The New Zealand School of Dance is seeking nominations for three places on its Professional Advisory Panel

New Zealand’s foremost tertiary training provider for dance performers is seeking nominations for its Professional Advisory Panel.    The Professional Advisory Panel is a monitoring and advisory group, which evaluates the professional and ethical standards of the School.    The Professional Advisory Panel,  meets annually in Wellington and its five external members represent New Zealand dance and education sectors outside the School.   External members may be industry practitioners, teachers or choreographers.   The role is voluntary, although transport to/from Wellington and local costs will be covered.   The appointment is for an initial period of three years (starting 2018), which may be extended for a further twelve months by agreement.

If interested, please provide a cover letter addressing the following:

1. Name and contact details.
2. What is your interest in dance?
3. What knowledge/experience would you bring to the Professional Advisory Panel?
4. Why would you like to join the Professional Advisory Panel?

Additionally,

1. Please attach a short CV which outlines your experience relevant to the position.
2. Please provide the names and contact details of two referees (relevant to this position).

Applications should be emailed to Garry Trinder at: garry.trinder@nzschoolofdance.ac.nz  Closing date: Friday, 20 October 2017.

N.B. The NZSD Board of Trustees will evaluate applications with a view to ensuring consideration is given to a balance of geographic and professional diversity and may approach persons additional to those nominated to achieve this objective.