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Artistic Director

Dancers’ Studio West is seeking an Artistic Director to provide artistic vision, leadership, and direction for the organization.

This is an opportunity for an experienced dance professional to shape the artistic future of an established dance organization while working closely with artists, the Board of Directors, contractors, funders, audiences, and the broader dance community.

The Artistic Director will lead the development and execution of DSW’s artistic mandate, curate and oversee DSW’s programming, and ensure that the organization’s programming reflects its mission, values, and commitment to dance.

The successful candidate will be an artist and leader: someone with a strong understanding of dance, a compelling artistic perspective, excellent relationships within the Alberta dance community, and the ability to bring people together around a shared vision.

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Applications Close: October 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m

Anticipated Start Date: November 30, 2026, although an alternative start date may be accommodated for the successful candidate. 

Role Overview

  • Provide the artistic and strategic leadership of the organization as a part-time independent contractor. 

Time commitment: 

  • Approximately 22 hours/week, 48 weeks/year.

  • Flexible schedule.

  • Mostly remote, with some in-person commitments including occasional nights and weekends. 

  • Must be available for regular staff meetings.

  • For peak season, about 3-4 weeks per year, in-person full-time (40 hours/week) availability may be required.

Compensation 

  • $44,000/year (inclusive of GST, if applicable)

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Eligibility & Conflict of Interest

DSW welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of their previous relationship with the organization. Current and former members, program participants, contractors, volunteers, and former Board members are eligible to apply for the Artistic Director position. An individual's prior involvement with DSW will not, in itself, constitute a conflict of interest or disqualify them from consideration. Any actual or perceived conflicts of interest arising during the recruitment process will be managed in accordance with DSW's governance and conflict of interest policies to ensure a fair, transparent, and equitable hiring process.

Please submit:

  1. Current CV/resumé

  2. Cover letter outlining:

    1. Your interest in the Artistic Director position;

    2. Relevant experience and leadership background; and

    3. What you would bring to DSW. 

Applications must be received by 4:00PM October 30, 2026. Application packages are to be sent to boardchair@dswlive.ca

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