JOBS
Young Dance seeks Reception Support
Young Dance is looking for reception support Monday–Friday weekdays beginning at 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. This hourly position is compensated at $15/hour and ideally commits to a regular schedule for the 2023–24 Session, which runs September through May.
Duties include greeting students and parents while maintaining a clean and welcoming environment.
Founded in 1987, Young Dance believes young people are artists with something important to say and that working across differences benefits all. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes and healthy risk-taking is encouraged. Our classes are open to everyone of all levels and abilities. Dancers develop skills in observing, participating, and reflecting in an environment that values a commitment to self, to the group, and to lifelong learning.For more information, or to apply please email Jules@youngdance.org.
Young Dance seeks Hip Hop and Musical Theater Instructors
Young Dance seeks Hip Hop and Musical Theater instructors and assistants for the 2023–24 year and beyond for our growing community partnerships. We seek skilled instructors who foster a developmentally appropriate, safe, supportive, and fun environment.
Young Dance partners with Twin Cities schools, organizations, and government agencies to bring dance to diverse populations across the metro. Partnerships take place during or after the school day. Schedule and duration vary depending on partners.
Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills to keep track of different schedules. Teaching Artists should also be able to work collaboratively with partners and Young Dance Artistic Director in developing the curriculum.
Founded in 1987, Young Dance believes young people are artists with something important to say and that working across differences benefits all. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes and healthy risk-taking is encouraged. Our classes are open to everyone of all levels and abilities. Dancers develop skills in observing, participating, and reflecting in an environment that values a commitment to self, to the group, and to lifelong learning.
Pay is $48/hr to lead and $24/hr to assist.
If you would like more information and to apply, please email an introduction and your resume to anat@youngdance.org.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer to help our work go farther
Young Dance is committed to giving the youth of Minneapolis an extraordinary opportunity to express themselves and develop their own voice through movement.
Community involvement strengthens our mission, enhances the quality of the Young Dance experience, and keeps our programs affordable. We are incredibly grateful for your support.
JOIN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We’re looking for vibrant individuals who are interested in belonging to a successful nonprofit board. Young Dance is an extraordinary youth dance company and school for young people of all abilities with a mission to “transform lives through movement.” Our Board of Directors works to extend and deepen the efforts of our creative community of dancers, choreographers, and educators.
If you would like to learn about joining the Young Dance Board of Directors, please contact info@youngdance.org.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS NEEDED
Join our “A” Team – a dedicated group of 5-8 community members who collaborate with the Young Dance staff and board members to organize and set up events or other fun tasks.
Grass Roots Publicity – help distribute fliers, brochures, and postcards to neighborhood businesses in the fall and spring.
Fundraising event — help plan and run the event or coordinate volunteers.
We always need help with marketing and public relations leads or content creation.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES YOUNG DANCE POSSIBLE
Young Dance is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and your contribution is tax deductible. If your employer has a matching gift program, please consider using it to make your gift go twice as far.
Since 1987, Young Dance has encouraged youth in our community to build body and spirit through the creative art of dance. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. Each year, dancers in our classes, performing company, and community partnerships have an opportunity to collaborate with professional artists, pushing the boundaries of the art and practice of dance. Young Dance is an inclusive, artistic community where creativity flourishes.
Your donation helps keep our class fees low, assuring programming is accessible to all individuals, and provides scholarships so anyone can participate, regardless of ability to pay. Additionally, contributions support our Community Partnerships with schools, libraries, juvenile corrections, and community organizations.
Please mail checks payable to:
Young Dance
Fairview Business Center
655 Fairview Ave. N.
St. Paul, MN 55104
THANK YOU
Every donation, in any amount, is appreciated
“Distance Learning with Young Dance: “Class put a smile on our daughter’s face and it was a joy to feel the house alive with her movement and all the voices”
-Young Dance parent