The curriculum of Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance rests on the philosophical position that making art engenders knowledge. The premise that learning is by doing, thinking is by making, dictates the structures of SEAD's classes and requirements; the emphasis is on how-to-work in a daily and sustained manner.

Since its inception in 1993 SEAD has nurtured creativity and become a vital training ground for performers and choreographers. With a faculty that rotates throughout the year, SEAD provides students with opportunities to work with important and innovative artists from around the world and to engage in a range of classes, workshops and performances. The students are a mix of nationalities and aesthetic preferences who share the desire to make, present and perform new work.

SEAD's goal for its students is that they develop into confident, inquisitive, intelligent dancers and choreographers with a full understanding of the role of physical intelligence; professionals who are able to combine kinesthetic with conscious and convincing artistic choices.

By participating in choreographic projects throughout their study at SEAD, students develop a mature working attitude in situations both choreographic, improvisational and theoretical. SEAD is a personal yet rigorous environment. Each student should expect to face artistic and intellectual challenges throughout the years of study.

Students of SEAD may apply to the certificate programs in Yoga and Pilates. These programs are offered parallel to the dance education.

Job description:
SEAD seeks a highly motivated and experienced ballet teacher for contemporary dancers.
This is a full time faculty position.

We are looking for a very strong, physical, clear ballet teacher who would like to be at SEAD
fulltime for school year 2010/2011. Ideally this person would have other subjects he/she could teach, such as yoga and somatic practices.

The candidate should be a very responsible person passionate about their field of interest and able to mentor, track progress and assess student development.

The successful candidate will provide 32 weeks of daily teaching with breaks after each of the 6 sessions. The contract will be offered on an initial 10 months basis. The position will be full time during the academy program from mid september until mid july.
Salary commensurate w/ experience.
Contractual period: 15.9.2010-15.7.2011

Applications, to include an email cover letter and CV, should be sent until 31.3.2008 to Margit Lanzinger, M.Lanzinger@sead.at

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Job description:

SEAD seeks a highly motivated and experienced teacher for the contemporary / choreography department to join our team. We are looking for a very strong, physical, clear contemporary teacher who would like to be at SEAD fulltime for school year 2010/2011. Ideally this person would have other subjects he/she could teach f.e. alexander technique, yoga, etc.

The candidate should be a very responsible and organised person passionate about their field of interest and able to work in an international environment.

The successful candidate will provide 32 weeks of daily teaching and be responsible for the development of the contemporary and choreography programs.

The contract will be offered on an initial 10 months basis. The position will be full time during academy program 32 weeks from mid september until mid of july.

Salary commensurate w/experience.

Period: 15.9.2010-15.7.2011

In June 2010 the candidate will be invited for a guest teaching period.

teaching weeks: 32 (break after each session of 5 or 6 weeks)

class types: contemporary, choreography; - yoga, alternative dance techniques appreciated 

Applications, to include an email cover letter and CV, should be sent to Margit Lanzinger, M.Lanzinger@sead.at

Download full advertisment here.

SEAD students have the possibility to take part in exchange programs in cooperation with international partners

Movement Research, New York (new)

Movement research is one of the world's leading laboratories for the investigation of dance and movement-based forms. Valuing the individual artist, their creative process and their vital role within society. Movement Research is dedicated to the creation and implementation of free and low-cost programs that nurture and instigate discourse and experimentation. Movement Research strives to reflect the cultural, political and economic diversity of its moving community, including artists and audiences alike.

Susan Quinn, director of SEAD: "SEAD is proud to offer a residency for Movement Research artists. I look forward to a continued exchange between choreographers and dancers in the future."

Artist in Residence - Vanessa Justice (Mouvement Reserach)

New York University - Tisch School of the Arts

In 1998 New York University´s Tisch School of the Arts Dance Departement and SEAD began a collaborative project. Every year eight students from SEAD are sent for six weeks to New York. SEAD students have came back form this exchange full of enthusiasm for New York University and its dance programs. "New York gave me an opportunity to explore dance from an interesting perspective and allowed us to experience the USA and dance in New York all at once" and "The experience in New York was the most unforgettable experience I´ve had. The opportunity to travel , meet a completly different culture and discover new places - the absolute best was the fact that I experienced the art of dance through all that."

In addition, the New York University´s Tisch Scholl students have been equally enthusiastic about their experience in Salzburg.