Sadler’s Wells are looking for up to 4 freelance Assistant Artists based in east London to work across our Learning & Engagement activity.

What will I do?

This is a professional development opportunity that will run from September 2024 to March 2025. Over this time, you will use your expertise in your dance style to assist across a range of our work in a variety of spaces, with different ages and communities. You will assist up to at least 10 sessions over the duration of the programme and your schedule will be designed to fit around your other commitments. As well as assisting, you will have the chance to attend various training opportunities and receive mentoring from staff members and/or freelance Dance Artists working across our programme and the wider sector.

What will I get from this? 

• Learn different approaches to leading dance in community settings

• Learn how to adapt your practice/teaching to ensure inclusivity and best practice

• Meet and work with freelance dance artists working across the industry

• Work with a mentor who can support your progress throughout this programme

To apply you need to (essential):

• Have lived, worked or studied to either Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets, Hackney or Newham.

• Have up to two years of experience in this area of work.

• Be interested in working in community-based dance.

• Be over 18 years old.

Desirable 

We are particularly interested in dancers with experience in the following dance styles:

• Ballroom, in particular Waltz, Foxtrot, Jive, Swing.

• Musical Theatre

• Samba

• Waacking

Fee - each artist will receive a fee of £21-130 depending on the type and length of session.

Making your application

Please upload your CV and tell us about the following in your supporting statement:

1. Your current experience (including dance styles),

2. Why you are interested in this professional development role

3. How it will aid your future career goals.

Key dates:

• Deadline: 11.59pm, 4 August 2024
• First round, recruitment workshops: 12 August 2024
• Second round, selection day: 16 August 2024
• Training day:  5 September 2024 TBC

Note, if successful you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from d/Deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the Job Pack.

Sadler’s Wells also works collaboratively with Parents in Performing Arts (PiPA) in efforts to support parents and carers within the industry.

If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on  recruitment@sadlerswells.com.