Camp Seminole
June 10, 2019 – July 19, 2019
A six-week intensive camp. Campers will learn how to become a triple threat (actor, singer, dancer) from industry professionals and specialists with a focus on scene study, choreography, vocal training and song interpretation. In addition, campers will learn the ins and outs of auditions, theater production, and rehearsal preparation All leading toward their own musical theater showcase, presented on the Seminole Theatre stage for family and friends.
Dance Director Responsibilities
The Director will be choreographing dance numbers for the final showcase and guide campers through learning and assist them with activities in other classes. Counselors are responsible for a group of approx. 15-20 campers, accompanying them to and from classes and meals, and providing support throughout the day.
• Five-day work week – Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Accompany campers to all classes, providing oversight of campers as well as individual attention and guidance.
• Participate and oversee campers as directed on field trips.
• Attend occasional Camp Seminole Staff meetings after camp hours.
• Monitor campers’ behavior and act as a liaison between campers, faculty members, and Camp Seminole Director.
• Teach during rehearsals as determined by Camp Director.
• Voluntarily participate in the background checks required for employment including but not limited to federal and sex offender checks and fingerprinting
• Attend a mandatory staff orientation.
• Other duties as necessary.
Qualifications
• Ability to communicate dance concepts through demonstration and verbal explanations.
• Experience in the performing arts disciplines of either music, theater or dance preferred.
• Excellent leadership skills including an ability to command respect and motivate achievement while working effectively with young people.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well to a diverse population, and work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks with completing deadlines in a self-directed, prioritized and calm manner.
• Flexibility to meet changing needs and priorities as they occur.
• Minimum of 1 school year of dance training in a college or professional setting
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Have a strong work ethic, be proactive and take initiative.
