Organization: Hedwig Dances
Post Date: January 22, 2026
Apply By: March 31, 2026
HEDWIG DANCES seeks an engaged, strategic, and collaborative individual to join our Board of Directors as we enter our 41st season (beginning January 2026).
In 2025, Hedwig Dances celebrated an important milestone- 40 years of dance history! We move into 2026 with renewed vision of what our future holds, beginning with its popular community dance classes and a new set of choreographed works by two company members & Artistic Director Jan Bartoszek.
Ideal candidates will have:
- A passion for contemporary dance/the arts, a desire to support artists & community-driven work
- Experience in fundraising and/or nonprofit leadership
- Knowledge of Chicago’s arts and cultural ecosystem
- Share our commitment to artistic innovation and ongoing expansion of community engagement efforts.
Board Commitment:
- Participation & Attendance: Board members are expected to attend monthly board meetings. Dates fall on the third Monday of each month.
- Consultation & Outreach: Serve as an active voice of support and guidance for company projects.
- Fundraising & Advocacy
Why Serve on Hedwig Dances Board?
Serving on Hedwig Dances’ board of directors is an opportunity to receive an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at contemporary dance in Chicago. It also serves as an ongoing opportunity to:
- Support the next generation of dancers & outstanding dance work.
- Contribute to a legacy company with deep roots in Chicago history.
- Become a part of a welcoming and incredible community!
Interested? Please email a resume and one-page cover letter to contact@hedwigdances.com. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
About Hedwig Dances:
For 40 years, Hedwig Dances has created visually compelling contemporary dance that connects cultures, provokes wonder, and sparks meaningful dialogue. Led by Founder & Artistic Director Jan Bartoszek, recipient of the 2024 See Chicago Dance Legacy Award, Hedwig is known for creating innovative interdisciplinary dance, mentoring artists, and cultivating community.
