Repetiteur – Special Projects
Joining English National Ballet, you will find a community of artists, musicians, theatre and costume craftspeople, creatives, business and administration professionals, all working together to achieve a common goal: to open up the possibilities of ballet, to move more people in more ways. We are a multi-skilled, multi-cultural, open and inclusive organisation and we place a high value on diversity and diversity of thought in our teams.
About the role
As Repetiteur – Special Projects you will play a key role in English National Ballet’s Artistic team, with a particular focus on rehearsing and staging the
Your main responsibilities as
- Rehearsing and staging the My First productions, including teaching the choreography to all casts and covers, and for all regional touring.
- Supporting all safeguarding requirements while working with younger dancers.
- Develop and hone the in-depth skills and knowledge to work across the allocated portfolio of artistic work; this may include taking class, taking or leading rehearsals either in the studio or in production, working with choreographers, and monitoring performances.
- Monitor individual dancers’ professional standards in rehearsal and performance, providing regular feedback and guidance as appropriate, depending on venue and setting.
- Lead by example and uphold the ENB values and principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, respect, and dignity at work in all aspects of the role.
- Assist with the effective management of the designated dancers so that a high level of professional excellence and morale is maintained.
- Keep up to date with all allocated work in the season programme, including the artistic vision, upcoming schedules, casting for upcoming productions, rehearsals and performances.
- Develop strong working relationships with all key stakeholders, including ENBS, other departments and visiting creatives.
Key Selection Criteria
- Substantial experience of working with a leading professional ballet company and with dancers at all levels; this may be gained either with the company or as a guest.
- Ability to rehearse and stage productions with a number of casts.
- A good track record in teaching a varied repertoire including large scale classical productions.
- Ability to operate effectively within a touring company, with an understanding of planning and lead times for rehearsing.
- Strong relationship building skills to support pastoral care of dancers.
About English National Ballet
English National Ballet has been opening up the possibilities of ballet for over seventy five years. We are a pioneering Company at the forefront of ballet’s growth and evolution: celebrating tradition whilst forging innovation and developing the artform. English National Ballet is also a UK leader in creative learning and engagement practice, building dynamic partnerships and community programmes. We strive for artistic excellence and to share ballet with as many people as possible, across the UK and around the world.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where staff of all backgrounds can thrive and grow. We would particularly like to hear from global majority applicants and from applicants living with a disability or a long-term health condition, both groups which are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
English National Ballet is a Disability Confident Committed organisation.
English National Ballet is a Disability Confident Committed organisation.
English National Ballet is based at the Mulryan Centre for Dance on London City Island in Canning Town, East London. We would particularly like to hear from local East London residents, and would encourage those based in the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham, Waltham Forest, and Hackney to apply.
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