Ebnfloh Dance company: In-ward: a person in white pants and a red hoodie pulled up is standing still looking towards the camera, arms at their sides. Two other dancers are in motion surrounding the still figure. The moving dancers are wearing sweatpants, green and pink sweaters respectively.

Board Of Directors

Photo Credit: Melika Dez

Join Our Team

We’re currently looking to recruit new members to our board of directors. Apply Now!

Current Board

Executive

 

Kevin Schwenker – Chair

 

Layton Dorey – Vice Chair

 

Sheila Strong – Past Chair

 

Harry Harsimrat – Treasurer

 

Antonios Diab – Secretary

General Board Members

 

Soumya Markandeya

 

Ranjit Singh

 

Valerie Bachynsky

 

Anne Pryde

Volunteer Positions Available

For the past four decades, Live Art Dance has been Atlantic Canada’s premier presenter of contemporary dance. Our mandate is to deliver an annual contemporary dance series featuring diverse works from Canadian and international dance artists. Our vision is to be nationally recognized as the leading provider of, and advocate for, contemporary dance in Atlantic Canada. Locally, we strive to be a catalyst for a vibrant and healthy dance ecology in Nova Scotia, and we are grateful to our board members for helping us make it happen!

Treasurer

Live Art Dance is seeking someone with an interest in the arts and financial skills to join the board and act as treasurer for the organization.

This new Treasurer should be an individual with a background in financial management, accounting, bookkeeping, general finance or in non-profit treasury. The ideal candidate would also have a passion for:

  • Dance
  • Arts Advocacy
  • Teamwork
  • Diversity
  • Active engagement in our events and with the community

For Board positions, we seek people who can give the time, energy and expertise to create a real impact for Live Art Dance and the arts in our province. We meet regularly for Board and Committee work, scheduled around members’ availability.

For more information, visit liveartdance.ca/our-story or contact [email protected]

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please send a cover letter and resume to Sheila Strong, Past Chair of the Board, [email protected]

Deadline: April 30th, 2023

General Board Members

We are seeking individuals with a passion for dance and a desire to support and engage with the governance of Live Art Dance.

Specific skills needed:

  • Human resource experience
  • Networking skills
  • Organizational skills – to help with events – a wine tasting this summer and Twisted Black Tie in 2024
  • Fund-raising experience
  • Interest in governance issues

Opportunities exist to join a committee that fits your skills and interests.

Options: Personnel, Fundraising, Event Coordination, Nominations, Governance.

Will you join us?

For more information, visit liveartdance.ca/about or contact [email protected]

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please send a cover letter and resume to Sheila Strong, Past Chair of the Board, [email protected]

Deadline: April 30th, 2023