New York Area Dancers Group

## Details

Instructor - Rang De Bollywood Dance Company
Job Location
New York
Position Type
Part Time
Salary Range
$25-$100 per class (depending on experience)
Description
Job Title: Instructor - Bollywood, Bhangra, Tollywood, Indian Folk, Semiclassical
Department: Rang De Bollywood Dance Company
Reports To: Director
Classification: Part-time, contractor
Start Date: October or January
Job Purpose: To deliver the School’s curriculum, determined by the Director, to the students enrolled in Rang De Bollywood classes; to develop and nurture these students; to transmit a passion for the art form.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Structure and teach Rang De Bollywood following the School’s stated curriculum. This includes level-appropriate classroom technical instruction as well as mentoring students in the artistic, musical and dance story
• Attend regular staff meetings. Participate in the end of the year student showcase and lead students through performance opportunities
• Record and report on student attendance; relay concerns to the the Director
• Monitors students’ progress, attendance, growth.

Qualifications
Years and Type of Related Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years experience teaching Bollywood, Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Indian Folk or one of these
• A strong teaching experience
• Open to non-Indian trained teachers who have a strong passion to teach and are passionate about Bollywood and can learn quickly
• Open to new to teaching but those who love teaching and are ready to invest in getting trained

Technical Competencies:

• A commitment to the aims and objectives of Rang De Bollywood Dance Company
• Develops students by providing kind, appropriate, and inspiring training in technique
• Provides level-appropriate combinations within the structure of the stated curriculum
• Gives corrections to all students. Creates an environment where students can accept and learn from mistakes, coaches students through difficulties and provides ongoing feedback and encouragement.
• Responsibility for the overall discipline of the class, and ensuring proper technique is taught and all are encouraged
• Proactive and flexible approach to work, willingness to be involved in all areas of the Company’s dance initiatives including online classes, performances, additional classes
• Manages class and rehearsals in a professional manner.
• Personable and well presented, including wearing the proper Indian attire for teaching
• Maintain appropriate staff-student relationships; complies with the Conduct with Minors policy and other School/Association policies related to health and welfare.
• Communicates with students, staff, colleagues, parents etc in a manner that ensures clear and mutual understanding of information.
• Demonstrates diplomacy and tact in all interactions.
• Builds rapport and develops effective, collaborative relationships with colleagues, pianists and staff.
• Supports and provides equal and fair treatment for all.
• First aid and CPR qualification or willingness to attend training
• Have dance teacher insurance

Physical Demands:

• Demonstrates dance moves, styles, musicality and dynamics, 1-3 hours preparation work to learn choreography and lyrics
• Be in a good physical shape and know how to take care of the body to teach, perform

Other:

• Basic knowledge of Google Drive, Zoom, Bluetooth speakers

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
Rang De Bollywood is an elite Bollywood and Indian Folk Dance company with a vision to expand Internationally while empowering students through fun, empowering, great choreographies. While we believe everyone can dance, we are committed to excellence in the arts. We train to be the best and pass that knowledge on to our students through our curriculums. Rang De Bollywood trains students in 15 Indian dance forms including Bihu, Khodiya, Ghantu, Kalbeliya, Chari, Ghoomar, Hojagiri, Tippani, Dalkhai, Tera Tali, Bhangra, Giddha, Garba, Semiclassical, Indian Hip Hop, Bollywood, Tollywood.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please send your resume, videos of you dancing, any student testimonials and where you have taught and any pieces you have choreographed, all references from previous organizations where you have taught to
[email protected] under the attention of Manpreet Komal. If you don't have all of this, send us what you do have. Please share a good time to meet on 9/15/2024 to Manpreet at 415.565.9190. After you send your resume and videos, we will discuss a time to meet. We will be in New York in September to meet attendees in person.

Thank you, and Love, Manpreet Komal
https://linktr.ee/rangdebollywood
415.565.9190