Packer Collegiate Institute
Brooklyn, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Viraj Lal

DESCRIPTION

Middle School Musical: Choreographer

Position: Choreographer
Production: Middle School Musical
Audition Dates: January 13, 14, 15, 16, 2025
Performance Dates: April 24, 25, 26, 2025
Rehearsals: Monday through Friday, 3:30pm to 6:00pm, following Packer’s school calendar (Choreographer not needed daily)

Overview:
Packer Collegiate Institute is looking for a Middle School Musical Choreographer to design and teach choreography of the production. This role requires experience working with young performers, a collaborative spirit, and a creative approach to movement that enhances the production’s storytelling and aligns with the skill levels of middle school students.

Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and direct choreography auditions and assist the Director with casting decisions based on movement abilities and the needs of the production.
* Design choreography that aligns with the production's theme, characters, and students’ abilities, ensuring both an educational and entertaining experience.
* Schedule and lead choreography rehearsals, coordinating with the Director, Technical Director, and Musical Director to ensure seamless integration with staging, technical elements, and music.
* Collaborate in production staff meetings to discuss artistic direction, costume, set requirements, and any special staging needs for choreography.
* Attend sitzprobe/wandelprobe, adjusting choreography as needed to adapt to the performance space and final musical arrangements.
* Support students in developing confidence, discipline, and self-expression through movement.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Dance or related field preferred
* Experience choreographing for middle school theater productions.
* Strong teaching skills with an ability to break down choreography for students at various skill levels.
* Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills.
* Familiarity with a variety of dance styles and movement techniques.
* Ability to create a positive learning environment that challenges and supports student performers.

Compensation: $4000
This position is classified as exempt and is compensated through a stipend. The individual will be employed as a W2 employee.

Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit their CV/resume along with a brief email detailing their relevant experience and approach to working with student performers. Please send these materials to Head of Arts, Viraj Lal, as well as Patricia Runcie-Rice and Brian McManimon, at [email protected] by December 6

About Packer
The Packer Collegiate Institute is an independent, college preparatory day school providing co-educational programs from preschool through grade 12. Founded in 1845, Packer is the oldest independent school in Brooklyn and thrives today in historic Brooklyn Heights. Packer is a diverse community of learners in which each person is valued and challenged. We strive to be knowledgeable, empathetic, and engaged members of an interconnected and dynamic world. At Packer, we strive to create a community of belonging that embodies our core values- scholarship, creativity, equity, integrity, joy, and respect.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The Packer Collegiate Institute
The Packer Collegiate Institute is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment laws. It is Packer’s policy that there shall be no discrimination with respect to employment or any of the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of age, race (including hairstyles), religion/creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, sexual and reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, military status, unemployment status, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), salary history, credit history, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

SALARY

$4,000.00 – $4,000.00 per gig

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