About the role
Musicians support ballet instructors in classes provided at Alberta Ballet School by providing live piano accompaniment for ballet classes.
Responsibilities
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Provide ballet accompaniment for children’s ballet and adult classes as required by the instructor.
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Musicians should be able to sight read for syllabus classes and should ideally be able to play music classes from other nationalities, such as Eastern European folk music.
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Prompt arrival and preparedness for class times as scheduled
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Ability to sight read music is required.
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A minimum of 3 years of experience in ballet accompaniment is preferred.
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Ability to follow ballet teacher directions and cues.
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Ability to improvise.
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Knowledge of classical ballet repertoire preferred.
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Music degree preferred.
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Willingness to learn and adjust to changing abrupt music tempos.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Positive and cooperative attitude is essential.
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Strong understanding of the world of the performing arts.
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Ability to understand the role of accompaniment versus performance.
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Employees are required to successfully pass a police criminal background and vulnerable sector check
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May include daytime, evenings, and some weekends.
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Schedules are determined by class enrollment with primary sessions between September to early June. Potential support for summer camps (daytime hours) may be required in July – early August.
Alberta Ballet's vision is to ignite creativity, inspire excellence and foster a lifelong love for dance through innovative performances, rigorous training and inclusive education, enriching the cultural fabric of our community and beyond.
Alberta Ballet School provides a unique curriculum and unwavering dedication, we cultivate, train, and empower the next generation of professional dancers, ensuring our students are prepared to excel in post-secondary studies or pursue a thriving dance career, be it in Alberta or beyond.
Alberta Ballet is committed to an inclusive workplace culture. This includes valuing diversity in our workforce, providing a safe work environment and fostering a culture of belonging. We believe a workplace with equal opportunity employment fosters creativity and strengthens connections to the communities we serve.
About Alberta Ballet
Alberta Ballet's work extends across Treaties 6, 7 and 8. These are territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Piikani and Kainai), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Stoney Nakoda, the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Sicannie, Slavey and Dunnesa. These territories are also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta. We are all Treaty people. We recognize the genocide and colonization endured by Indigenous peoples and are committed to working toward justice and equity through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
About the role
Musicians support ballet instructors in classes provided at Alberta Ballet School by providing live piano accompaniment for ballet classes.
Responsibilities
-
Provide ballet accompaniment for children’s ballet and adult classes as required by the instructor.
-
Musicians should be able to sight read for syllabus classes and should ideally be able to play music classes from other nationalities, such as Eastern European folk music.
-
Prompt arrival and preparedness for class times as scheduled
-
Ability to sight read music is required.
-
A minimum of 3 years of experience in ballet accompaniment is preferred.
-
Ability to follow ballet teacher directions and cues.
-
Ability to improvise.
-
Knowledge of classical ballet repertoire preferred.
-
Music degree preferred.
-
Willingness to learn and adjust to changing abrupt music tempos.
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-
Positive and cooperative attitude is essential.
-
Strong understanding of the world of the performing arts.
-
Ability to understand the role of accompaniment versus performance.
-
Employees are required to successfully pass a police criminal background and vulnerable sector check
-
May include daytime, evenings, and some weekends.
-
Schedules are determined by class enrollment with primary sessions between September to early June. Potential support for summer camps (daytime hours) may be required in July – early August.
Alberta Ballet's vision is to ignite creativity, inspire excellence and foster a lifelong love for dance through innovative performances, rigorous training and inclusive education, enriching the cultural fabric of our community and beyond.
Alberta Ballet School provides a unique curriculum and unwavering dedication, we cultivate, train, and empower the next generation of professional dancers, ensuring our students are prepared to excel in post-secondary studies or pursue a thriving dance career, be it in Alberta or beyond.
Alberta Ballet is committed to an inclusive workplace culture. This includes valuing diversity in our workforce, providing a safe work environment and fostering a culture of belonging. We believe a workplace with equal opportunity employment fosters creativity and strengthens connections to the communities we serve.
About Alberta Ballet
Alberta Ballet's work extends across Treaties 6, 7 and 8. These are territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Piikani and Kainai), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Stoney Nakoda, the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Sicannie, Slavey and Dunnesa. These territories are also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta. We are all Treaty people. We recognize the genocide and colonization endured by Indigenous peoples and are committed to working toward justice and equity through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.