Dance Assistant for Pre-Teen Youth Summer Program (Ages 9-12)
Description:
Each
summer, The Hanover Theatre runs Youth Summer Programs for students ages 6-18. The pre-teen program introduces students, ages 9-12, to the joys of
participating in a show. Students work with a director/choreographer and music
director over the course of two weeks to present a junior production of a
Broadway show. Broadway Junior musicals are condensed, author-approved
versions of classic musicals, custom-tailored to the needs of young
people. The music is written in keys that are appropriate for developing
voices. Students will attend daily classes where material from the show will be
used to teach them skills in areas of music, drama and dance. All classes are
taught by master teaching artists. A 60-minute Broadway Junior performance on
The Hanover Theatre’s mainstage will be presented at the end of the program.
DAY
TO DAY TASKS:
•Active
involvement with children, ages 9-12
•Caring
for children’s needs
•Assisting
with drop-off and pick-up
•Assisting
with dance lessons
•Developing
dance lessons and choreography
•Reviewing
choreography with students
•Assisting
backstage during the production
•Collaborating
with the director/choreographer on various aspects of the production
•Possible
scenic or prop construction
•General
help with the day to day activities of the Youth Summer Program
Qualifications:
REQUIRED
COMMITMENT:
·
Monday-Friday
7:30am – 3:30pm (additional hours will be required during tech week)
· Teen Session: July 29th
- August 10th
·
Performances:
Saturday, August 10th at 2pm & 6pm
·
Strike: Saturday, August 10th
following the final performance
REQUIRED
ATTRIBUTES:
•Must be pursuing a degree in the performing
arts, or related field
•Strong interest in performing arts and arts
education, specifically with middle school aged children
•Previous experience and training in dance
performance
•Excellent communication skills (comfortable
with public speaking)
•Proven self-starter and desire to take
initiative
•Ability to prioritize and manage multiple
responsibilities
•Confident personality with the motivation to
achieve results
•Strong attention to detail
•Punctual and dependable
•Reliable Transportation (parking will be
provided)
•Must be 19+
How To Apply: To apply
for this internship, please email a cover letter and resume to:
Meghan
Montaner
Director
of Education
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
2
Southbridge Street
Worcester, MA 01608
education@thehanovertheatre.org
www.thehanovertheatre.org
Apply by:
March 01, 2019
Salary:
Stipend
About this Organization: The Hanover Theatre welcomes more than 200,000 visitors per year to its 2,300-seat historic
venue for a broad range of world-class performances including touring Broadway
shows, concerts, comedy, family shows and other events. The facility is
comprised of two adjacent and connected buildings, and includes function rooms
for private or community events, and a conservatory for the performing arts,
serving 200 students in a wide variety of classes in acting, dance and design.
We are committed to providing the highest quality customer experience and
dedicated to embracing a system of values that includes mutual respect,
teamwork, professionalism and an open and inclusive culture.