AIS Ballet is always looking for highly motivated individuals to fill the following exciting opportunities listed below.

●GUEST DANCERS

AIS seeks professional dancers to dance collaborative pieces as well as solo during annual AIS performances. Candidates must have at least 5 years professional dancing experience.

To apply please submit:

– A cover letter/resume

– Three current letters of recommendation

– Newspaper/magazine pictures/articles in which the candidate is featured

– At least two full body photographs on stage showing feet, legs, line and figure

– A 10-15 minute DVD of on stage performance showing considerable versatility between styles.

Dancers with a wish to teach are welcome and h5ly encouraged. For more information please contact

Tomomi Yasuda by email: MAIL

●GUEST TEACHERS

AIS seeks talented individuals of the dance world with no less than 5 years of professional performing/teaching experience who are willing to come to Japan as an AIS Special Guest Teacher.

To apply please submit:

– A cover letter/resume

– Three current letters of recommendation

– Newspaper/magazine pictures/articles in which the candidate is featured

– Full body photographs both on and off stage, and a 10-15 minute DVD of both on and off stage performance/classroom teaching, barre and centre work, repertoire showing considerable versatility between styles.

●FULL-TIME TEACHERS

AIS seeks permanent full time teachers who have had no less than 5 year teaching experience, and who are open-minded and have an interest in Japanese culture. An opportunity with AIS in this role consists of a one year renewable contract. In such cases a working visa and fully furnished accommodation close to our three studios is provided. Insurance will only be provided up until the end of the first year of employment.

To apply, please submit:

– A cover letter including at least three letters of recommendation

– Newspaper/magazine pictures/articles in which the candidate is featured

– Full body photographs on and off stage depicting feet, legs, line and figure

– A DVD of teaching of a typical class where the candidate interacts with students of differing skill levels.

Candidates with expertise in other dance forms in addition to classical ballet and are certified teachers of the Vaganova and RAD styles are h5ly encouraged to apply.

●CHOREOGRAPHERS

AIS is always seeking Guest Choreographers to create new and innovative works for our students. AIS usually employs choreographers for one or two weeks minimum a year. However, in the event where the candidate expresses a wish to teach choreography to students of our Masters Course, the option to extend this is always possible.

To apply please submit:

– A cover letter/resume including at least three letters of recommendation

– A short history and letters of reference from companies with whom the candidate has previously worked

– Newspaper/magazine pictures/articles in which the candidate is featured

– Full body photographs on and off stage

– A DVD of choreography depicting a broad spectrum of dance styles.

●ACCOMPANISTS

AIS employs accompanists for middle and upper levels of ballet on both full-time and part-time contracts.

To apply, please submit:

– A cover letter/ resume

– Three letters of reference

– A DVD of samples of music performed for various class levels

Candidates who are able to compose new music for contemporary/modern dance classes are h5ly encouraged to apply.

●FULL-TIME/PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Requirements

– Must be a culture sensitive and open-minded individual

– Must enjoy working with people in a fast-paced environment

– Well-organized, professional, innovative and love working as part of a dynamic team

– Excellent time-management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

– A great sense of humor, especially around children and superb oral and written communication skills

– Must take an initiative, respond well to dynamic changes and learn quickly

– Previous Customer Service, Stage-hand or Box Office experience, and a calm, positive attitude

Please submit:

– A photo and resume/cover letter

Applicants who are planning to come to Japan on a Working Holiday Visa and have an interest in teaching English are h5ly encouraged to apply.