Chamber Dance Project, dancers & musicians, was founded in New York by acclaimed choreographer, Diane Coburn Bruning, in the summer of 2000. The Chamber Dance Project (CDP) was reestablished in Washington, DC in 2014. CDP brings together outstanding artists to collaborate on new and contemporary works for 2-3 performance seasons a year, at times when many professional ballet companies are on lay-off. Our mission is “to create extraordinary experiences in contemporary ballet and live music.”

We do this by: 

• Commissioning and performing new and contemporary works by outstanding choreographers and composers 
• Performing in collaboration with live musicians
• Performing in intimate venues heightening the audience’s experience
• Engaging audiences by providing access to the creative process through open rehearsals and discussions with the artists
• Providing robust programming – master classes, evenings with the artists, and pre-performance artist chats – between and during performance seasons
• Providing access to underserved communities who have limited opportunities to see live dance and music
• Providing meaningful work for professional ballet dancers during their lay-off periods

We are seeking a dynamic and boldly creative leader to drive CDP’s evolution forward. Our preference is for an accomplished choreographer who may create new works to be performed alongside works from our repertoire, as well as from guest choreographers. Candidates who are not choreographers will also be considered.

Competitive candidates will have the ability to:

• Develop, articulate, and implement a bold artistic vision to include goals and strategies for the continued success of the organization
• Oversee all aspects of the organization’s artistic programming, including the planning and execution of performances, artist events, open rehearsals, master classes, and educational programming
• Commission new works and license contemporary restagings; develop relationships with contemporary choreographers and composers 
• Hire, cast, and coach high-caliber artists to ensure high-quality performances in an exceptional environment
• Collaborate with our Principal Musician on all music-related work
• Cultivate collaborative, creative relationships in metro Washington, DC 
• Cultivate, develop, and grow funding resources to support all endeavors of CDP and its activities
• Administer the organization’s budget and resources, in collaboration with the Managing Director, to ensure that they are effectively used to achieve the organization’s goals
• Work with the Marketing Director to develop campaigns for seasons and programming
• Work with the Managing Director and staff on day-to-day operations 
• Partner with the Board of Directors to work towards CDP’s mission
• Grow our presence locally and nationally, representing CDP to the public, media, patrons, and other stakeholders
• Develop further summer performance and touring opportunities regionally and nationally

Desired experience and skills include:

• At least 12 years of professional dance experience in any or all of these areas: performer, choreographer, artistic director
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in classical and contemporary ballet, and contemporary artists
• Experience and a commitment to working with live musicians
• Substantial experience in running rehearsals in the studio and onstage
• Experience in working with a board and staff
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking
• Advanced education in a related field

The position is located in the Metro DC area. The successful candidate will work full-time, with six weeks of paid vacation and the possibility of time off for outside projects. Salary commensurate with experience. Position begins on or about July 1, 2026.

To apply, kindly send the following to ADsearch@chamberdance.org by September 15, 2025: cover letter, C.V., three references, if choreographer, two samples of choreography, or, if a dancer, video representative of your work in studio or onstage. Final candidates will be asked to spend a paid week working with the company during our Jan 2-10, 2026 rehearsal and performance season. 

For more information on Chamber Dance Project, please visit chamberdance.org.