Dramaturge/Animateur Intern wanted

Dancemakers and the Centre for Creation is looking for a
Dramaturge/Animateur Intern (1 position)

About Dancemakers:
Driven by the vision of Artistic Director Michael Trent, Dancemakers draws on the diverse talents and individual strengths of its artists to create and present works that provoke and entertain.

At our core is the desire to promote new works rooted in contemporary aesthetics, cross-disciplinary dialogues and collaborative engagement.

About the Position:
Working closely with Resident Dramaturge/Animateur Jacob Zimmer the Dramaturge/Animateur Intern will be focused primarily on implementing, coordinating and developing Dancemakers Animateur programming, eg: Dancemakers Study Group and ancillary activities during the Duets Festival (February 22-March 6, 2010) for the public and dance community.

There will also be opportunities to observe rehearsals (as appropriate) of the ResearchLAB and Double Bill #2 (Choreographers: Michael Trent and kg guttman) and mentorship with Zimmer.
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Requirements:
• Interest in contemporary performance practices.
• Interest and skills in reading, writing and talking about contemporary performance practices.
• Knowledge of Toronto dance community and audience an asset
• Post secondary education or equivalent that includes some art (including dance) history.
• Excellent organizational, communication, written, and administrative skills
• Interest and/or experience in event planning
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Strong computer skills, experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Time Commitment:
1 or 2 days a week in office. (to be negotiated)
Rehearsal observation as arranged.
September 15, 2009 - May 19, 2010 (ideally)

Small honorarium provided
Please submit resume and letter of interest by August 15, 2009

Contact:
Jacob Zimmer, Resident Dramaturge and Animateur
jacob@dancemakers.org

Web: www.dancemakers.org
Blog: dancemakers.blogspot.com