Position Type: Contract (with possible extension) Reports to: Board of Directors Position Overview Les Petits Ballets is seeking an experienced Rehearsal Director to support the Artistic Team in a pre-professional ballet training environment. The Rehearsal Director leads rehearsals, maintains repertoire, and upholds the company’s artistic and technical standards. This role serves as a key liaison between dancers, choreographers, and management, ensuring consistency and artistic excellence—particularly when choreographers are not in residence. The Rehearsal Director plays a central role in the day-to-day artistic life of the company by coaching dancers, documenting choreography, and collaborating closely with production and administrative teams. Key Responsibilities Artistic Leadership Lead rehearsals for new and existing repertoire Teach and maintain choreography with accuracy, musicality, and artistic integrity Uphold the artistic standards of the company Learn, stage, and maintain repertoire using video, notation, and archival materials Document choreography, spacing, musicality, and artistic changes Support restaging and remounting of works with available resources Scheduling & Production Coordination Create and manage rehearsal schedules in collaboration with the Managing Director Coordinate with production team Support smooth transitions from studio to stage Dancer Development & Support Provide coaching, feedback, and mentorship to children, youth and pre-professional dancers Foster a positive, respectful, and focused rehearsal environment Demonstrate awareness of dancer health, wellness, and injury prevention Serve as the primary point of contact for dancers during rehearsals Communicate artistic goals and expectations clearly Work closely with the Artistic Director, Managing Director, choreographers, stage managers, and administrative staff Qualifications Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills In-depth knowledge of classical ballet technique, musicality, and repertoire Experience working with youth dancers and professional guest artists Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities Understanding of dancer health, wellness, and safe rehearsal practices Familiarity with dance notation, video documentation, and artistic archiving Ability to maintain a collaborative and professional studio environment Preferred Experience Professional ballet performance background Previous experience as a Rehearsal Director, Ballet Master/Mistress, or similar role Experience working with classical repertoire Job Type: Teaching Pay: Paid #J-18808-Ljbffr