Part Time Position (Must be available 10 hours a week, Evenings from 4 PM to 8 PM and Saturday all day)
Location:
Granville Island
About Arts Umbrella
Arts Umbrella is where young artists ages 2-22 cultivate their creativity in Art, Design, Dance, Theatre, Music, and Film. As a non-profit organization for arts education, we believe that art is powerful. Powerful enough to change a child's life in incredible ways. When young people connect with the arts, they gain self-confidence, develop self-discipline, and discover creative expression--qualities they carry with them for life. Arts Umbrella has two locations in Vancouver and Surrey, as well as donor-funded programs at schools, community centres, neighbourhood houses, and healthcare facilities across Metro Vancouver. We serve nearly 20,000 young people every year, with 77% participating in donor-funded programs.
In April 2021, Arts Umbrella moved into a new home on Granville Island. This transformational opportunity allows us to further our vision for a better world where all young lives are inspired to pursue a lifelong journey towards self-expression, compassion, and humanity. It is our mission to be a leader in arts education for young people; to build community and deliver profound life experiences through our commitment to innovation, excellence, and inclusivity. Arts Umbrella is an organization full of heart, where self-expression and creativity are valued and nurtured.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Artistic Director of Dance, the Ballet Pianist is providing live musical accompaniment to ballet classes.
In this role you will
Adapt music selections to match the tempo, dynamics, and mood of ballet classes
Collaborate closely with ballet instructors, interpreting class combinations and responding to verbal and non-verbal cues
Provide a varied musical repertoire (classical, contemporary, or improvised) suited to different class sections (barre, centre work, allegro, etc.)
Ensure rhythmic clarity and musical phrasing to support dancers' timing, expression, and overall performance quality
Attend scheduled faculty meetings and participate in collaborative discussions
Identify and promptly report unsafe conditions, practices, or injuries, and take appropriate action to maintain a safe studio environment
Here is what you
bring
Minimum 4 years of experience in piano accompaniment and/or teaching
Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, or a related field is considered an asset
Strong understanding of music theory and pedagogy
Experience working with children or young adults preferred
Ability to adapt to varying student skill levels and class needs
Proven ability to inspire creativity and engagement in young learners
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills
Team-oriented with a positive, professional approach
Self-motivated with a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
Diversity & Inclusion
Arts Umbrella is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion. Our commitment is reflected in our programming, the audience we engage with, the students we serve as well as the staff we employ. Diversity and inclusion in our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. We actively seek applications from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with knowledge in diversity and inclusion to help us strengthen our commitment.
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