Hong Kong Academy of Ballet provides professionally-oriented ballet training so students of all ages can build a solid foundation in ballet technique and develop their artistry. All classes feature live piano accompaniment. This is a part-time position, and total weekly hours can vary depending on the pianist’s availability. The pianist must commit to working for the full academic year from late August 2026 to early July 2027.

Main Responsibilities

• Ballet pianists provide music for our ballet classes as teachers demonstrate the combinations and the basic outlines of meter, phrasing, and rhythm
• The pianist will help spark these fundamentals and add an emotional element to further inspire the dancers
• Work with teachers to play appropriate music for varying ages and experience levels and understand the musical requirements of different teaching styles
• Piano accompaniment for various dance styles, but primarily for classical ballet

 Requirements

• Professional pianist with demonstrable improvisational skills
• Experience in playing music for ballet classes
• Proficient in sight-reading and performing classical variations alongside a diverse range of musical styles, including classical ballet, ragtime, jazz, and Broadway show tunes
• Able to quickly understand specific teachers’ and students’ needs and adjust accompaniment accordingly
• Capable of simplifying playing in children’s classes, which includes occasionally playing nursery rhymes
• Adaptable across different teaching styles, dance genres, age groups, and student abilities
• Professional and courteous with students, faculty, and administrative staff
• Willing to commit to confirmed classes with a minimum of cancellations and punctual in keeping to schedules