We are Vaganova method ballet school seeking a classically trained ballet instructor to teach children and adults. This is a permanent part-time position (not contract or 1 year term).

Schedule

- Sunday mornings and afternoons between 3-5+ hours of adult group classes in classical ballet and dance fitness. Additional opportunities for private training is available based on client retention.
- Optional additional hours on Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-9:30PM of adult group classes and children's classical ballet, additional discipline, and dance fitness classes. Additional private training prior to 5:30PM available based on client retention.
- One on-site venue participation at the dress rehearsal and annual recital at the end of June.
- Additional daytime hours teaching adult group classes and private training may be provided following one year of employment.

Responsibilities

- Provide classical ballet instruction in the Agrippina Vaganova method. RAD, Cecchetti is not accepted. RAD as an additional exam offering for private training clients is optional.
- The children's program runs from September to June with fixed hours and commences in an annual recital at the end of June.



Repertoire for the children's programs will be provided by the artistic director if teaching children.
- If you have choreography experience you may be asked to assist in annual recital choreography creation.
- The adult program runs year-round with no end date. Video material of level material and proprietary dance fitness classes are provided.
- You will be asked to participate in the creation of dance fitness classes alongside other instructional staff.

Requirements

- Graduate of an undergraduate Vaganova-method classical ballet program from a choreographic institute in Eastern Europe or Russia with one of the following: Masters degree in choreography or ballet pedagogy, or outstanding achievements in the field of classical ballet through skilled company employment as a dancer.
- Qualification to teach barre, pilates, yoga, contemporary, historical dance, neoclassical ballet, jazz, or character dance is an asset.
- Working proficiency in English is required. Fluency in Russian or Ukrainian is an asset.

Work Authorization Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Pay: $45.00-$50.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Part-Time Ballet Instructor (Toronto)
🏢 RUSSIAN BALLET SCHOOL
📍 Toronto