About Kids Dance Outreach (KDO)
Kids Dance Outreach provides accessible, high-quality dance and arts education to Indianapolis children. Through our programs, children are empowered to succeed and given the tools to persevere, be brave, and understand empathy as they discover new and unimaginable ways to see themselves and others. The mission of KDO is to positively impact the lives of all children through joyful dance programs that inspire excellence, instill confidence, encourage teamwork, and applaud persistence. As an innovative dance and arts education model, KDO provides equity and access to the community – programs are FREE to participating children and their families.
Kids Dance Outreach is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
About the KDO In-School Program
In partnership with Indianapolis public and charter schools, KDO provides high-quality, joyful, innovative dance programs during school time. Partnership design can vary from one-time introductory workshops to semester and year-long sequential programs. All children in the designated grade participate at no cost to them or their families. The KDO curriculum uses unique movement vocabulary accessible to all, promoting structure, discipline, focus, empathy, and self-confidence. This, in turn, boosts the students’ ability to learn and perform with success while fostering acceptance and celebration of diversity.
About the Dance Teaching Artist Position
KDO serves children of all races, backgrounds, religions, and abilities. We firmly believe and have witnessed the power of the Arts as a catalyst for change. Together, we continue to seek innovative ways to effect change in our community and the world through our mission and strive to be part of that change. We invite and strongly encourage teaching artists from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Compensation:
$30 – $40/hour
For additional questions, please contact Associate Director, Mónica M. Muñoz at mmunoz@kdoutreach.org.
