About this opportunity
Atlanta Ballet, Inc. lists this Centre for Dance Education Academy Faculty Member opportunity in atlanta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Centre for Dance Education Academy Faculty Member
TITLE: Academy Faculty Member
STATUS: Part-time and non-exempt
REPORTS TO: The Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education Dean, Sharon Story
DATE: July 2026
Position Summary
The Academy Faculty Member assists the Dean of the Centre for Dance Education and is responsible for teaching classes, conducting rehearsals, supporting choreographers, and staging ballets. The focus is to inspire and achieve technical development combined with the artistic growth of the dancers. The Academy Faculty Member will work closely with Dean, Academy Faculty and other departments of Atlanta Ballet.
Teach Academy class throughout the season including optional classes
Teach, coach and train Academy dancers
Develop and maintain artistic standards, building the overall quality of the dancers
Study works as needed to be prepared to conduct rehearsals and stage ballets
Maintain all ballets assigned in a fashion which is true to the original choreography
Work with choreographers/repetiteurs in advance to determine rehearsal needs
Communicate with choreographers/stagers when they are not on-site regarding the upkeep of their work
Assist Dean in Academy dancers’ annual evaluation process
Coordinate and communicate necessary casting changes to administrative staff, assist in developing and maintaining effective team-working within and between departments
Attend all Faculty meetings and Atlanta Ballet organizational meetings
Attend performances to maintain all aspects of the works being performed
Operate sound, video and other technical equipment in the studio
Audition and recruit new dancers for the Academy and provide feedback on auditionees to the Dean
Teach classes and company repertoire to students during Summer Intensive program
Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and discretion in all interactions, especially in handling sensitive and confidential information
Experience / Skills
Extensive classical ballet training and 10 years performance experience with major ballet companies
Previous Professional Training experience
Impart training and knowledge in coaching Vaganova style, pedagogy degree preferable
Experience of performing in various ranks (including corps de ballet and soloist or equivalent) on a wide range of repertoire
Substantial experience teaching and coaching classically trained students
Ability and experience coaching point work and female and male repertoire
Extensive knowledge of classical repertoire and ballet history
Proficient computer skills including working knowledge of MS Office, Zoom, Teams, record keeping, notating, scheduling, and routine computer skills
Must have a solid commitment toward diversity, inclusion, and equity
Compensation and Benefits
Atlanta Ballet provides a competitive and equitable compensation package with salary range of $45,000 - $55,000 annual y.
Applications and Inquiries
Atlanta Ballet believes that diversity, equity, inclusion, and access are critical to our success and growth as an institution as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain uniquely qualified and talented candidates from a diverse pool. Our goal is to be reflective, both onstage and off, and at all job levels, of the audiences we engage. Atlanta Ballet is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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