Need Hip Hop Street Dance Instructor in USA

Job title: Hip Hop Street Dance Instructor

Company: California Institute of the Arts

Job description: Hip Hop Street Dance Instructor



Details

• Position Category: Academic


• Position Title: Hip Hop Street Dance Instructor


• School/Department: Extended Studies


• Reports To: Dean of Extended Studies


• Time: Part-Time


• Appointment: Temporary


• Job Posted: 09/29/2023


• Search Closes: 10/23/2023

Information & Responsibilities



Position Category: Academic

Position Title: Instructor

School/Department: Extended Studies

Reports To: Dean, Extended Studies

Time: Part-Time

Job Posted: 9/29/23



Information & Responsibilities



CalArts Extended Studies is a self-supporting unit within California Institute of the Arts, providing educational opportunities for creative professionals and lifelong learners. CalArts Extended Studies non-degree credit courses reflect the artistic and academic integrity of the degree curriculum at CalArts. Funding is generated through fees collected from a diverse and changing student population. Part-time instructor positions are on a course-by-course contracted basis. The contract is for the duration of the set development and delivery periods only and is subject to sufficient enrolment.



Hip Hop/Street Dance

Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm, Jan 29-March 5



Course Description

Hip Hop/Street Dance introduces students to an exciting range of styles known collectively as Street Dance. The course includes, but is not limited to, breaking, social dances, popping, locking, and house ranging from the 1970s to the present within African diaspora communities. Along with gaining an understanding of the emergence and evolution of various styles?their cultural identities, innovators and pioneers?students will learn vocabulary, foundational performance skills, anatomy and behavior characteristics.



Students will be expected to be open and available to trying new ways of moving their bodies, and to approach the work without inhibition. They are encouraged to ask questions for clarification of cultural context as well as dance technique. While some of the movements may be challenging at first, nothing should feel forced or cause pain, and students are encouraged to communicate how the practice is impacting their bodies.



To succeed in this class a student needs to be excited by Street Dance and ready for a challenge. They do not need to be a dancer or have a dance background. While the class is suitable for beginners, it is also for people who have studied other forms of dance, such as ballet and modern, and want to expand their ability and awareness. Ideally, by the end of this 6-week course, students will have developed a level of knowledge and physical comfort with the various styles to continue their exploration of Street Dance with focus and confidence.



Learning Goals



During this course of study students will,

• develop a strong, skill- and technique-based foundation by learning the basics of various forms of Street Dance,

• explore their unique personal potential in the forms,

• establish an understanding of Street Dance in social and cultural context,

• and gain a deeper understanding of Street Dance as an art form and wellness tool.

Learning Outcomes



At the end of this course students will

• be able to perform basic Street Dance skills and techniques,

• have an understanding of important principles of movement that are unique to these forms,

• have developed an understanding of the social and cultural significance of Street Dance forms,

• have an understanding of the many benefits of developing a regular dance practice.

Salary



The rate of pay is $50 per hour for 3 hours of course development and 9 hours of course delivery.



Requirements



Instructor Duties:

• Develop course outline in consultation with Extended Studies.


• Prepare and deliver course materials and learning assessments in the assigned format


• Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System as the course support platform


• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students


• Evaluate student achievement of specific learning outcomes, and assign grades (pass/fail)


• Post final student grades to the Extended Studies system by set deadlines


• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner


• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in the field of practice


• Participate in required orientations and complete mandatory training programs


• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner including


• Employ culturally competent and inclusive teaching methodologies in the classroom

Qualifications

• an advanced degree or comparable professional training in Hip Hop/Street Dance

an extensive background in and a professional practice in dance



experience with curriculum development and delivery for adult learners



excellent interpersonal and presentation, written, and communication skills



Please note, this course is intended for adults (18+). Students 16 years and older may enroll in the course with a parental waiver. Instructors will be required to complete a criminal background check.



How to Apply



How to Apply



Please go to this link to apply:



Please provide a:



Curriculum Vitae



Cover Letter



List of 3 references (contact information only)



Review of applications begins on Monday, Oct 23, 2023 at 4:00pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.



Equity & Diversity



California Institute of the Arts understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are essential to and enrich the institution?s core mission. As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.



California Institute of the Arts shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ?? 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.



Further Information



CalArts has a multidisciplinary approach to its studies of the arts through six schools: Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theater. CalArts encourages students to explore and recognize the complexity of the many aspects of the arts. It is supported by a distinguished faculty of practicing artists and provides its Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts students with the hands-on training and exposure necessary for an artist's growth. CalArts was founded in 1961 and opened in 1969 as the first institution of higher learning in the United States specifically for students interested in the pursuit of degrees in all areas of visual and performing arts.

Expected salary: $50 per hour

Location: USA

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