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How much do dance director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for dance director in Reno, NV is $71,342.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,100.00 and $88,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Dance Director do?

A Dance Director oversees the artistic vision, choreography, and overall direction of dance performances and programs. They work with dancers, instructors, and production teams to create and refine routines, ensuring high-quality performances. Responsibilities often include selecting music, designing choreography, managing rehearsals, and coordinating logistics for shows. Additionally, they may mentor dancers, hire staff, and collaborate with other artistic professionals. Their goal is to bring creative concepts to life while maintaining technical excellence and artistic integrity.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Dance Director?

A Dance Director’s daily responsibilities often include leading rehearsals, developing choreography, and collaborating with costume, lighting, and music specialists. They also oversee audition processes, provide constructive feedback to dancers, and coordinate schedules to ensure smooth production timelines. In addition, Dance Directors may be responsible for administrative duties such as budgeting, planning upcoming performances, and liaising with venue management. This blend of creative and organizational tasks ensures that dance productions meet artistic standards and run efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Dance Director position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dance Director, you need expertise in dance technique, choreography, production planning, and a background in performing arts education or significant professional experience in dance. Familiarity with music editing software, stage management systems, and relevant teaching or safety certifications is often required. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills help a Dance Director collaborate effectively with dancers, staff, and creative teams. These abilities are crucial for ensuring high-quality performances, maintaining a positive rehearsal environment, and meeting production goals.

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Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (OT/DANCE/MUSIC/OR ART T

Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (OT/DANCE/MUSIC/OR ART T

Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Reno, NV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The Adjunctive Therapist is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and conducting therapy programs. Instructs or supervises patients in recreational activities as part of a therapeutic psychiatric treatment program.

This position will work four 10 hour days.

Responsibilities
    • Plan, implement, and direct therapeutic recreational programs and activities for patients.
    • Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy.
    • Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
    • Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
    • Document patient's progress or regression during their activities.
    • Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
    • Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
    • Encourage patients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in healthy leisure activities.
    • Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team that consults with other health care professionals in determining a total treatment plan and recommend changes based on individual observations and evaluations.
    • Keeps current on therapeutic resources available to best help the patients.
    • Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
    • This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital.

Requirements

Education/Licensure

  • Bachelors in Fitness, Art, or related field
  • Licensed CRTS/ART therapy/Dance therapy/Music Therapy/Occupational Therapy is required
  • All direct patient care staff will be trained in BLS (CPR), which must be renewed every 2 years.
  • All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, will be trained in CPI as part of their orientation.  All direct patient care staff will be retrained every year.

Knowledge and Experience:

  • One (1) year experience of inpatient adjunctive therapy
  • Basic knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests
  • Knowledge of assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
  • Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Benefits

We proudly offer FT candidates the following:

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • 401k participation
  • Long & Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO
  • Pet Insurance
  • Identity Theft Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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