Rockstars Performing Company Artisitic Director

ROCKSTARS Artistic Director Job duties Run weekly rehearsals Attend and run Rockstars Meetings Write meeting agendas well in advance for proofreading in coordination with the Administrative Director and supervisor Attend and run Rockstars Events Negotiate communication/production of 1st tier events with families, institutions, Administrative Director and supervisor Produce 3-4 choreographies each school year Rehearse/set repertoire from the past year or guest choreographer (if applicable) Choose costumes for supervisors' approval and send links for purchase Choose music for supervisors' approval and send links for purchase If music editing is needed communicate needs to supervisor and our sound editor via e-mail Keep notes on students each week to justify awards at the end of the season Write student evaluations in May with recommendations for the next school year Communicate expectations, insist on dress code and teach our mission to dancers and parents Teach dancers leadership skills in dance rehearsal, meetings and at events Ability to solve problems – choreography, spacing, life in general Personal organization and discipline – work independently Advocate for themselves and others – public speaking, self-confidence Behave with kindness and encouragement in the community Initiative to present ideas and organize events / activities / donations Motivate and inspire dancers to participate in all 1st tier activities – required activities WinterConcert Dance Scholarship Fundraiser SpringRecital NationalNight Out The new season try-outs as alumni (when not returning in the next year) or active members 2-4 bonding events for company members and artistic director together Advocate for our PerformingCompany Dancers by scouting extra2nd tier activities – optional and encouraged Discuss 2nd tier activity ideas with the supervisor and present them in meetings to the group when approved Encourage and inspire dancers to participate in 2nd tier activities – expected and agreed on with a majority vote or appropriate for partial company attendance Extra invitations to perform with other dance organizations Attend one convention / competition – decided as a group each year if participants are interested that year and how many dances to perform at the event = $$$ Parades and summer festivals Extra outreach to retirement facilities or other institutions Auditions for summer intensives