Ballet Director Application
Overview: We are a creative dance studio and well-being community located on Film Row in the West Village District of Downtown Oklahoma City. Our studio is dedicated to providing exceptional dance education and fostering a love for dance among our students. With a passionate team and a commitment to excellence, we strive to create a positive and inspiring environment for students of all ages and skill levels.
Position: Ballet Director
Location: Remote and In-Person Position // 629 W. Sheridan Ave, Ste 103, Oklahoma City, OK
Responsibilities: We are seeking an innovative individual to join our administrative team as a Marketing Coordinator. As a Marketing Coordinator, you will be responsible for copywriting, managing social media channels, and overseeing ad campaigns. You will collaborate closely with the Creative Director and your contributions will play a key role in ensuring the success and growth of our studio. We measure success in this role by executing projects and goals with the given deadlines.
Responsibilities of the role will include (but not be limited to):
-Update and oversee the ballet curriculum.
-Plan and conduct ballet workshops and intensives.
-Lead instructor workshops for skill development.
-Conduct leveling evaluations for students.
-Place students in private lessons based on their skill level.
-Provide 1:1 guidance to instructors to ensure curriculum alignment.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dance, Performing Arts, or a related field.
-Extensive experience as a professional ballet dancer and instructor.
-Strong leadership and managerial skills in a dance-related setting.
-In-depth knowledge of ballet techniques, choreography, and history.
-Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with instructors.
-Commitment to maintaining high standards in ballet education.
Feel free to adjust these descriptions according to your specific needs and preferences.
Shared Values: At our studio, we believe in fostering an environment rooted in the following core values:
Creativity & Curiosity: We teach and model a community committed to creativity and curiosity. We are lifelong learners, always willing to try on new things.
Hospitality: Serving our community is a great honor. We meet people where they are and act with great care and generosity. We adopt a “No problems, only solutions.” policy when it comes to delivering exceptional service to our customers.
Celebrate & Support: We value teamwork, open communication, and collaborative problem-solving to create a supportive studio community and healthy workplace where each team member is able to show up as their whole beautiful self.
Practice Over Perfection: We believe “all of life is practice”. We place no value on perfection or spend any of our resources on competition. Sweet Yield is a place to learn, practice, and grow which yields far greater results in our students as they grow in skill and the beautiful knowing of themselves.
Good Energy: We believe in the innate goodness of every individual and how each of us has access to the good energy inside and outside of ourselves. “Bring the good energy” is a mantra we use as a team and will expect of you as well.
Compensation:
Starting at $20-23/hr Based On Experience
Hiring Process: We believe in a thorough and fair hiring process to ensure the best fit for both the candidate and our studio. Our hiring process typically includes:
Application: Complete our online application form, providing all requested information.
Online Questionnaire: Candidates advancing to the second stage of our interview process will complete an online questionnaire.
Initial Interview: Selected candidates will be invited for an initial interview to discuss their qualifications and alignment with our studio's values.
Skill Assessment: Depending on the role, there may be a skill assessment or demonstration required.
References: References will be contacted to evaluate the candidate's fit and potential contributions.
Job Offer: A job offer will be extended to the successful candidate, followed by a formal contract upon acceptance.
We value every applicant's time and commitment throughout the hiring process. Regardless of the outcome, we strive to provide timely communication to all applicants.
Thank you for considering joining our studio team. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring the potential of having you contribute to our studio's success!
Please submit the application form below and email your cover letter and resume to hannah@sweetyieldstudio.com with the subject line “Ballet Director”. If we would like to move forward in the interview process we will reach out via e-mail. We look forward to hearing from you!
All applications must be submitted by Sunday, February 4th at Midnight (CST).