Full Time, Permanent, Salary of £43-47k, depending on experience
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced, talented rehearsal director with the skills and knowledge to inspire the diverse and exceptionally skilled dancers of the company and to ensure that our guest choreographers and the Artistic Director find their work presented to the highest possible standards on stage and approached with serious, knowledgeable creativity in the studio. The rehearsal director will bring in‑depth knowledge of techniques and styles and a healthy respect for a wide range of work. Previous work with a major international dance company and knowledge of the world’s leading contemporary and ballet companies will be expected. The role will involve organisational responsibilities, senior management, studio coaching of dancers, advising the management team on artistic matters and supporting the work of the Artistic Director and guest choreographers.
Key Responsibilities
* Planning and scheduling all aspects of the rehearsal process, for both new and existing repertoire, working closely with the producing team.
* Taking responsibility for rehearsing the repertoire, ensuring the highest possible performance standards.
* Providing line management for the dancers, ensuring a well‑run and welcoming atmosphere in the studio, with a focus on their professional development and welfare.
* Developing and maintaining dancers’ health and ensuring any injuries are treated in an appropriate and timely manner, including supervision of the Physiotherapist.
* Ensuring apprentice dancers receive proper support and development, e.g., through mentoring and coaching.
* Serving as the primary point of contact between dancers, the rehearsal process, and the rest of the company, ensuring good communication channels and responding to requests from education, marketing, development staff and HR.
* Planning daily classes, selecting teachers and accompanists, controlling the budget, and teaching classes when the company is on tour or as required during rehearsal periods.
* Responding to applicants who wish to take class and/or audition for the company and assisting with recruitment of new dancers.
* Responding to external enquiries from aspiring choreographers and new class teachers.
* Accompanying the company on tour and maintaining the artistic vision for touring shows by overseeing the technical rehearsal process, coordinating with touring departments, running spacing calls and passing on notes to cast and technical teams.
* Maintaining accurate records of dancers’ attendance, overtime hours, and pay adjustments, supported by the producers and company manager for monthly payroll reporting.
* Liaising with guest choreographers on casting matters.
* Coordinating with the music team and technical staff to ensure effective coordination of rehearsal, production processes and touring.
* Handling administrative duties such as producing and distributing rehearsal schedules and posting notices, supported by the company manager.
* Excellent knowledge of the current choreographical landscape in the UK and internationally.
* Understanding of different qualities of movement and the ability to articulate them to company dancers.
* Excellent knowledge of classical contemporary dance within the context of a professional dance company and of Rambert’s recent repertoire.
* Accomplished teacher of ballet and contemporary dance.
* Experience working in a professional dance company.
* Experience touring.
* Relevant experience rehearsing dancers and proven ability to develop and maintain excellent performance standards.
* Ability to manage and develop world‑class contemporary dancers.
* Exceptional time‑management and organisational skills.
* Computer literacy and administrative skills.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Industries
* Performing Arts
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