Artistic Director

Dance Arts Institute invites applications for the position of Artistic Director.

Founded in 1968 as the School of Toronto Dance Theatre and reimagined as Dance Arts Institute in 2022, our institution has played a formative role in shaping Canada’s dance ecology. Dance Arts is a conservatory-style professional training institution dedicated to artistic and educational excellence. We are seeking an Artistic Director who is inspired by the responsibility of educating artists as much as by creating art.

About the Role
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Artistic Director provides artistic and educational leadership of Dance Arts, working collaboratively with staff, faculty, students, guest artists, alumni, and the broader dance community to advance the organization’s mission and mandate.

Initially offered as a permanent part-time position with the intention of expanding to full-time in 2027–28.

The successful candidate will bring:
-A distinguished record as a professional dance artist and educator.
-Significant artistic leadership experience and a collaborative leadership style.
-Deep knowledge of dance pedagogy and conservatory-style professional training.
-Experience within post-secondary and/or advanced professional dance education.
-Strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills.
-Bilingualism is an asset.

Compensation
For 2026–27, the position is part-time with a salary range of $35,000–$40,000 annually, commensurate with experience, with the intention of expanding to a full-time position in 2027–28 with an anticipated salary range of $65,000–$80,000annually and a competitive benefits package.

To Apply
Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST
Please include a C.V. and cover letter. Submissions can be sent to [email protected] under the subject line: APPLICATION – ARTISTIC DIRECTOR.
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