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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Accepting credentials for 2013 – 2014 Teaching Artists<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">The <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Dancing Classrooms</I> program is a ten week – twenty session social development program teaching ballroom dance to children during their school day.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN lang=EN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-ansi-language: EN">Dancing Classrooms</SPAN></I><SPAN lang=EN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-ansi-language: EN"> is not about teaching ballroom dancing. The dance is a tool for getting the children to break down social barriers, learn about honor and respect, treat others carefully, improve self-confidence, communicate and cooperate, and accept others even if they are different. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Our mission is to build social awareness, confidence and self-esteem in children through the practice of social dance.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT size=3>We are currently seeking Teaching Artists who have:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></div>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #333333; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><FONT size=3>The belief that every child can learn and excel, regardless of his/her shape, size, family situation or ethnic background <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #333333; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><FONT size=3>A passion for dance and creative expression that is easily communicated to, and contagious among, children <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #333333; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><FONT size=3>Self confidence in his/her dance and artistic abilities <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #333333; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><FONT size=3>High expectations for what every child can achieve through the program <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #333333; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><FONT size=3>An ability to express him/herself verbally in such a way that deserves attention <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #333333; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><FONT size=3>An understanding of children’s classroom dynamics and how to manage behavior <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #333333; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><FONT size=3>Flexibility and a good sense of humor <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></LI></UL>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><B><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Dancing Classrooms</SPAN></I></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> Teaching Artists are</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">:</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">actors, dancers, individuals who can move with rhythm; have excellent interpersonal skills; love kids; able to work in a team; work in a classroom; have a generous spirit; a sense of humor, of language, of rhythm; willingness to travel to Cleveland and/or Akron. You will be fingerprinted with state of Ohio upon employment.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We contract Teaching Artists, paid on an hourly basis and not as full-time employees.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Employment is during the school year, between the hours of 7:30 am – 4:00pm.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Requirements:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Applicant <U>must</U> be available to attend unpaid training from 8:00 – 4:00 in late October 2013; make a solid commitment to a <U>sequential</U> ten week residency two days per week in a school during the hours of 7:30am and 4pm. <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Training commitment is non-negotiable, please do not apply if you’re unable to commit to attending training.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></I>Please see pages 2-3 for additional information.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT size=3>*these dates awaiting final confirmation from the studio space we use at Creative Movement Center (Broadview Hts.) <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Submission Criteria:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Send your resume, cover letter, 2 references (with email) and photo via email in MS word.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>References will be contacted<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Send credentials:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> ATTN: 2013-2014 Teaching Artist: Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio, 10143 Royalton Road, Unit D, North Royalton, Ohio 44133, Email: </SPAN></FONT><A href="mailto:info@dancingclassroomsneo.org"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT color=#0000ff size=3>info@dancingclassroomsneo.org</FONT></SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT size=3> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT size=3>Thank you for taking the time to contact us. We sincerely appreciate your submission. We will contact you to meet if we believe you are a good match for our team. Kindly refrain from contacting us about your application. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">BASIC OVERVIEW -</SPAN></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> </SPAN></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">Becoming a <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Dancing Classrooms</I> Teaching Artist</SPAN></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">Dancing Classrooms</SPAN></I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> is a 10 week – 20 session social development program for 5<SUP>th</SUP> & 8<SUP>th</SUP> grade children that utilizes ballroom dancing as a vehicle to change the lives of not only the children who participate in the program but also the lives of the teachers and parents who support these children.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">Dancing Classrooms</SPAN></I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> was developed by Pierre Dulaine in New York City in 1994 and brought to Northeast Ohio by Jo Jo Graham, a protégé of Mr. Dulaine (and a Northeast Ohio native) in 2008.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Dancing Classrooms</SPAN></I><SPAN style="COLOR: black"> uses the rich and varied vocabularies of social dance to increase cooperation, to improve concentration, and to explore areas of commonality, understanding and cultural awareness. </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div style="BACKGROUND: white"><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">Mad Hot Ballroom</SPAN></U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">, an award-winning documentary capturing the <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Dancing Classrooms</I> journey from classroom experience to the culminating Colors of the Rainbow Team Match, was released in 2005 and greatly accelerated national, and international, interest in <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Dancing Classrooms</I>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"></SPAN></B> </div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">To become a <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Dancing Classrooms</I> Teaching Artist, a person must have the following character traits:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">the belief that every child can learn and excel, regardless of his/her shape, size, family background, ethnic background, etc. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">a passion for dance/creative expression that is easily communicated to, and contagious among, the children </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">self confidence in his/her dance/artistic abilities </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">high expectations for what every child can achieve through the program </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">an ability to express him/herself verbally in such a way that deserves attention </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">an understanding of children's classroom dynamics and how to manage behavior </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">flexibility and a good sense of humor</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">Specifically, a Teaching Artist candidate should:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">have experience working with 5<SUP>th</SUP> & 8<SUP>th</SUP> grade children. This experience could come from teaching school, being a camp counselor, being a Sunday School teacher, even as a parent.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Understanding the developmental realities of 11-12 year old children is important<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">have a dance/creative expression background – not necessarily as a professional<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">have the ability to commit to part-time work during the day, Monday-Friday, for approximately 13 weeks in either the Fall, Winter, or Spring school semesters<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">have dependable transportation – personal vehicle or reliable mass transit options<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">be able to pass a criminal background check<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">If you become a Teaching Artist, you will be expected to sign an agreement to:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">provide Dancing Classroom instruction between certain dates; provide 20 lessons as detailed in the Dancing Classrooms syllabus per the schedule noted on the following page; follow lesson plan as detailed using terms and steps in a consistent manner<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">contact the DC Coordinator and/or Liaison, by 7:30 a.m. on days that the Teaching Artist cannot provide instruction per the schedule on the following page<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">collaborate with the School Principal, Classroom Teacher and DC Coordinator to facilitate the Culminating Event<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">collaborate with the School Principal and Classroom Teacher to audition and select the 12 students who will participate in the Colors of the Rainbow competition<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">provide all necessary instruction to the group of 12 during the week prior to the Colors of the Rainbow competition<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">accompany the group of 12 to the Colors of the Rainbow competition<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">attend all required DC team meetings<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">sign a non-compete agreement that will restrict the use of all Dancing Classrooms materials to only the provision of classes contracted<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
<div style="BACKGROUND: white; LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">Attire:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> Our program is as much about Ballroom dancing as it is about modeling what we teach. There is a dress code for Teaching Artists in our organization: ladies, wear a skirt/blouse or dress and gentlemen wear slacks and a dress shirt with tie; dress or dance shoes no sneakers. Are you in agreement to do this?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Wingdings 2'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'">0</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> yes<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Wingdings 2'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'">0</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> no<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="BACKGROUND: white; LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">Communication</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">: We will need to be in contact with you often primarily via email and will expect that you acknowledge and respond in a timely manner. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo6"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">Do you have a functioning cell phone? </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Wingdings 2'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'">0</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> yes<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Wingdings 2'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'">0</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> no<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo6"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">Do you have an email you consistently check? </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Wingdings 2'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'">0</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> yes </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Wingdings 2'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'">0</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> no<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="BACKGROUND: white; LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">Travel:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> You will be expected to travel throughout Northeast Ohio (primarily Cleveland and/or Akron Schools). Is this something you are willing to do? </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Wingdings 2'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'">0</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> yes<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Wingdings 2'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'">0</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> no <o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div style="BACKGROUND: white; LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">Training:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> You will be trained intensively in the Dulaine Method and Syllabus. Your training will prepare you to teach with our methods, specific vocabulary and standards. Do you accept being able to fulfill this to the best of your ability? </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Wingdings 2'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'">0</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> yes </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Wingdings 2'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'">0</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> no<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div style="BACKGROUND: white; LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">Are you available for <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">all</B> (no exceptions) of the following training days July 23, 25, 30, and August 1, 2013. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Wingdings 2'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'">0</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> yes<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Wingdings 2'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'"><SPAN style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: 'Wingdings 2'">0</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> no <o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">How is <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Dancing Classrooms</I> integrated into a school:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">Dancing Classrooms</SPAN></I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> is a 10 week-20 session, 45-50 minute training program applied to all of the fifth grade classes during the school day in participating schools.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It is <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">not </B>an after school program <o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">Prior to the program being implemented at a school, the DCNEO School Liaison & Teaching Artist will meet with the school principal, fifth grade classroom teachers, PE and/or Art teachers to explain how the <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Dancing Classrooms</I> process will unfold<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">10 week program is implemented<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">At the end of the 10 week program, each school holds a Culminating Event.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>All of the fifth and/or eighth graders put on a performance for the other students, faculty and especially parents<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">After the Culminating Event, schools that are interested in competing in the Colors of the Rainbow Team Match (as highlighted in <U>Mad Hot Ballroom</U>) choose 12 students (six ladies and six gentlemen) to represent their school.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>These students are not necessarily the “best” dancers and are jointly chosen by the Teaching Artists and school personnel (5<SUP>th</SUP> grade only)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; tab-stops: list .25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">Competing schools move through a quarter, semi, and finals process<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div>
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<div>Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio</div>
<div>Office: 440-230-5170</div>
<div><A href="http://www.dancingclassroomsneo.org/" mce_href="http://www.dancingclassroomsneo.org">www.dancingclassroomsneo.org</A></div></P></span></body></html>