Department of Theatre, Dance & Performance, School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design

Affiliation: YUSA 2 PT

Position type: Casual (up to 24 hours per week)

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Purpose

The Dance Accompanist provides musical accompaniment (piano and/or percussion) for academic activities including studio classes, workshops, and performances in the BFA Program in Dance, under the direction of the Operations Manager.

Education

Completion of a post‑secondary degree in Music Performance (Piano and/or Percussion) or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year related working experience as a dance accompanist for modern/contemporary and ballet classes.

Skills

• Advanced skills in piano and/or percussion.
• Advanced skills in sight reading and improvising, with ability to improvise in different and irregular time signatures and phrasings.
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