About This Role
This role provides artistic leadership for upcoming workshops, educational programming, and ballet productions for the Norman Ballet Company. It suits an experienced dance professional with artistic creativity, strong leadership, and communication skills, committed to creating welcoming and meaningful dance experiences.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors to establish artistic goals and programming priorities
- Develop artistic concepts, themes, repertoire, choreography, and educational content appropriate to each program
- Provide artistic direction and coaching that supports dancer development, performance quality, and creative expression
- Coordinate with guest instructors, choreographers, and other artistic professionals as needed
- Foster an inclusive, encouraging, and collaborative artistic environment
- Develop and lead workshop curriculum, instructional activities, and artistic experiences
- Guide dancers through choreography, technique, and performance preparation
- Coordinate artistic elements of workshop showcases and presentations
- Collaborate with the Board, volunteers, and families to support successful programming
- Develop artistic concepts and select repertoire for ballet performances
- Oversee auditions, casting, rehearsals, and artistic preparation
- Collaborate with guest artists, choreographers, and production professionals
- Provide artistic guidance regarding costumes, music, staging, and production design
- Coordinate artistic schedules and production needs in collaboration with the Board
- Assist with program planning, scheduling, and artistic budget recommendations
- Work within Board-approved budgets and established program timelines
- Communicate regularly with the Board regarding program progress, artistic needs, and anticipated challenges
- Support positive relationships with dancers, families, local studios, artistic partners, and community organizations
Requirements
- Professional experience in ballet, dance instruction, choreography, artistic direction, or dance production
- Demonstrated ability to develop and lead artistic programming
- Experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring dancers in a positive and supportive environment
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively with nonprofit board leadership, volunteers, families, and artistic professionals
- Commitment to high-quality artistic experiences and community engagement
Nice to have:
- Experience directing ballet productions or coordinating theatrical performances
- Experience developing dance workshops or educational programming
- Familiarity with classical and contemporary ballet repertoire
- Experience collaborating with guest artists, studios, theaters, or community arts organizations
Benefits
- Independent contractor opportunities
Important Details
- Contract period: November 2026 – November 2027
- Reports to: Norman Ballet Company Board of Directors
- Expected hours: 10.0 – 60.0 per week
- Evening and weekend availability may be required
Application Process
- Submit a resume or professional biography outlining relevant dance and artistic leadership experience
- Submit a brief statement of interest describing your artistic background and approach to programming
- Indicate interest in workshop programming, performance productions, or both
About the Company
Norman Ballet Company (NBC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting ballet and related dance forms through performances, artistic education, and community engagement. NBC is entering an exciting period of transition as it develops new workshop and performance opportunities that encourage artistic growth, collaboration, and a shared appreciation for dance throughout Central Oklahoma.