Teaching Artist, Seasonal
About the Role & Team Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences! From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, outstanding resourcefulness, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust! Supporting Disney Live Entertainment’s Disney Imagination Campus at the Disneyland Resort, teaching artists lead 90-minute Performing Arts educational workshops in the field of dance. You will partner with the Disney Imagination Campus operations team, and work alongside the Creative Development Show Director to ensure that the Guest performers will perform to the highest possible level. This is a seasonal role and number of days/hours work will vary based on business need. You will report to the Area Manager, Guest Talent & Imagination Campus.
What You Will Do
- Work with groups on selected repertoire, which may involve instructing dancers on technique
- Prepare the group for a stand up learned performance content for a mock performance
- Lead workshops in the performing arts comprised mainly of minor students
- Make appropriate musical selections from a pre-approved list targeted at the skill level of the group
- Work with the audio technicians to select appropriate musical cues to dance music to instruct appropriate choreography
- Partner with hourly Cast Members tasked with leading the operational details, handling logistical challenges, and maintaining timeliness of each workshop
- Be responsible to maintain compliance with all company policies, practices, and appropriate compliance and regulatory training
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 5+ years of directly related experience
- Experience with teaching choreography and/or staging techniques
- Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven passion for instructing in the performing arts
- Proven passion for the Disney brand and a knowledge of Disney Intellectual Property
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in the Music/Dance Entertainment field or equivalent work experience
Benefits & Perks Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This could include health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. The pay rate for this role in Anaheim, CA is $70 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. Apply Job!