West Michigan Youth Ballet is non-profit organization residing in Ada, Michigan that brings youth from all over West Michigan together to put on 2 full length ballets per year. We are currently seeking a Costume Manager to join our team.

The Costume Manager would be responsible for supervising all aspects of the performance wardrobe for both full length ballets. The Costume Manager would lead the day-to-day management of the costuming department including but not limited to the following tasks:

-Pull and organize costumes, accessories, wigs, etc. for production
-Schedule all non-lead fittings on Sundays
-Pull and organize all costumes for fittings
-Assist the Costume Designer in Fitting
-Organize all costumes for alterations
-Preform the more difficult alterations
-Train or guide volunteers in performing alterations
-Organize volunteers to help organize, alter, and launder costumes
-Organizing dressing room assignments and volunteers
-Determine, source, order, pick up and return any costume or tuxedo rentals for productions
-Maintaining notion stock in the Costume Shop
-Supervise and assist with load-in and load-out at the studio and at the theater
-Sort laundry and dry cleaning, clean costumes, return to stock after they have been cleaned
-Supervise non-production events where costumes are involved

The Costume Manager would need to be at the studio during rehearsals on Sundays from 12pm-5pm, assist with alterations 2 evening a week for approximately 3 hours each and do outside preparation and shopping for approximately 2 hours per week. The performance season is from August 1 through April 15.

Candidates should have advanced sewing and alteration skills. Experience in costuming is desirable but not required. Candidate should have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Hearts in Motion is looking to expand for the 2015-2016 season. In order to do this we like to interview teachers and give them a chance to teach classes at our studio in the Summer to get to know our program. Currently, our openings are flexible and will be decided upon based on qualified instructor's schedule. We are currently looking for teachers in the following areas:

-Ballet
-Tap
-Jazz
-Kindergarten/Pre-K Classes
-Hip-Hop
-Contemporary
-Acro
-Tumbling

Hours are flexible. Teachers could work as little as one hour (one class) or many more depending on scheduling and availability. Teachers need to have experience teaching and working with children. Pay rate depends on experience.

Spotlight Dance Academy is a premier dance studio in Grand Haven Michigan that offers recreational classes for ages 3 - adult and a competitive program. We conduct an annual showcase production in the spring as well as Nutcracker in the Winter and often perform for community events.
We are looking for a Dance Instructor/Teacher to join our creative team for the 2015-16 dance season, but not just any Dance Instructor! We're looking for the one who has the ability to teach all styles of dance but would also consider those who have a specialty in one or two areas. Candidate should be able to teach at all age levels, has a passion for the art of dance, a strong technical background and the ability to shape inspiring young minds.

We offer classes in multiple dance styles, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and lyrical.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS: • A positive, energetic personality.
• Previous dance instruction experience. • A continuing dance education.
• A strong ballet foundation.
We are accepting applications for the following positions:
Children's Program instructor for dancers ages 3-8
Advanced level/Pre-Professional instructor for jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop

Our Mission:
We exist to educate the minds, bodies and souls of our dance family. We give them healthy, life serving skills using a quality dance education in a loving and caring environment.
We seek to foster a mentally and physically healthy environment. We believe in:
• Respect for ourselves and each other
• Valuing education and uniqueness
• Promoting growth and equal opportunities
• Accountability and ownership for our behavior and actions.
• Growing in pride and confidence yet never forgetting the value of humility.
• Developing both our mind and body equally as they are inter-connected.
• Embracing challenges put before us because we see it not as an obstacle but as an opportunity to progress.
• Working towards becoming great dancers while understanding that being a great person is the true goal

Visit www.spotlightdanceacademy.net


We offer extremely competitive wages. Due to the nature of our business, new hires must be able to commit to a one-year contract. Help relocating is possible. Full time position may be offered to the right candidate.
Interested candidates should apply with a résumé to HeidiN@L3strategies.com.
If you are the one we are looking for call or visit us @ spotlightdanceacademy.net
Hiring process begins immediately.

We are looking for Dance Instructors for Thursday night. Instructor needs to be able to teach group style Latin dances.

East Lansing studio looking for a recreational and competition teacher and choreographer. We are searching for a fun, energetic teacher to join our team. Acro experience is a plus.