Hip Hop Dance Facilitator Year 1 – Year 4
Breakthrough Theatre Arts C.I.C
Who We Are
Breakthrough Theatre Arts CIC (BTA) is a Cardiff-based community interest company dedicated to providing accessible and inclusive performing arts education to young people aged 4-16, regardless of socio-economic background or ability. BTA offers a range of programs, including drama, dance, and musical theatre classes, as well as specialised programs for neurodivergent adults and outreach initiatives like the Cardiff Schools Theatre Festival.
BTA addresses the significant gap in access to quality arts education for children and young people, particularly those from disadvantaged areas and those with disabilities. Our programs foster creativity, build confidence, and enhance well-being through high-quality, process-led arts education. We prioritise inclusivity, adapting our teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of our students and creating a welcoming environment for all.
Person Specification
Our BTA practice has an emphasis on accessibility, inclusivity for every individual within the space. This requires a high level of confidence in adapting sessions plans, process led facilitating and consistency in providing empathy and rigour in the quality of learning.
Job Requirements
Experience participating/training/working within the dance sector, with an emphasis on hip hop fundamentals and styles
Experience facilitating workshops for young people aged between 5-9
Subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certification
A passion for co-creation, process led learning and creating a safe place for exploration
Safeguarding
An awareness and understanding of first aid procedures
Confidence in providing a safe environment for learning and performing
Ability in identifying and responding to children, young people and vulnerable adults in need or support and / or protection.
Empathetic and compassionate nature towards participants and their individual needs for regulating and processing.
Organising, Planning, and Delivery
A willingness to set up your space ready for delivery
Planning the delivery of sessions based on the chosen theme for that year
Supporting our young people at our summer show
Supporting children and young people’s development in ways which will foster a sense of self-esteem and independence
Fostering an environment in which children feel valued and able to articulate their wishes and feelings in their preferred method of communication in an atmosphere of acceptance and trust
Class Details
We run our classes at The Hive (Formerly the Beacon Centre) in St Mellons
Paid £26.68 per session through invoice
The class runs on a Monday for 45 minutes, 16.00 - 16.45
Role would start the second week of September 2025 (8th)
Our sessions run throughout the year with 2 weeks off over Christmas
We understand that time off may be needed throughout the year, we would ask that you give us enough notice to arrange cover
If you feel that you would fit this role, please email your CV and a cover letter (This can be a video or voice message) to bta.poppy@gmail.com