What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dance Instructor position at Ballet Lubbock Inc?
Company Description Ballet Lubbock Inc. is a private, nonprofit pre-professional dance school founded in 1969 that plays a key role in Lubbock’s cultural community. The organization delivers premier classical ballet training, performances, and outreach programs with a mission to change lives through dance. Ballet Lubbock is committed to inclusion and access, offering free and subsidized classes, scholarships, and thousands of donated performance tickets to residents across the South Plains. The School operates September through May and presents major productions such as The Nutcracker each December and a Spring Performance each April. Students are trained not only in dance technique, but also in creativity, discipline, focus, and commitment, with success measured by community impact and diversity of participation.
Role Description The Dance Instructor is a full-time, on-site role based in Lubbock, TX. This role is responsible for teaching ballet and other dance classes to students of varying ages and skill levels, following Ballet Lubbock’s curriculum and standards. Day-to-day tasks include planning and delivering engaging lessons, demonstrating proper technique, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring a safe, supportive learning environment. The instructor will assist with rehearsals and choreography for performances such as The Nutcracker and the Spring Performance, and may support outreach programs and community classes. Administrative duties include class preparation, student progress documentation, and collaboration with staff, guest artists, and families to uphold the organization’s mission and values.
Qualifications
Role Description The Dance Instructor is a full-time, on-site role based in Lubbock, TX. This role is responsible for teaching ballet and other dance classes to students of varying ages and skill levels, following Ballet Lubbock’s curriculum and standards. Day-to-day tasks include planning and delivering engaging lessons, demonstrating proper technique, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring a safe, supportive learning environment. The instructor will assist with rehearsals and choreography for performances such as The Nutcracker and the Spring Performance, and may support outreach programs and community classes. Administrative duties include class preparation, student progress documentation, and collaboration with staff, guest artists, and families to uphold the organization’s mission and values.
Qualifications
- Strong skills in Dance Instruction and Dance Education, with experience teaching diverse age groups and levels.
- Proficiency in Teaching methodologies tailored to performing arts and youth development.
- Advanced technical ability in Dance, particularly classical ballet, with performance or pre-professional experience.
- Working knowledge of Music as it relates to rhythm, timing, and musicality in dance.
- Ability to foster an inclusive, respectful classroom environment and communicate clearly with students and families.
- Experience preparing students for rehearsals, performances, and evaluations in a pre-professional setting.
- High level of professionalism, reliability, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and community partners.
- Relevant education or training in dance or performing arts; a degree or formal certification in dance or dance education is preferred.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required for classes, rehearsals, and performances.