Work With Luminous

ABOUT US

The Luminous Tour is a new traveling dance convention and performance event where the focus is on each student’s creative development. A typical event lasts from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon and consists of movement classes in 5+ genres, yoga classes, improvisation workshops, performance showcases, and teacher events. Our educators understand the significance of their actions and words, teaching with the goal of tapping into each student’s creative potential, cumulating body awareness for longevity in dance, and experiencing the JOY in movement. We want our students to love learning, and we aim to create a space that allows them to experience the positive impact that dance can have on the body, mind, and soul..

OUR VALUES

The Luminous Tour is dedicated to the joy in movement. We train artists to cultivate a safer, enjoyable, and growth oriented dance community. Luminous promises to uphold the highest standard for inclusion, safety, and education. Our goal is to be the most professional and inspiring dance workshop in the industry. Luminous is a space where students can focus on their personal growth, tune their creativity skills, and learn to understand the value of community over competition.

We don’t just accept our differences, we celebrate them and support them. The Luminous Tour is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

QUESTIONS? Email us at hiring@movewithluminous.com

ARTIST CREW

SUBMISSIONS OPEN JUNE 1

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Luminous Tour is looking for Artist Crew members who will be professional assistants for convention rooms for ages 7+ while also working front-of-house/back-of-house jobs throughout the weekend. Artist Crew members will travel with the company from Friday to Sunday and help with setup, participate in the improv sessions, and then work a set schedule throughout the weekend alternating from dance assisting and administrative roles. Crew members will receive paid transportation, a weekend travel stipend, hotel accommodations, and meals in addition to hourly compensation. See the detailed description below if this role interests you!

JOB TYPE: seasonal, hourly

COMPENSATION: $20 per hour + travel + meals

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO

  • Has a positive and professional attitude, is a team player, and is accepting of all! Luminous Tour is an inclusive environment and does not tolerate any form of discrimination, microagressions, or biased actions.

  • Loves working with kids and assisting the space facilitated by our Educators

  • Takes direction well

  • Is comfortable with dancing in front of large audiences

  • Communicates well

  • Is responsible for the energy they bring to the space

  • Is reliable and trustworthy

  • Works well with others

  • Is comfortable traveling on weekends via plane, train, and/or car

  • Is able to help lift/lower equipment for load-in/load-out duties

  • Has outstanding customer service skills

  • Is prepared to assist classes of all genres (tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, improvisation/composition, etc)

  • Has the willingness to learn new tasks (sound, lighting, tech, etc)

  • Is punctual

  • Is excited about a new, non-competitive, and supportive dance learning environment

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States

  • Must be 18+ years old

  • Must have 5+ years of dance training

  • Must be able to pick up choreography efficiently

  • Must be willing to both assist dance classes and work back/front of house jobs (registration, retail, backstage, performing, etc…)

  • Must have a comprehensive understanding of dance education

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

  • Attend Luminous Tour season events (four, 3-day weekend events in

    winter/spring 2024 + a summer event in August 2024)

  • Assist in warm-ups / scheduled classes with students at the direction of Luminous Educators

  • Learn choreography

  • Demonstrate choreography when needed

  • Dance with students in classes assigned

  • Help students who may need special assistance

  • Motivate and inspire students in each classroom

  • Provide extra encouragement to students who may need it

  • Maintain a positive atmosphere in all dance classes (lead by example)

  • Assist with leading team-building exercises, demonstrating clear, respectful communication, and modeling collaboration skills for youth.

  • Support students in developing their own choreography/improvisation skills in special classes

  • Work scheduled hours in front-of-house jobs including registration,

    customer service, retail sales, social media, photo/video sales, etc

  • Work scheduled hours in back-of-house jobs including event set-up,

    backstage, showcase prep, event break-down

  • Participate in staff meetings

  • Participate in training workshops including but not limited to sexual

    abuse prevention, unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion

  • Maintain friendly and professional boundaries

  • Perform in the AfterGLOW showcase on Sundays

  • Participate in group improvisation sessions

  • Perform other duties as reasonably requested

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Completed application (linked above)

  • Current resume

  • 1-3 minute video of you dancing someone else’s choreography (in

    any style)

  • 1-3 minute video of self improvisation

  • 2 professional references

    ***DEEA Training + background check required for this position