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Dance Instructor for Duncan Dance Academy in Shenzhen

The Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation (IDDF) seeks full-time Dance Instructors in various genres (including ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop) at The Duncan Dance Academy locations in China. The Duncan Dance Academy (DDA) established its first campus in Shenzhen, China in 2012 and is rapidly growing. The Artistic Director of DDA is Lori Belilove, a third generation Duncan dancer, a world-recognized American dance educator, and the Director of the Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation (IDDF) in New York City. DDA is leading a diversified international teaching team to give authentic and systematic dance curriculum to children in China.

 All classes are taught in English. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Report to Artistic Director 

• Employ Teaching Philosophy BMS (Body +Mind + Soul) and uphold DDA’s 

Academic Standards of Excellence

• Follow and teach the online curriculum in your specific genre to children ages 3-18

 • Stage showcase (3-5 minutes) in the specific genre per class for annual student recital 

• Communicate with parents 

• Attend staff meetings 

• Educate staff, students, and parents on dance and on the dance of Isadora Duncan 

• Assist with the DDA’s promotional activities 

• Other duties as assigned 

 

Requirements/Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Dance Education, or other related fields, Duncan training a plus 

• 5+ years of relevant work experience

• Willingness to move to China for 1+ year(s) a must 

• Knowledge of the Chinese language and/or culture a plus 

• Certification in Basic Studies of the Dance of Isadora Duncan a Plus**

**This program is offered by the IDDF. For more information: http://isadoraduncan.org/classes/teacher-training/ 

Compensation: 

• Salary commensurate with experience

• Round-trip, economy class airfare from/to home country to/from China 

• Monthly housing stipend

• Paid public holidays in China 

• Commercial insurance 

• Annual physical exam (for those who have worked at the DDA for 1+ year(s) only) 

• Professional development opportunities 

Website:

www.duncandance.net

www.isadoraduncan.org

Note: This compensation package is offered by the Duncan Dance Academy and is subject to change. In addition, the DDA will assist qualified candidate in applying for a work permit in China. 

Please send resume to info@isadoraduncan.org to schedule an interview and “teaching audition”. We are looking to fill these positions ASAP. 

Address Job in Shenzhen, China

City New York

State NY

Zip code 10001

Country US

Contact name Rebecca Allen

Contact email info@isadoraduncan.org

Due date December 1, 2019

Age range: Students Aged 3-18

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