Ballet Hispanico is currently accepting applications for a position in the School of Dance division. We invite applications from dance educators who specialize in Hip-Hop.

The open program at the nationally accredited Ballet Hispanico School of Dance offers something for everyone. Developed with the highest level of artistic excellence offered at any dance institution; programs which support the recreational dancer interested in taking one to three classes a week. With over 35 classes a week in a wide array of genres--from ballet and flamenco to hip-hop, salsa, and jazz--our students receive not only a thorough grounding in the primary techniques, but also specialized training in the rich and varied Latin American dance traditions, which for many is their cultural heritage.

Ballet Hispanico School of Dance’s open program instructors possess:

a strong knowledge of hip-hop history and culture

an understanding of Ballet Hispanico’s history, important role in the community and the social and historical influence of Hispanic and Latino culture on the dance form they teach

excellent administrative skills related to deadlines, email responsiveness, flexibility and professionalism

a passion and skill to work with a mixed level group of students; some who may have never danced before, alongside others who have experience

teaching experience supports sequential scaffold teaching that is rigorous, fun and organized

strong, engaging and positive classroom management and interpersonal skills

the ability to create engaging lessons that take complicated steps and make them accessible to children in an easy to understand, structured manner

a demonstrated ability to plan lessons each week that prepare students for an end of year recital performance

a demeanor that reflects warmth, openness, enthusiasm, willingness to grow, work as part of a team and be a part of a school community

Please send cover letter, resume, and sample class outline to Siomara Bridges-Mata at sbridges@ballethispanico.org. Subject line: School of Dance Hip-Hop Faculty Position.