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Job Opening For Punjabi Folk Musician

February 7, 2022

Royal Academy of Punjab is the first not-for-profit arts academy in Canada to offer a formal Punjabi Folk Dance education. The Academy successfully uses the art form of bhangra as a creative outlet to promote skills, discipline and physical fitness along with providing team building and leadership initiatives for youth.

Our vision is to create a mastery of Punjabi Folk Arts in the Diaspora. Through collaborative and innovative partnerships, we look to make connections and create understanding within our community. In order to continue this mission, we are looking for a Punjabi Folk Musician Teacher to join our vibrant and dynamic team!

Careers: Punjabi Folk Musician

Punjabi Folk Musician Teacher

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team that is focused on the art form of bhangra. Royal Academy of Punjab is looking for someone to:

  • participate in creating and executing the Academy’s vision and mandate
  • work closely with the General Manager to strategize and formulate lesson plans for students
  • develop specialized classes for students of all ages
  • assist in developing and executing special events focused on Punjabi Folk Music
  • teach students of all ages and skill levels
  • manage a full classroom of children of all ages and skill levels
  • prepare students for public performances and events
  • promote the mission and values of Royal Academy of Punjab
  • collaborate with community partners in creating innovative programs and events
  • represent Royal Academy of Punjab in community events

Skills & Experience

Expert in the following folk instruments:

  • Dhol
  • Dholki
  • Tumbhi
  • Algozay
  • Folk Vocals
  • Minimum of 2 years' teaching experience
  • Available immediately
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong leader
  • Fluent in Punjabi
  • English an asset

Job location: Surrey, BC, Canada

Email your resume to info@royalacademy.org

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Covid-19 Health and Safety Plan

Safe Physical Distancing: The dance floor has been marked into safe distance zones whichare at least 2 metres apart or more. Only one person is permitted per marker, and please stayin your marked area.

Hand washing: Please wash your hands or sanitize before your class and after your class.Use the sinks in the washrooms (one person at a time)

Masks: The most recent recommendation from Canada’s public health is that of wearing anon-medical masks or face covering as an additional layer of protection, even when physicaldistancing is active at the studio.

We recommend you wear a mask while attending a class if you are comfortable doing so, but do take it offif you experience dizziness or a shortness of breath while wearing it.

Our Cleaning and Disinfecting Protocols: We have implemented enhanced antibacterialand antiviral cleaning and sanitizing protocols for all common areas and surfaces, includingwashrooms, light switches, door handles. etc. This includes increasing the frequency thatthese items are cleaned (number of times per day) as well as the timing (before and afterclasses).

If You Feel Unwell: If you are experiencing symptoms such as fever, chills, a cough, sorethroat, stuffy or runny nose, etc, or if you are in proximity with someone who is ill, please stayhome and DO NOT attend classes (This will be strictly enforced).

Class Times: We are staggering our class start times with a break between classes to allowfor cleaning and sanitization as well as to prevent large groups from congregating in thestudio during class cross over.

Limited contact: Staff and students are asked to please refrain from high fives and hugs forthe time being from public health advisors.

Travel: If you have recently travelled internationally, please stay home, self - isolate yourself,and refrain from attending the classes. Also, if you have travelled across different provinceswith-in Canada, it is mandatory to let us know in advance.

PARENTS: You can help! Please help your children read and understand these guidelines if youdecide to send them for their classes at the studio.We have given the full control to ourparents to make the decision of whether to send the children to the studio or continue theirclasses on ZOOM. We recommend to encourage the students to take safety as a priority andthen learn to keep themselves safe.