Rehearsal Director and Repetiteur - San Francisco Ballet · Rolling San Francisco, CA

Position Type : Full Time

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Job Title : Rehearsal Director and Repetiteur (4 total on staff)

Department : Artistic

Salary : $115,000

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

STUDIO REHEARSALS :

To assist choreographers and producers in staging new work, recording and documenting changes in choreography as required.

Rehearse and maintain standards of existing repertoire, maximizing dancers' technical and artistic capability. Be fully conversant with the choreographer's artistic intentions in the absence of the original choreographer, including preparation and learning of these works using videos and / or notation scores provided by the Company.

• Ensure the Company Code of Practice is implemented and respected in rehearsals by choreographers, repetiteurs, guest teachers, and dancers.
• Liaise with the Logistics Manager to plan the weekly rehearsal schedule.
• Support the maintenance of dancers' technique by providing general training (class) to an outstanding level, and deliver individual and remedial coaching as necessary to all ranks of artists, soloists, and principals as appropriate.
• Commit to maintaining effective team-working with the studio, exemplifying genuine collaboration.

PRODUCTION REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES :

• Monitor stage rehearsals to ensure accurate reproduction of choreography and monitor performances to maintain artistic and professional excellence.
• Provide regular performance feedback to company dancers as appropriate, depending on venue and setting.
• Contribute to the casting of all performances - both general and daily, adhering to all amendments to daily casting at each performance venue.

MANAGEMENT :

• Assist in recruiting dancers as required, observe and facilitate company auditions, and evaluate resumes and DVDs of audition applicants.
• Mentor an allocated group of dancers in the Company as specified by the Artistic Director and document these meetings by creating a digital record.
• Provide input for dancers' evaluation / appraisal meetings and attend meetings for the allocated group of dancers mentored.
• Mentor dancers assisting in rehearsals, ensure they understand and respect the Company Code of Practice.
• Monitor individual dancers' professional standards in rehearsal and performance, providing feedback and guidance as appropriate.
• Assist with the effective management of the Company to maintain a high level of professional excellence and morale.
• Attend all artistic team meetings and full Company meetings.
• Assist in developing and maintaining effective team-working within and between departments and locations.
• Audition and recruit new dancers for the Company, provide feedback on auditions to the rest of the Artistic Team.
• Check emails regularly, send / receive / file emails for digital documentation.
• Keep updated on information related to the Company's schedule, artistic vision, current dancers, upcoming productions, rehearsals, and performances.
• Deliver other duties as required by the manager or directorate.

GENERAL :

• Maintain a strong collaborative artistic partnership with the Artistic Director, Associate Artistic Director, and Executive Rehearsal Director.
• Display the ability to lead, teach, and inspire company dancers.
• Commit to attending any professional development / management training supporting the role.
• Show broad knowledge of the international dance scene, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills.
• Act as an ambassador and representative for the company and its artistic objectives, always acting in the company's best interest.
• Respect confidentiality of all parties and communication.
• Participate in providing a safe working environment, adhering to the Company's Health & Safety Policy.
• Maintain a strong team ethic within the department and Company.
• Attend an Annual Appraisal with the Artistic Director.

AUTHORITY :

• Assess and effectively communicate rehearsal requirements to dancers and lead rehearsals.
• Amend casting as needed, consulting the Artistic Director / Executive Rehearsal Director where appropriate.

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of the Rehearsal Director and Repetiteur. It does not form part of the contract of employment and does not preclude change or development that may be required in the future.

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