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Artistic Director
* Company: DU DANCE (NI)
* Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
* Level: Director
* Contract Type: Full-Time
The Artistic Director will be responsible for setting the artistic vision and strategic direction for the company and ensuring the successful delivery of DU DANCE (NI)’s work. Ultimately reporting to the board, this is a leadership role requiring artistic excellence, advocacy, a strong personal drive, inspiring and inclusive team leadership and the ability to work and communicate well with our artists, communities, participants and stakeholders.
This is a significant moment in the company’s journey, as we look ahead to a new chapter of leadership following the stepping down of our founding Artistic Director, Mags Byrne.
Full details of the role can be found in the Artistic Director Application Pack: Download
About the Organisation
DU Dance (NI) is Northern Ireland’s only dedicated dance development company and has been in operation for over 24 years. It has a legacy of working with communities across Northern Ireland, the island of Ireland, UK and internationally. Our activities are recognised for their best practice and creative excellence.
The primary focus of DU Dance (NI)’s work is young people, but programmes may involve people of all ages. We introduce them to dance and the creative arts and advocate for dance as a tool for facilitating personal and social development. A critical part of our process is bringing individuals and communities together to seek creative solutions to artistic challenges. This demands and develops sophisticated social interaction and encourages personal growth. With performance as an integral part of the work, we provide access to innovative contemporary dance workshops and projects across communities which may often have limited or no dance provision, challenging traditional views of the relevance and value of dance.
Job Details
* Seniority Level: Director
* Employment Type: Full-time
* Job Function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
* Industry: Performing Arts
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