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We are looking for knowledgeable and seasoned Modern/Contemporary Dance teaching artists with experience in Limon, Graham, Horton, or Release Technique methods of instruction.\nOrmond Ballet's mission is to inspire a lasting love and appreciation for dance within Ormond Beach and the greater Volusia County Area through artistic excellence, exhilarating performances, inventive creations, meaningful community outreach, and cultural leadership.\nWithin the school, we aim to provide the very best in performing arts education to all within a warm and welcoming environment, setting a tone for an atmosphere of exploration, excitement, emotional maturity, and self-esteem. We are passionate about our community, the performing arts, and education. We believe that the arts and education can affect and enrich lives while bridging gaps between people and cultures.\nContract Terms\nDuration: 38 week contract, possible summer session/intensive contract\nLocation: 1240 Hand Ave., Ormond Beach, FL 32174\nHour: Part-time, approx. 2-10 hours per week, Monday-Saturdays as timetabled. Some flexibility will be required from time to time to cover performances.\nHolidays/Vacation: All vacation time is to be taken outside of term time and during the school’s scheduled time off (listed below). You will receive a separate contract for the summer session and/or summer intensive. School’s Scheduled Time Off: 1 week off for Thanksgiving Break, 2 weeks off for Christmas Break, 1 week off for Spring Break.\nReports to: The Artistic Director\nRole:\nThe Modern/Contemporary Teaching Artist has a passion for the artform and immerses themselves in methodology, performance, history, theory, criticism, coaching, and developing young artists. They are compelled to share their passion for the artform with their students. The Modern/Contemporary Teaching Artist has a reverence and respect for the art of teaching and for one another. They dive into their craft and travel down the path of continuing education in order to provide the highest quality education and experience for their students. The Modern/Contemporary Teaching Artist respects their students and is sensitive to their needs and finds the best way to encourage and support each student. They motivate their students to achieve their greatest potential. The Modern/Contemporary Teaching Artist is flexible and empowers students to think for themselves in order to cultivate true understanding. They understand the importance of mental and physical health to the success of the young artist, therefore, keeping up with teaching best practices and will be an advocate for students while always keeping the classroom a safe space to question, explore, experiment, and problem-solve.\nResponsibilities:\nModern/Contemporary Technique, Improvisation, Repertoire, and/or Modern Partnering\nPrepare lesson plans for weekly lessons\nFamiliar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures.\nRely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.\nHandle restaging Modern/Contemporary works and ability to choreograph own works.\nMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies (some of this will be provided for you).\nContribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed\nHandle sensitive information in a confidential manner\nAbility to communicate with a diverse group of teachers and students.\nEngage, encourage, and motivate students to reach their goals.\nEvaluate student performance and make recommendations for improvement.\nConduct group and private lessons as required.\nHave an understanding of dance kinesiology/anatomy and physiology\nProactive and flexible approach to work\nRequirements:\n5 years teaching experience\nBachelor’s degree preferred\nProfessional career preferred\nAttention to detail and problem solving skills\nStrong organizational and planning skills\nTeamwork\nDiscretion and Judgment\nPatience\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build good supportive relationships with students, colleagues and the wider dance community\nFlexible attitude towards duties and working patterns in order to fulfill the requirements of the role\nEmpathy with and a commitment to the aims and ethos of the School.\nJob Types: Contract, Part-time\nPay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour\nAbility to commute/relocate:\nOrmond Beach, FL 32174: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)\nExperience:\nTeaching: 5 years (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Ormond Ballet","rawCompany":"ormond ballet","city":"Ormond Beach","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-09T13:31:53.855Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-3099.00","title":"Teachers and Instructors, All Other","slug":"teachers-and-instructors-all-other"},{"code":"27-2031.00","title":"Dancers","slug":"dancers"},{"code":"27-2032.00","title":"Choreographers","slug":"choreographers"}],"industries":[{"code":"611610","title":"Fine Arts Schools","slug":"fine-arts-schools"},{"code":"711120","title":"Dance Companies","slug":"dance-companies"},{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Modern/Contemporary Dance Instructor","description":"About us\nOrmond Ballet LLC is a small business in Ormond Beach, FL. 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