Join our Creative Team

Call for Artistic Associate

Deadline To Apply: May 8, 2026

The Co-Artistic Directors and General Managers of ADT, Alicia Molinski and Jessalyn Reimer, are looking for someone to assist with show creation, Youth Artist mentorship, and administrative assistance in the areas of fund development, community outreach and engagement, and box office.

The ideal candidate is well organized, self motivated, a thorough communicator, curious about the administrative processes of a small arts organization, and passionate about nurturing young people in the arts.

A background in performing and practicing dance and/or theatre is essential for this role. Experience in instructing dance and/or theatre to different experience levels and ages is an asset.

Contract Position:

$3000/9 months, June 2026 - February 2027

Estimated Time Commitment:

Sundays 10:00am - 4:30pm, September 13 - November 15, 2026

Saturdays 2:00pm - 7:00pm, November 7 - 21, 2026

Sleep Away Weekend Intensive, October 16 - 18, 2026

Show Week, November 22 - 28, 2026

Strategic Board Meetings, 6 hours each, June 2026 & January 2027, Dates TBD

Auditions, June 28, 2026

Remaining hours are self-directed with a more rigorous workload from September through to early December.

Self directed hours can be completed from home or drop in to the ADT office:

K-Hub at The Kahanoff Centre

900, 105 12 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1A1

Rehearsals and performances are held at:
DJD Dance Centre

111 12 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1A1

Responsibilities:

Mentor our great dancers
Contribute at various levels from Board Meetings to Show Week and Cast Events
Represent ADT in the community through a variety of planned activities geared towards fundraising, attracting new families, and boosting ticket sales
Assist with creating great productions with your knowledge and ability to guide dancers, families, and volunteers

Desired Qualifications:

A degree, diploma, certificate or similar accreditation from a post-secondary institution, training program, or association in dance and/or theatre creation, performance and/or education.
3+ years of professional performance art experience.
3+ years experience working with young people in an educational setting.
An interest in understanding the workings of an arts company beyond the artistic practice (ie. day to day management, strategic planning, etc.)
Experience working in a non-profit or charitable organization.

To Note:

Successful applicants will be required to have a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check in order to take this position.

This contract is eligible to be renewed for consecutive years.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume to alicia@albertadancetheatre.com by May 8, 2026.

The Process

Each spring, Alberta Dance Theatre holds open call placement auditions inviting dancers from around the city of Calgary to join the company. ADT welcomes dancers of all experience levels.

ADT rehearsals generally start the second week of September and run Sundays 10:30am – 4pm with limited additional Saturday rehearsals 3:00-6:00pm in November. There are no rehearsals over the Thanksgiving Weekend and one weekend in October while the Youth Artists are at their sleep away Weekend Intensive.

Choreographers are not expected but are welcome to attend dress rehearsals. The ADT Backstage Manager, volunteers, lighting designer and Co-Artistic Director's spend the the first few days of show week setting the theatre up for dancer's and audience. Dress rehearsals usually start two nights before opening.

Professional artists and staff part of our season's creative team will receive two complimentary tickets to our live performances.

All Creative Team members, staff and volunteers are welcome to attend the Red Carpet Gala and have their very own moment on the Red Carpet alongside the ADT Youth Artists.

Alberta Dance Theatre is always looking for professional and emerging artists in all disciplines to present workshops, mentor youth artists, or partner with in new capacities we haven't yet thought of!

Please reach out if you are interested in joining us!