Sue Townsend's play based on her internationally best-selling book, directed by Matt Harper (Honk!)

Directed by Matt Harper (Honk!) and Musical Director Ellie Saunders (Honk!)

Singing lessons with Joshua Goodman, improving solo and group performance with a showcase at the end of term

Dance classes with Kelly Jane Allinson, with a showcase and a flashmob at the end of term

We're looking for a volunteer who would benefit from the experience of working alongside a professional dance teacher and help prepare the young people for their performances at the end of term.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
Mandatory: Passion for dance and interest in working with young people
Desirable: Previous performance experience, preferably in dance
Desirable: Previous experience working with young people aged 8 to 18 years old or valid CRB check from the last three years (we'll take copies from other organisations)

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

• Assisting the Professional Dance teacher in running the dance classes by learning the exercises and routines (like a dance captain) and then helping out participants during the session (particularly younger/less experienced dancers)
• Building relationships with young people through proactive participation in the sessions, to help build their confidence and encourage them to have fun
• Supporting the dance teacher with admin tasks (e.g. taking the register, handing out letters for young people to take home to parents)
•  Monitoring compliance to policy and reporting of any fire, health & safety or child protection incidents
•  Optional: taking a stage management or chaperone role during the technical run, dress run and performances
• Evaluation of project (verbal or written feedback for the board)  

TIME COMMITMENT:

Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm, running until end of March 2012

If you are interested in the role, please contact charlotte@upstagecentre.org.uk, outlining your experience, motivation and availability between now and 30^th March 2012.