HSDC Job Opportunities

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Openings
Outbound Sales Assistant
Teaching Artist
FSI Teaching Artist

Dancer Opportunities
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Auditions
Hubbard Street 2 Auditions

Internship Program
General Information
Internship Descriptions by Department
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Lou Conte Dance Studio Work Study Program

Volunteer Opportunities at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

 

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Administrative Openings
Outbound Sales Assistant

Be a part of our exciting 2008-09 Anniversary Season! HSDC is looking for intelligent, articulate individuals with a passion for contemporary dance to join our fabulous telemarketing sales team. Ideal candidates will have excellent telephone communication skills and an ability to work well with people. Sales experience is a plus, but not required. Must be available evening hours Tuesday through Thursday. Pay is hourly with commission; training is provided.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:

e: tickets@hubbardstreetdance.com
f: 312-455-8240

No phone calls please.

Teaching Artist

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s Education & Community Programs is seeking contracted teaching artists and assistant teaching artists (part-time) for its in-school and after-school programs. HSDC offers unique and innovative residencies that allow schools to incorporate dance into their classrooms and curricula. HSDC teaching artists are responsible for leading residencies integrating dance with other subjects while introducing students to creative movement and choreography. Teaching artists are an integral part of all residencies’ curriculum planning and documentation and will meet with classroom teachers prior to and throughout the residency. Teaching artists receive paid professional development and training. Classes are for grades K–8 in Chicago and suburban schools. Significant teaching experience in a school setting. B.A. required, M.A. preferred for lead teaching artist. Salary commensurate with experience. Contracts begin September 2008.


To apply, please send cover letter, resume and references to:

Manager, Education & Community Programs
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
1147 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois 60607

e: skimbrell@hubbardstreetdance.com
f: 312-455-8240

No phone calls please.

Focus Schools Initiative Teaching Artist

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s Education & Community Programs is seeking a full-time teaching artist to work in our Focus Schools Initiative. This unique partnership program offers a creative process based sequential curriculum to students in grades PreK-5 at two Chicago Public Schools. The teaching artist is responsible for teaching 24–27 classes per week, integrating with each school’s faculty to create a cohesive dance program at each school creating student performances and documenting effective curriculum methodology. HSDC’s teaching artists are supported by ongoing professional development and research and are part of a faculty of twelve other teaching artists. BA required, MA preferred, along with significant teaching experience in a public school setting. Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and references to:

Director, Education & Community Programs
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
1147 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, Illinois 60607

f: 312-455-8240
e: khumphreys@hubbardstreetdance.com

No phone calls please.


Dancer Opportunities
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Auditions in NYC

Sunday, August 10
The Joyce Theater
175 8th Ave. (corner of 19th St.)
New York City, NY

Registration: 12 p.m.
Auditions: 1-4 p.m.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is holding auditions for dancers for the main company. Contracts may begin late August and/or November 2008.

Requirements:
All participants must pre-register: send completed Registration Form to gedgerton@hubbardstreetdance.com or arrive to the audition at 12 p.m. for registration
Advanced ballet and modern technique
Professional experience advised
Resume and photo
We recommend you arrive having already taken a ballet class

First selection will take place after a shortened set of exercises at the barre.
Second selection will take place after a shortened set of exercises in the center.
The third stage of the audition will consist of learning contemporary company repertory.

Directions to The Joyce Theater:
By subway: A, C, E to 14th St.; L to 8th Ave.; 1 to 18th St. (and 7th Ave.)
By bus: M10 uptown to 19th St.; M11 downtown to 19th St.
By car: Parking garage on 19th St. between 7th and 8th Ave.


Hubbard Street 2 Auditions
There are currently no auditions scheduled for Hubbard Street 2. If you would like to be notified for an upcoming audition, please join our e-mail list and select “Audition Information” as one of your interest categories.


Internship Program
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Jim Vincent and Executive Director Jason Palmquist, is among the most original forces in contemporary dance. Critically acclaimed for its exuberant, athletic and innovative repertory, HSDC presents performances that inspire, challenge and engage audiences worldwide. Since Lou Conte founded the company in 1977, HSDC has expanded beyond its main company to include Hubbard Street 2, extensive Education & Community Programs, and the Lou Conte Dance Studio.

Internships at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago — be a part of the team!
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago offers rich and stimulating internship opportunities for college and graduate students seeking experience in administration, artistic administration, education, development and marketing (Department and Internship Descriptions). HSDC provides interns interested in dance and arts management the experience of working behind the scenes in one of the world’s leading contemporary dance companies. Interns have the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge of arts management while working closely with the staff and artists of HSDC.

HSDC Interns are integral members of the organization. Interns receive an e-mail address and extension, and are entrusted with a number of challenging responsibilities. Interns work with HSDC’s administrative and artistic staff to build knowledge, experience, and confidence in arts management. Interns have the opportunity to work at the theater when the company is performing in Chicago’s Harris Theater for Music and Dance, and see company performances. Interns also have the advantage of taking free classes at the Lou Conte Dance Studio.

Internships by Department
Kemper Foundation Fellowship
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Questions about the HSDC Internship Program should be directed to Internship Administrator, Karine Provost.

 
Lou Conte Dance Studio Work Study Program

Duties include customer services such as checking-in clients, handling payments and maintaining student records, as well as general office work such as answering phones, relaying messages and fielding questions. Provides light administrative support as needed.

Requires excellent organizational and customer services skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment with detailed accuracy and perform multiple tasks simultaneously with agility. Proficiency with standard computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel is necessary. Program participants must be available for one daytime/afternoon shift (9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1-5 p.m.) and one evening shift (5-9:30 p.m.) Monday-Thursday and work approximately 8.5 hours a week in exchange for unlimited dance classes.

To apply, please send creative cover letter, work resume (performance resume optional), letter of recommendation, references and availability to:
Karine Provost, Office Manager
e: kprovost@hubbardstreetdance.com
f: 312-455-8240

No phone calls please.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago welcomes volunteers to assist our staff with many projects ranging from data-base entry to mailings. For more information, please contact the Development or Marketing departments at 312-850-9744.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all races and ethnic origins are encouraged to apply/audition.