Men's & Boy's Ballet Instructor

Saint Joseph Ballet is currently seeking applications from teachers of Men’s and Boy’s Classical Ballet, who are interested in regular teaching opportunities or substitutions for our core dance program. If you have previously submitted a CV to Saint Joseph Ballet, you are welcome to re-apply under the guidelines below.

Interested persons should submit the following along with cover letter:

·         a current Curriculum Vitae with comprehensive teaching history and reference list

·         a one-two page Statement of Teaching Philosophy covering approach to teaching, and method or school of ballet trained in

·         if available, provide video of teaching as email attachment, internet link or DVD (address below)

Final candidates will teach a 1.5 hour paid substitution with live accompaniment.

Offering 50 classes each week to 375 students ages 8-19, Saint Joseph Ballet provides creative alternatives to low-income youth in the Orange County area, through quality dance training, academic programs, college scholarships, and family services. Most classes are held in the evening Monday through Friday between 4:00 and 8:30 PM, with some Saturday classes.

Saint Joseph Ballet operates year-round from September – August, with a brief closure in May to facilitate the production of our Annual Concert at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.  Students at Saint Joseph Ballet have worked with such renowned choreographers as Mark Haim, Nami Yamamoto, Sally Silvers, Scott Wells, and Sean Curran, in addition to hosting residencies from the Limon Dance Company, Streb Ringside, and Eliot Feld.

Please applications with attachments in PDF format to [email protected]

            Mail DVD to:

            Sarah Swenson

            Dance Education Director

            Saint Joseph Ballet

            1810 North Main Street

            Santa Ana, CA  92706