Fort Wayne Dance Collective Administrative Assistant 

The Fort Wayne Dance Collective seeks a talented professional who will be responsible for providing administrative support to staff assuming bookkeeping, reservation, and reception. These duties include but are not limited to: database system maintenance and training, office supply purchasing, filing, reception, registering students for classes, Quickbooks data entry and telephone duties. The candidate must be flexible, approachable, and easily co-exist with his or her directors.

This individual will report to the Managing Director and will work in a fun, and respectful environment, learn something new every day, hob-knob with internationally renowned artists from time to time, and will be provided free dance and wellness classes.

This position is budgeted for approximately 15 hours-per-week, at $10 per hour.

Please submit cover letter, resume and at least two professional references to Jarin Hart, Managing Director via email at info@fwdc.org with “Administrative Assistant Application” in the subject line, no later than ***FEBRUARY 14, 2012***. If attached, we accept only MS Word and PDF formats.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administrative Assistant duties include greeting the public, answering the phone, routing calls, and taking messages.
• Maintain database management for quality assurance.
• Maintain accurate daily accounting of fees, donations and other revenue.
• Complete necessary statistical reports.
• Prepare outgoing mail including bulk mail.
• Maintain front desk area, keeping it clean and free from clutter.
• Type documents as needed.
• Order office supplies and monitor inventory.
• Update and maintain mailing lists.
• Maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships with employees, peers, and customers.
• Assist with various program operations as requested.
• Assist with public events.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum two years of customer service experience.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
• Familiarity with Macintosh software and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of general office machines and telephone system.
• Sensitivity to the needs of persons with disabilities.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
• High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, evenings and weekend days.

Fort Wayne Dance Collective is thrilled to host a master class in contemporary ballet for intermediate to advanced dancers featuring special guest, Caitlin Negron! Caitlin began her dance training at Fort Wayne Ballet in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She then went on to study at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas where she earned a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and a B.A. in Anthropology. While at SMU Caitlin choreographed for the student run Brown Bag Dance Series and led choreographic workshops. Caitlin has also studied at the American Dance Festival and at The Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance and with Thodos Dance Chicago. She has performed in works by Martha Graham, George Balanchine, Alvin Ailey, Sabrina Madison-Cannon, Larry White, David Hochoy, Cynithia Pratt and Winifred Haun. Caitlin danced with Dance Kaleidoscope for four seasons and currently resides in Los Angeles. She co-founded The Indy Convergence in 2008 and runs annual workshops in Indianapolis for professional artists. Currently, Caitlin dances with Kybele Dance Theater, serves as the executive director for The Indy Convergence and teaches throughout the LA area.

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Teaching: Master Class in Contemporary Ballet for Intermediate to Advanced dancers
When: Saturday, January 28, 2012
Time: 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $10
Where: FWDC Elliot Studio

To register please call 424-6574 or register online at fwdc.org/register under the workshops tab. Space is limited, so sign up and reserve your spot today!

What is Orff Schulwerk? 

Orff Schulwerk is a way to teach and learn music. It is based on things children like to do: sing, chant rhymes, clap, dance, and keep a beat on anything near at hand. These instincts are directed into learning music by hearing and making music first, then reading and writing it later. This is the same way we all learned our language.

Orff Schulwerk happens in a non-competitive atmosphere where one of the rewards is the pleasure of making good music with others. When the children want to write down what they have composed, reading and writing find their moment.

Orff Schulwerk uses poems, rhymes, games, songs, and dances as examples and basic materials. These may be traditional or original. Spoken or sung, they may be accompanied by clapping and stamping or by drums, sticks, and bells.

The special Orff melody instruments include wooden xylophones and metal glockenspiels that offer good sound immediately. Played together as in a small orchestra, their use helps children become sensitive listeners and considerate participants.

With Orff Schulwerk, improvisation and composition start students on a lifetime of knowledge and pleasure through personal musical experience. Learning is meaningful only if it brings satisfaction to the learner, and satisfaction arises from the ability to use acquired knowledge for the purpose of creating. For both teacher and student, Orff Schulwerk is a theme with endless variation.

The title “Schulwerk” is an indication of the educational process taking place: Schulwerk is schooling (in music) through working, that is, through being active and creative.

Composer Carl Orff and his associate Gunild Keetman evolved the basic texts for the Schulwerk as models for teachers worldwide. Now translated into eighteen languages, Orff Schulwerk is based on the traditional music and folklore of each country in which it is used. At present more than 10,000 teachers in the United States have found the Schulwerk the ideal way to present the magic of music to their students.

Why is Orff Schulwerk so great for kids? 

Orff Schulwerk is total, active involvement in music making that incorporates speech, singing, movement, and instrument playing in a creative environment. It develops the whole child with a balance of emotional and intellectual stimulation.

Orff classes are offered on Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. at the FWDC studios with Certified Instructor, Allison Ballard. Orff classes begin January 11,2012  and are for children ages 6-11.  Register  your child by calling 424-6574 or email info@fwdc.org today.

More information about Orff and all of our classes can be found online at fwdc.org/classes and be sure to visit www.aosa.org to learn more about this amazing practice!

Performance:

• Sunday, December 18 @ 2 p.m.

Tickets are $12 adults and $10 children

Tickets will be available for purchase November 28. Email info@fwdc.org or call 424-6574 for more information.