ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

DanStaBat Performance Society (operating as Tara Cheyenne Performance) was established in 1985, recognized federally as a not-for-profit charitable organization on August 21,1986 and has since been sharing its work with the general public. First founded by Chick Snipper, DanStaBat invited Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg to become its Artistic Director in 2007 and has since created and performed kinetic theatrical expressions through exquisitely realized characters, crafted choreography, a healthy dose of comedy, and lashings of tragedy. All our work is inspired by and reflects on the wonderful human experience. 

Mandate: To encourage and grow the work of underrepresented artists and performers in the Dance-Theatre communities in Canada.

Mission: To spark community engagement and make contemporary dance more accessible to the public through physical story-telling that blends comedy, movement and text.

Vision: A diverse and collaborative company that is a leader in dance-theatre hybrid works in Canada.

Core Values: Creativity, collaboration, equality and diversity.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:

Tara Cheyenne Performance is currently seeking individuals to sit on the society’s board of directors. The society’s board acts in an advisory capacity and convenes virtually 4-5 times per year. 

Applicants do not need to have experience on other boards or be familiar with non profit governance models. The society is particularly interested in applicants who live within British Columbia but do not reside in Vancouver, BC. 

If you’ve ever been curious about how non profit governance models operate and would like to learn among some funny and friendly folx, this opportunity is for you! 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Each individual board member is expected to

-Act in the best interest of the organization

-know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs

-serve as advocates and ambassadors for the organization 

-help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy

-prepare for, attend, and participate in board meetings (minimum of 4 full board meetings/year)

-be prepared to participate in one or more committees

-follow the Society’s bylaws, policies, legal obligations, and Board resolutions

-maintain confidentiality about all internal matters

-take out a membership in the Society.

TO APPLY:

Please email admin@taracheyenne.com with an expression of interest and why you’d like to join TCP’s board of directors.