At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate the Chance to Dance programme, connecting schools and artists to inspire young talent.
- Company: Join the Royal Ballet and Opera, enriching cultural life through dance and creativity.
- Benefits: Freelance role with competitive pay of £250 per day, flexible working hours.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment, perfect for those looking to grow in the arts sector.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives by fostering a love for ballet and dance.
- Qualifications: Experience in arts coordination or education, passion for dance and youth engagement.
The predicted salary is between 42571 - 42571 £ per year.
The mission of the Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO) is to enrich the cultural life of the nation by growing the public enjoyment and appreciation of exceptional ballet and opera. Learning and Participation (L&P) is central to RBO’s mission to enrich the cultural life of the nation. An extensive programme, based at our Covent Garden and Thurrock homes and across England, aims to inspire creativity and give people of all ages the chance to discover, question and respond to the power of our artforms.
The L&P programme is distinctive in its scale and ambitions, involving more than 50,000 annual participants across three strands:
- An award-winning, multi-disciplinary National Schools Programme including a dedicated schools’ website (www.roh.org.uk/schools), which encompasses our role in supporting important school and pupil outcomes via our RBO Schools classroom schemes and teacher training, as well as a programme of work in the East of England.
- Talent development work through opera and ballet training networks.
- Enriching participatory events in our Covent Garden home.
Chance to Dance (CTD) is the RBO’s flagship young talent programme. As the longest running access programme in the Ballet sector, since 1991 CTD has introduced over 30,000 children to ballet. In 2018, after 27 years of London centric delivery, the RBO made a commitment to build a national model to expand access. Launching in a new area of England each season, the programme has now delivered residencies across Essex, the West Midlands, Doncaster, the North East, Bradford, Luton and Blackpool.
The programme works in partnership with Primary Schools and Private dance schools in 4 regional areas to deliver a depth programme of activity across a 4-year residency. We offer a professional development opportunity for our Associate dance artists alongside offering a creative programme of workshops and performance opportunities for Primary school children. Phase one of the residency focuses on artist development and talent identification and the second phase, on talent development and affecting systemic change. We aim for all children to leave the programme with a love of dance and new-found appreciation for Ballet. Some CTD graduates have gone on to join vocational schools and are working within the creative industries as performers, teachers, and choreographers in professional companies across the sector.
To support with the expansion of the programme we are looking for area coordinators to join us in a freelance capacity to support the CTD Programme Manager in the delivery of the programme in each area, and act as the main conduit between the programme manager, Primary Schools, Associate Dance schools and all artists per cohort. The Area Coordinator commitment is a total of 20 days (up to 8 hours a day), which should be spread across the deliverables roughly as one day a week for 40 weeks across the 26/27 season. Regular check-ins with the CTD Programme manager will be in place to discuss proposed grouping of days around events and busier periods across the season. The rate of pay for this work is £250 per day, or £5,000 for the entire contract.
The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation.
Chance to Dance 26/27, Area Coordinator(s) - Freelance employer: ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA
The Royal Ballet and Opera is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture steeped in creativity and artistry right in the heart of Covent Garden, London. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth within a prestigious institution, alongside a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration in theatrical productions.
