Kathleen Lotte Ballet Piano Fellowship at Queensland Ballet

Music • West End, Queensland 4101, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Demonstrated proficiency and experience as a classical pianist.
  • Experience playing for ballet class and sourcing music for class.
  • Experience playing orchestral piano reductions for ballet rehearsals.

Role Type

On-site • Contract • Full-time • Internship

Description

Launch your career in ballet music with Queensland Ballet

The Kathleen Lotte Ballet Piano Fellowship at Queensland Ballet is a prestigious career-development opportunity for an aspiring classical pianist ready to take the next step into the specialised and exciting world of ballet.

Over this immersive 12–24 month Fellowship, you will develop your craft within one of Australia’s leading performing arts organisations, gaining invaluable practical experience alongside Queensland Ballet’s dancers, artistic team and highly experienced music professionals.

This is an opportunity to learn from and work alongside internationally renowned artists, musicians, conductors and creative professionals, while developing the specialist skills required for a career as a ballet pianist and répétiteur. From accompanying daily ballet class and rehearsals to working with orchestral scores and, where opportunities arise, performing alongside leading professional ensembles, the Fellowship provides an exceptional bridge between tertiary music training and a professional career in the performing arts.

You will be immersed in the day-to-day artistic life of Queensland Ballet, building your musicianship, repertoire knowledge, professional networks and understanding of how music and dance come together in a world-class ballet company.

If you are an accomplished emerging classical pianist with curiosity, musical versatility and a desire to build a career in ballet, this Fellowship offers a rare opportunity to learn, perform, connect and grow within Queensland Ballet’s artistic environment.

Company Overview

ABOUT QUEENSLAND BALLET Queensland Ballet is a vibrant, creative company which connects people and dance across Queensland. We offer a program of world-class productions of the best classical ballets and inspired contemporary dance works. The Company engages renowned choreographers and designers from around the world and nurtures emerging local talent by presenting exciting new works in an intimate studio series. With a culture of creativity and collaboration, complemented by an active program of engagement with our communities, Queensland Ballet has become the central hub for dance in the State. Our dancers are acclaimed for the technical excellence and versatility, and our annual program offers diversity in style, audience focus and geographic reach, with up to 100 performances in Brisbane and tours to regional Queensland. When we open our doors, we welcome home all in our community. Our three homes form the foundations of our Artistic, Academy and Community pillars. We have designed each home with people at heart. Thomas Dixon Centre — our headquarters and home to our artists and arts workers. The facilities at Queensland Ballet’s home in Thomas Dixon Centre in Brisbane’s West End allow the Company to offer a full range of training and community access programs, including public dance classes. The TDC Studio Theatre is a 356-seat venue with full stage and backstage areas. Queensland Ballet Academy — home to our arts students and teachers. We are committed to providing a pathway for young talent through the Queensland Ballet Academy. Queensland Ballet is dedicated to the pursuit of artistic excellence, dance education and innovative presentation of classical repertoire. The Roy and Nola Thompson Production Centre — will be home to our arts makers. With bold and confident ambitions for the future, we proudly build upon the legacy of many creative and gifted artists who have been part of the Company’s rich history since 1960 as we continue to create magic and enrich lives with the development of Queensland Ballet’s Production Centre. OUR VALUES AND PRINCIPLES OF COMMITMENT With bold intentions to be unconstrained we will create magic and enrich lives by delivering across four core pillars: Artistic, Academy, Arts for All and Cultural Spaces. Influenced by five core values and our principles of commitment, all that we do and all that we are remain true to the four core pillars. 1. Brilliance: We are world class in all that we do – we inspire excellence on stage, in studio, in business and in community. 2. Creativity: We are creative in every endeavour – we nurture our artform, artists, students and arts workers by exploring possibilities and responding to opportunities with agility. 3. Passion: With Queensland in our hearts – we celebrate our diversity, our heritage and our love of the artform through heartfelt connections. 4. Wellbeing: We promote wellness across society – we pledge to make a positive impact across all dimensions of wellbeing; social, cultural, emotional, physical, environmental and intellectual. 5. Integrity: We commit to Sustainable practice – we foster a culture of ethical behaviour that is anchored in community, integrity and legacy.

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