Job Description

Job Purpose

The

Dance Tutor

is a full-time role at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy and will be responsible for teaching dance technique and style to students from beginner to advanced level. The

Dance Tutor

will be professionally trained in one dance discipline, with expertise in at least one other genre, and shall also possess choreographic skills for class work and production. Desirable genres include

Ballet

and

Jazz

to ensure consistent delivery of our Key Skills within the Programme. The tutor is responsible for facilitating practical classes on all programmes (Diploma, BA, short courses and potentially Saturday schools), being able to apply practical movement knowledge and enabling the learners to develop to the best of their capabilities. The tutor has a key role in safe practice within the delivery of all dance/movement activities at SPAA. This role requires a skill set in which the candidate has extensive practical experience in their field. The tutor reports directly to the Lead Dance Tutor, Programme Leader - Dance, and ultimately the Executive Director of the Academy. This role requires direct teaching, conducting assessment procedures and the supporting administration of, and creative input and production support for performance opportunities. Additional knowledge of dance history and anatomy and nutrition are desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ability to teach using various methodologies and techniques from beginner to advanced level

Develop dance curriculums and prepare lesson plans in line with SPAA policies

Ability to communicate with a diverse group of teachers and students

Engage, encourage, and motivate students to reach their goals

Evaluate student performance and offer constructive and supportive feedback

Choreograph routines, projects and productions

Provide safe, creative environments but still providing rigorous dynamic dance training

Cultivate advanced practice within movement & dance through continued CPD

Implementing health and safety practice within all work settings

Engage in the diversity of dance practice across a range of sectors

Teach on all programmes and courses throughout SPAA (Diploma, BA, MA, short courses and Saturday school)

Key Interactions

As part of the SPAA team and working closely with the Programme Leaders and other Lead tutors to ensure our students are provided with the highest levels of teaching and learning support during their course of study. Through these channels of the Academy the SPAA team will enable these fundamental practices ensuring courses are running effectively and efficiently for the benefit of the students and the wider arts community in Sharjah. Also working in conjunction with production teams, creating a collaborative and dynamic environment for performance opportunities to be created, managed and produced in a safe and positive environment.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

BA Degree and significant experience and/or additional qualifications in professional performing arts education and training

At least 5 years' experience teaching within a vocational performing arts institution

Trained in multiple dance disciplines, with specific skills in Ballet and Jazz.

A broad scope of applied dance skills and theoretical knowledge for student graduate study

Previous experience in assessment/feedback procedure

Ability to work independently and as a member of a multinational team, showing compassion as well as independence

Excellent communications skills

Ability to work on a flexible schedule, which may include evening and weekend work

Understanding within student assessment and feedback

Skillful in the dance sector with a specialised genre

Flexible approach to teaching and conservatoire hours

Willingness to share pedagogy and collaborate creatively

Ability to work with students from varying cultural backgrounds and abilities

Encouragement of high order thinking

Flexible approach to pedagogy to suit the Academy's dynamic needs, potential cultural considerations

Energetic, driven, creative and dependable

Openness to adapting and developing practice

Desirable:

Relevant postgraduate qualification

DDI DDE within ISTD Dance training

Experience of teaching and working at HE level

Professional dance performance and/or choreography experience

Direct global industry experience

Clear understanding of schemes of work and preparing class work in line with the course units and marking systems

Experience working within a multinational school environment

Ability to adapt to a wide range of age groups

Experience writing and delivering course modules for higher education

Clear module deliverance

Knowledge of dance history

Knowledge of anatomy and/or nutrition

Second or third language advantageous

Core Competencies

Delivery through:

Decision making and solving problems

Building teams and communication with students

Facilitating change

Development through:

Resilience

Driving results

Managing stakeholders

Job Types: Temporary, Contract

Application Question(s):

notice period
Experience:

o DDI DDE within ISTD Dance training: 3 years (Required) dance disciplines, with specific skills in Ballet and Jazz: 3 years (Required) teaching within a vocational performing arts institution: 5 years (Required)
Application Deadline: 09/06/2025