Repetiteur: 75%
Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:07 October 2025
- Workload:75%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the ZHdK, a leading art university in Europe with diverse programs. Experience dynamic collaboration in Zurich with passionate individuals.
Tasks
- Provide musical accompaniment for classical dance classes at all levels.
- Support dance lessons with varied and sensitive musical expression.
- Assist during rehearsal work with professional ballet training.
Skills
- Strong piano training with improvisation skills and experience in dance.
- Experience in professional classical ballet and Pas de deux accompaniment.
- Ability to engage in an inclusive and diverse educational environment.
Is this helpful?
The ZHdK, with around 2100 bachelor and master students, is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe. The study and research areas include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theater, and Transdisciplinarity. Located in the heart of Zurich, ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research, and continue their education. The university includes numerous exhibition and performance venues where students' project works are publicly presented.
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The Dance Academy Zurich, taZ, the professional ballet school for classical dance in Switzerland, located in the Department of Performing Arts and Film at the Zurich University of the Arts, trains young national and international talents to become professional stage dancers in classical dance as part of its study program (basic and main studies).
For classical ballet lessons, the Dance Academy (taZ) Zurich is looking for a position starting February 1, 2026, or by arrangement: en
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The Dance Academy Zurich, taZ, the professional ballet school for classical dance in Switzerland, located in the Department of Performing Arts and Film at the Zurich University of the Arts, trains young national and international talents to become professional stage dancers in classical dance as part of its study program (basic and main studies).
For classical ballet lessons, the Dance Academy (taZ) Zurich is looking for a position starting February 1, 2026, or by arrangement: en
Repetiteur: 75%
Your tasks
The activity includes musical accompaniment in classical dance lessons at a professional level in various class levels – from basic studies to main studies. The aim is to support the lessons through sensitive and stylistically diverse musical design and to accompany the dancers' work dynamically. Another focus is on musical support during rehearsals. Lessons usually take place Monday to Friday in the mornings and afternoons.
Your profile
You have a profound piano education and possess pronounced improvisation skills. You have several years of experience accompanying dance lessons at a professional level in classical ballet, pas de deux, and classical variations.
What you can expect from us
We offer you an interesting and challenging task in a lively and collegial environment at the Zurich Toni-Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are diverse and a matter of course.
We offer you an interesting and challenging task in a lively and collegial environment at the Zurich Toni-Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are diverse and a matter of course.
Your contacts for further information
Jason Beechey, Head of Dance, ( jason.beechey@zhdk.ch ).
HR contact person: Mirjam Schütz, HR Business Partner ( mirjam.schuetz@zhdk.ch ).
Additional information about the Dance Academy can be found at www.tanzakademie.ch as well as at www.zhdk.ch .
Jason Beechey, Head of Dance, ( jason.beechey@zhdk.ch ).
HR contact person: Mirjam Schütz, HR Business Partner ( mirjam.schuetz@zhdk.ch ).
Additional information about the Dance Academy can be found at www.tanzakademie.ch as well as at www.zhdk.ch .
We gladly accept your complete application documents by November 14, 2025, via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications for this position. The interviews will take place on November 26, 2025.
