2026 Associate Choreographer Posting

Job Notice – Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) – Vancouver, BC

Job Title: Associate Choreographer
Production: Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Job Dates: [Rehearsals] May – July, 2026
Salary / Compensation: EQUITY members will be engaged on a Tier 2 D.O.T. contract for prep, and pro-rated rehearsals.

Contact Name: Kevin Woo, General Manager
Contact Email: kevin@tuts.ca

ABOUT US
Theatre Under the Stars Musical Society (TUTS) is not for profit society with a mandate to entertain families through popular musical theatre shows, while providing a vibrant outlet and training ground to develop amateur performers and technicians both young and old. TUTS achieves this through a unique collaboration between professionals and volunteers working together in administration, performance, production, and venue operations. TUTS values an atmosphere of inclusion and mentorship in order to build strong character and to promote positive values. Presented at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park, Vancouverites have long considered TUTS a summer cultural tradition with average attendance of approximately 40,000 patrons per year.

POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking to engage a talented and dedicated Associate Choreographer for our 2026 summer production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Director/Choreographer: Nicol Spinola | Music Director: Brent Hughes). We welcome applications from professional artists who are interested in working with us as an Associate Choreographer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist the Director/Choreographer in developing choreography in pre-production/refining and cleaning for rehearsals and performances. 
  • Teach choreography to cast members during rehearsals. 
  • Adapt choreography for different skills of performers, as directed.
  • Rehearse and clean dance sequences to ensure precision, style and consistency.
  • Attend production meetings, rehearsals and relevant planning sessions.
  • Collaborate closely with the Creative Team, including Director/Choreographer, Stage Manager, and Music Director.
  • Document choreography through video or notation for archival, instructional and understudy purposes.
  • Expected to be available and attend from pre-production through to opening night, including all tech rehearsals. 
  • Take notes during run-throughs, tech/dress rehearsals and previews as requested by the director/choreographer. 
  • Maintaining a positive, collaborative, and solution-forward attitude while acting with professionalism at all times.  

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven experience as a choreographer, assistant choreographer, dance captain or dance teacher in large-scale professional-level productions. Or related experience as a dance educator. 
  • Strong technical foundation in contemporary, ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop.
  • Excellent teaching and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Highly organized, self motivated and dependable.
  • Familiarity with Malkin Bowl is an asset. 

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Theatre Under the Stars encourages submissions from artists of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. When hiring creative teams, our Creative Advisory Committee seeks creative leadership that (1) reflects the diversity of the Canadian, BC, and Vancouver performing arts communities, and (2) advocates for inclusion and representation in all parts of the creative process.

Application Deadline:  October 15th, 2025

Start Date: May 5th, 2026 or earlier (prep)

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