OPPORTUNITIES
JOB OPENINGS
OPEN CALL PROCESS: LEAD AN ADULT PROGRAM WORKSHOP
Shawl-Anderson Dance Center (SADC) in Berkeley, CA has an Open Call process for current staff, community members, and visiting artists to pitch ideas for an upcoming adult level workshop. This is an ongoing process for the organization and for programming. It is intended to broaden class offerings and hire an expanded roster of teaching artists, both local and visiting.
Pitches are welcome for in-person, online, and hybrid workshops of all levels and styles of dance as well as lecture-based workshops. Past workshops through SADC have included Intro to Modern, Dunham Technique, Gaga, Hip-Hop Fusion, Somatics+Ballet, Bhangra, Drag, and Feldenkrais, to name a few. Workshops can vary - from one afternoon (2 hours in length) to a 6-week session, meeting once a week.
Ideas/pitches accepted on a rolling basis. Complete the Interest Form HERE.
GENERAL/OTHER
If you are an arts administrator and would like to share your resume with us for future opportunities you may email it to: hr@shawl-anderson.org. If you are a dance teacher or choreographer who would like to instruct or offer a workshop, please send your resume and a statement of interest in the body of your email to hr@shawl-anderson.org.
WORK EXCHANGE (WEX)
Whether you are new to the dance scene or a seasoned professional, the Work Exchange program at Shawl-Anderson offers an excellent path to making new connections, staying active in your community, and building administrative and functional skills. As a Work Exchange member, you receive $18/hour credit for every hour worked, which can go towards taking classes and workshops or renting rehearsal space. Members receive rehearsal space at a discounted rate of $18/hour (usually $22/hour). Duties include: maintaining building operations/cleaning, helping at Youth and other performances, stewarding/front desk help, and more.
VOLUNTEER
SADC volunteers are dedicated friends of the organization who generously share their time to serve our mission. We are always looking for individuals to assist with performances, special events, mailings, documentation, archiving and more. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering please email info@shawl-anderson.org and let us know your interests. You can also join our weekly email update list to receive information about the latest opportunities.