Curious Motion Vacancy – Dance Artist

Curious Motion is looking for a talented dance artist with experience working with older people to deliver our 'Brews & Grooves' regular sessions for people aged 55 and over in Elland.

The contract is for a fixed-term period during the maternity leave of our founder and current Artistic Director/CEO (who currently delivers the sessions).

You will be responsible for the delivery of regular Brews & Grooves sessions, following Curious Motion’s usual delivery schedule. Thus includes appropriate planning and preparation, liaising with the temporary Interim Manager and Project Assistant, and supporting Curious Motion’s evaluation processes.

  • At least 3 years professional experience creating, leading and facilitating dance sessions for adults (ideally older people)
  • A degree in contemporary dance (or similar) or equivalent professional experience

Sessions run on Tuesday mornings, 10am – 11.30am, in Elland town center and involve a dance session followed by time to connect over refreshments.

Timings are as follows:

  • 10am- 10.45am: Dance session
  • 10.45- 11.30:tea, coffee and conversation

Hours: 1.5 hour weekly session delivery

Pay: £3,200 (32 sessions at £100 each)

Contract: Freelance

Location: Elland, Calderdale

Duration: January – October 2025

How to apply:

You can reply in writing, audio, or video format

  • Written application: please send a CV of no more than two pages and a cover letter of no more than one page
  • Video application: please send a link to one video, no longer than 5 minutes
  • Audio applications: please send a link to one audio file, no longer than 5 minutes

Please send you application to: Samantha McCormick (artistic Director/CEO) – sam@curiousmotion.org.uk

For more information and to read the JOB PACK: https://curiousmotion.org.uk/vacancies/dance-artist/