Artistic Director

About This Role

Leading the artistic direction of Los Lupeños de San José and Los Lupeños Juvenil is the core of this role, providing artistic guidance across Cashion Cultural Legacy’s programs. This position suits a collaborative and visionary Artistic Director who will honor the company's legacy while shaping its continued artistic growth and strengthening its connection to the cultural knowledge and regional traditions of Mexican folklórico.

Responsibilities

• Lead the artistic vision, repertoire, rehearsals, and performance preparation of the adult and youth companies
• Teach, stage, research, and preserve Mexican folklórico repertoire with cultural and historical integrity
• Mentor dancers and emerging artistic leaders while maintaining high artistic standards
• Guide performances, productions, artist exchanges, and other artistic projects
• Collaborate with CCL’s Executive Director, artistic staff, Academy Director, musicians, guest artists, and community partners
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with artists, culture bearers, and partners in the United States and Mexico
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Significant experience in Mexican folklórico as a performer, instructor, choreographer, rehearsal director, or artistic leader
• Deep knowledge of folklórico technique, repertoire, music, costuming, cultural context, and regional traditions
• Strong teaching, choreography, leadership, and dancer-development skills, including experience working with youth
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to culturally grounded artistic practice
• Availability for in-person work in San José, including evening and weekend rehearsals, performances, and occasional travel

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage with CCL contributions toward premiums
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Professional development support

Important Details

• Application deadline: October 23, 2026

Application Process

• Submit a resume or CV, cover letter, and 2–3 relevant work samples

About the Company

Cashion Cultural Legacy (CCL) is the parent organization of Los Lupeños de San José, one of the country’s longest-standing Mexican folklórico dance companies, founded in 1969 by Dr. Susan V. Cashion and Ramón Morones Ortiz.