Lead Dance Facilitator

Lead Dance Facilitator

Misfits Theatre Company UK Closing date: Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Artform: Performing arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
South West
  • Part time
  • Under £10K

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Job Description

We are looking for a brilliant Lead Dance Facilitator to join our team and lead our regular new Dance and Movement workshops each Thursday from September. Working with an Assistant Dance Facilitator you will deliver fun and engaging workshops that build skills, confidence and creative expression of the group.

More about the workshops:

Our Movement workshops are part of our core workshops here at Misfits alongside drama, creative wellbeing and poetry. These two new workshops have evolved to offer two different levels for our members:

Dance for Performance: 10.30am - 12pm

This is our core Movement session working towards sharings and performances. Much of the group have been attending for a long time and are keen to continue to develop their skills, exploring different styles and approaches.

Dance for Exercise: 1pm - 2pm

This is a new gentler session designed to support people with Movement for Exercise where members can explore creative movement but without the pressure of working towards sharings and performances.

We are looking for a Lead Dance Facilitator who is passionate and experienced in working with people with learning disabilities, who can inspire our members and join our existing team of facilitators and staff.

If this sounds like you or someone you know then please download the full pack for more information.

Role: Lead Dance Facilitator

Contract type: 12 month Freelance Contract with potential to extend

Rate of Pay: £140 (flat fee to include delivery time below and planning)

Working Hours: Thursdays 10.00AM- 2.30PM (to include meeting the group, set-up, pack down and de-brief)

Location: Misfits Hub and Main Hall - St Paul's Learning Centre, Bristol

Deadline for applications: Monday 27th July, 9AM

If you already collaborate with someone and would like to make a joint application we would also be happy to receive this.

Job Requirements

For this role we would like to hear from someone who:

- Has a background in dance and performance.

- Is experienced working with people with learning disabilities and can lead a group with mixed abilities. Can teach through a positive 'give it a go' approach making sure to deliver high quality, effective and interactive teaching.

- Brings skills in different form of dance and aspects of movement.

- Can work with a group to create a dance performance based on
members' ideas and experiences.

- Can lead large group sessions in a way that ensures involvement
from all members.

- Can inspire the group.

- Will teach new skills and techniques.

- Can manage group dynamics and ensure the wellbeing of individuals as well as the whole.

- Has worked with a similar group in the past in a similar position or
can demonstrate how your experience is transferable.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Lead Dance Facilitator
  • Salary: Under £10K (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Performing arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 27 Jul 2026
  • Location:
    South West
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Job: Lead Dance Facilitator

Job: Lead Dance Facilitator

Organisation: Misfits Theatre Company UK

Postcode: BS2 8XJ

How to Apply

To apply please send a copy of your CV (no more than 2 pages) and
covering letter (no more than 2 pages) to [email protected].
These should include:
• How you meet the Person Specification criteria.
• How you propose to work to fulfil the role’s responsibilities and
duties.
• Any additional information such as website links or previous projects that help us better understand your work.

Closing date: 9am Monday 27th July
Interview date for Lead Facilitators: Friday 7th August