Career Opportunity: Artistic Director (Dancers’ Studio West)

Artistic Director
Dancers’ Studio West | Calgary, Alberta

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.

Applications Close: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 4 pm

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)

For more information and to apply online, please visit our website posting at www.dancersstudiowest.ca/now-hiring