Overview
Are you an experienced and passionate dance professional who thrives on organisation, leadership, and elevating performance standards? Dance Central is looking for a highly motivated Troupe Division Coordinator and dance teacher/technician to lead our Next Level Troupe program with creativity, precision, and care.
About the Role
As the Troupe Division Coordinator, you will be at the heart of our competitive troupe program, overseeing eight troupes and the solo/duo/trio program. This is a multifaceted leadership role that blends choreography, administration, parent liaison, competition management, and concert preparation. You will report to the Dance Central Director, Julie Scheer, and work collaboratively with Head of Ballet and the Operations and Admin team.
This role also provides significant creative freedom. You’ll have the opportunity to shape choreography and artistic direction, while collaborating with industry professionals such as photographers and videographers to showcase and elevate the work of our dancers. In addition, you will have scope to bring in guest choreographers for workshops and specialty choreography, ensuring our troupe program remains fresh, dynamic, and connected to the broader dance industry.
Key Responsibilities
Troupe Management & Communication
- Coordinate and lead all eight troupe teams and faculty
- Send welcome emails, audition results and ongoing updates
- Communicate rehearsal schedules and expectations clearly to families
- Act as the key liaison for all parent enquiries, feedback, and concerns
- Foster strong parent relationships and promote a culture of transparency and respect
- Work collaboratively with ballet faculty and administrative team to ensure cohesion across all divisions
- Oversee all choreography and cleaning of all troupe routines or ensure they meet performance standard
- Maintain the overarching style and performance quality of all routines
- Oversee class planning and term breakdowns for all troupes
- Manage the solo, duo and trio program
- Oversee all routines including choreography, cleaning and ensure they are performance-ready
- Support families with competition entries and section placement
- Coordinate costume orders, music uploads, and payment tracking for all external teachers
- Represent Dance Central at all competitions (group and solo), maintaining strong relationships with competition organisers
Concerts, Costuming & Admin
- Oversee Troupe concert pieces, including music editing and staging forms
- Manage costume measurements, orders and budgets across all troupes
- Assist in the design and packaging of troupe programs
- Ensure all music is professionally prepared for comps
- Clearly communicate timetable changes and scheduling across the year
Planning & Execution
- Conduct term planning with clear class goals: technique, routine milestones, and competition timelines
- Ensure routines are fully finished and polished one month before performances for detailed refinement
What We’re Looking For
- A confident and inspiring dance leader with exceptional communication skills
- A high level of organisation and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Strong experience in choreography and cleaning routines for performance teams
- A proven ability to build solid relationships with parents, students and teachers
- Familiarity with the competition circuit and strong admin capabilities
- Professionalism, positivity and a high attention to detail
Why Join Dance Central?
Dance Central is known for its high standards, supportive culture, and outstanding performance teams. You’ll be joining a vibrant, passionate community with the chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of young dancers.
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📌 Performance Troupe Division Coordinator
🏢 Dance Central
📍 Canberra