Chamber Dance Project

Chamber Dance Project seeks a dynamic and boldly creative leader to drive the company's evolution forward.

This is a part-time position, with a full-time arrangement available for the right candidate.

CDP is open to candidates with experience as performers, choreographers, or artistic directors. However, this is a unique opportunity for a candidate who is an accomplished choreographer to create new works to be performed alongside works from the CDP repertoire and by guest choreographers.

CDP performs primarily in the Metro DC area, and its offices are located in downtown Washington DC. This is a hybrid position: the Artistic Director may reside elsewhere, but full-time on-site presence is mandatory for rehearsals, performances and other shorter periods. In-person attendance at bi-monthly board meetings is ideal but not mandatory.

The Artistic Director will begin their tenure in early 2027 on a mutually agreeable date.

Salary range is $45,000 to $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience
A full-time arrangement is available for the right candidate, with compensation prorated accordingly.

Benefits:

• Flexible weekday work schedule
• Four weeks of paid vacation
• Medical expense reimbursement
• Retirement contribution

Desired experience and skills include:

• At least 12 years of professional dance experience in any or all of these areas: performer, choreographer, artistic director
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in classical and contemporary ballet, and contemporary artists
• Experience and a commitment to working with live musicians
• Substantial experience in running rehearsals in the studio and onstage
• Experience in working with a board and staff
• Working knowledge of budget development, management, and reporting, and the technical and administrative skills to perform those functions
• Add Technical skills/platforms showing admin work
• we need them to have had admin work
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking
• Advanced education in a related field

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, articulate, and implement a bold artistic vision.
• Develop goals and strategies for the continued success of the organization
• Oversee all aspects of the organization’s artistic programming and productions, including the planning and execution of performances, artist events, open rehearsals, master classes, and educational programming.
• Commission new works and license contemporary re-stagings; develop relationships with contemporary choreographers and composers
• Hire, cast, and coach high-caliber artists to ensure high-quality performances in an exceptional environment
• Collaborate with our Principal Musician on all music-related work
• Cultivate collaborative, creative relationships in metro Washington, DC
• Cultivate, attract, and grow funding resources to support all endeavors of CDP and its activities
• Administer the organization’s budget and resources, in collaboration with the Company/Production Manager and Board Treasurer, to ensure that they are effectively used to achieve the organization’s goals
• Join forces with the Marketing Director to develop campaigns for seasons and programming
• Manage the staff on day-to-day operations with the Company/Production Manager
• Partner closely with the Board of Directors on goals and to further CDP’s mission
• Grow our presence locally and nationally, representing CDP to the public, media, patrons, and other stakeholders
• Explore summer performance and touring opportunities regionally and nationally