Teacher Assistant Program

TEACHER ASSISTANT APPLICATION

The CBS Teacher Assistant Program is designed for dancers who want to pursue dance instruction. Aspiring instructors gain valuable production and performance experience and are given opportunities to develop responsibility and time management skills in a supportive environment.

Specifically, students learn classroom management, syllabus design and execution, and an introduction to child development.

REQUIREMENTS

Colorado Ballet Society for 1+ year
Levels 3b-7

DIVISIONS

LEVELS

Acro Pearl/Diamond

Acro Silver/Gold

Ballet Diamond

Ballet Gold

Ballet Pearl

Ballet Silver

Contemporary/Jazz Pearl Diamond

Hip Hop Pearl/Diamond

Jazz Silver/Gold

Sparkle Dance (2½-5 yrs)

Tap Pearl/Diamond

Tap Silver/Gold

COMMITMENT

43-week season
If your schedule does not allow for this time commitment, you must inform us on this application.
You are expected to inform us of any absences effecting your TA assignment.
3 unexcused absences will result in dismissal.
Any color, modest leotards and skirt are required for all ballet classes you are assisting. For all other classes, please wear applicable dress code requirements.
All designated meetings once a month from 8:00-9:00 AM.
Assisting as backstage crew, lobby help, dressing room help or on-stage performer for Holiday Showcase, as well as the Primary Division Performances in May. This means a commitment to all Dress Rehearsals and Performances on those dates, in addition to in-studio rehearsals 2 weeks prior to performances.
Instructional training with Colorado Ballet Society faculty & staff.

Minimum requirement 1 class/week
May not perform with class on stage
Attends all TA meetings 1x per month
Follows all Commitments & Expectations

Minimum requirement 1 class/week
Will perform on stage (if applicable)
Follow all Commitments & Expectations
May be assigned to a specific dancer or group of dancers. These dancers are often those who may have conditional support needs

Minimum requirement 2 classes/week
Will perform on stage (if applicable)
Attends all TA meetings
Follows all Commitments & Expectations
Able to lead warm-up if asked
Leads 1-3 exercises/week
May be called to sub for the instructor

Minimum requirement 1 class/week – unpaid position
Minimum requirement 1 class/week – paid position
May or may not perform on stage
Attends all TA meetings
Follows all Commitments & Expectations
Able to lead warm-up if asked
Leads 1-3 exercises/week
May be called to sub for the instructor

CLASS PREP

Moving barres as necessary
Ensuring props are ready to go
Turning on/adjusting music as needed
Lining students up outside assigned their studio
Fill out a timecard each time you assist faculty, attend meetings, or work at a performance
If you are unable to attend Dress Rehearsals, you may be dismissed from the program
TA may be reassigned at any time based on Director/Management discretion and studineeds

REWARDS

Ballet bucks are based on cumulative hours within the season or if the dancer chooses to leave CBS. All dancers will be invited to an end-of-year party.

Ballet Bucks to be used toward tuition or at the Ballerina Boutique.

TA of the Year* $100
Perfect Attendance Award* $50
Good Attendance Award (>90%)* $25
Super Sub!* $10/class subbed
150 Recorded Hours – Gold Certificate $75 & Goodie Bag
Goodie bag 100 Recorded Hours – Silver Certificate $50
50 Recorded Hours Per Year – Bronze Certificate $25

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