while providing input on casting.
Assures a safe and comfortable environment for all students
Direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in how to use dance steps, and in techniques to achieve desired effects.
Experiment with different types of dancers, steps, dances, and placements, testing ideas informally to get feedback from dancers.
Read and study story lines and musical scores to determine how to translate ideas and moods into dance movements.
Record dance movements and their technical aspects, using a technical understanding of the patterns and formations of choreography.
Re-stage traditional dances and works in dance companies' repertoires, developing new interpretations.
Teaches and rehearses all dance pieces with the cast.
Interacts collaboratively with staff to make sure that student, parent and teacher needs are being met.
Advise dancers on how to stand and move properly, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries.
Assess students' dancing abilities to determine where improvement or change is needed.