The Jazz Dance 1 and 2 Classroom Assistant is a student with knowledge and experience in dance, particularly jazz. The assistant will work with the professor of DNCE 13100/13200 and the students enrolled in the class both in and outside of class hours.

Qualifications:

  • Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in:
    • Jazz Dance I, II, III - (DNCE 13100, 13200, 23100)
    • Ballet I, II, III or higher level (DNCE 11100, 11200, 21100)
    • Modern I, II, III or higher level (DNCE 12100, 12200, 22100)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Along with the faculty member, physically demonstrate and help lead the class through all movement sequences
  • Organize and lead outside-of-class tutorials in preparation for movement showings and tutoring individual students as needed
  • Assist the faculty member in giving one-on-one corrections, adjustments, and suggestions to students
  • Set a positive example for the class in terms of work ethic, leadership, attitude, attendance and promptness

Hours: 4 hours per week

Supervisor: Daniel Gwirtzman (dgwirtzman@ithaca.edu)