philadelphiaballet

philadelphiaballet

Piano Intern

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Intern · Internship

Work authorization requiredDetected 20 days ago
Mentoring

About the role

  • Summary: The School of Philadelphia Ballet (SPB) Piano Internship provides an opportunity for talented piano students to gain hands-on experience accompanying professional ballet classes in a supportive, educational setting.
  • Successful candidates will officially begin their internship playing in classes by themselves.
  • Internship Phase Intern will play select classes while continuing to receive mentorship and feedback Intern will be assigned 4 to 6 hours a week to play for evening ballet classes, levels 4 to 7.

Responsibilities

  • Develop sensitivity to dancers' needs and movement phrasing.
  • Build a working repertoire suitable for ballet training.
  • Selected interns will receive individualized training, observation opportunities, and guided experience under the mentorship of our Lead Accompanist and School Director.

Requirements

  • Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must provide satisfactory background checks and child abuse clearances as may be required for role.
  • This program is designed to help pianists develop the musical, technical, and collaborative skills required to become professional ballet accompanists.

Benefits

  • The School of Philadelphia Ballet (SPB) Piano Internship provides an opportunity for talented piano students to gain hands-on experience accompanying professional ballet classes in a supportive, educational setting.
  • Intern will receive a weekly stipend based on the scheduled classes for which they play.
  • Learning Outcomes

Equal opportunity

  • Statement: Philadelphia Ballet is committed to the principles of equality in employment.
  • The Ballet complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and Federal Executive Orders, and provides an equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.
  • We prohibit discrimination in employment based on characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, familial status, pregnancy, domestic or sexual violence victim status, disability, service in the armed forces of the United States, or an individual's status as a covered veteran
  • Philadelphia Ballet is committed to the principles of equality in employment.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must provide satisfactory background checks and child abuse clearances as may be required for role.

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