Join the Cause - Join Board of Directors
Founded in 2009, Lamondance is located on the majestic North Shore; Lamondance (LMD) is a shining cultural star leading the way in the training, development, creation, and presentation of contemporary dance. A training and mentorship-based performance company, LMD is a strong, contemporary dance voice in the Lower Mainland that creates daring, sensory dance that pushes and explores the boundaries of physicality. Few other training and performance companies engage more local, national, and international guest choreographers to train and mentor dancers and create new works for the community.
Known for energetic, enticing yet accessible choreography, our performances are uniquely Lamondance in technique and audience experience. We inspire excitement and curiosity for contemporary dance by stirring a passion for movement and dance as ways to cherish the past, delight in the present, and imagine the future.
Lamondance is committed to its role as a leader in the community through dancer training opportunities, community and audience outreach, and professional development activities.
Under the artistic direction of Davi Rodrigues, the Company actively fosters collaborations that support artists, choreographers and audiences alike, furthering the boundaries of contemporary dance. With 61+ new commissions for new works since 2009, reaching more than 40,000 people at home and abroad. Lamondance embraces excellence in the practice of contemporary dance, with its vast diversity of technique and style, honouring its roots and components.
Lamondance seeks expressions of interest from qualified individuals interested in joining the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shares the duties of governing the organization and formulating policies enabling the Board to make responsible decisions following Lamondance's mission statement, values, long-term vision and strategy. In addition to advancing the mission of Lamondance, the Board of Directors is responsible for the appointment, performance evaluation, and succession of the Artistic Director. Additional responsibilities of the Board include:
Identifying and managing enterprise risk.
Participating in the development of the strategic plan.
Legal and fiduciary responsibilities concerning the organization's financial position and assets.
Supporting the development and fundraising activities of the Company and acting as an ambassador to current and future external stakeholders.
Individual Board Directors are expected to attend scheduled board meetings (typically six meetings annually), participate on the Board's committees, and represent Lamondance at performances and various events.
To be eligible, candidates should have a personal interest and connection to the performing arts and relevant governance experience in the for-profit and/or not-for-profit sectors. Candidates will also bring senior leadership and management experience, a solid understanding of board governance principles, and the proven ability to garner support for an organization within the not-for-profit sector. Experience in fundraising and knowledge of best practices in fund development are solid assets for any candidate. Current and past experience, both personal and professional, should demonstrate the candidate's ability to communicate effectively, operate ethically, and work collaboratively with an experienced and motivated Board of Directors and executive management team.
The standard term for a Director is two years, renewable once, for a total term limit of four years. Directors may serve an additional period of up to three years in leadership roles. Lamondance is a registered not-for-profit charity, and therefore, no compensation is available for this position. For further information about Lamondance, please visit: Lamondance.com
Qualified individuals are invited to contact Davi Rodrigues via email at: info[at]lamondance.com
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Candidates considering this opportunity are required to submit a current resume.