Dance Musician (Non-benefited) - School of the Arts - Department of Theatre and Dance

• →Work with Dance and Choreography Instructors to select appropriate musical accompaniment, and provide  adaptations to align with specific exercises and/or techniques 

• →Accompany modern dance and/or ballet classes with appropriate musical and stylistic considerations

• →Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Music or equivalent professional training, education, and experience 
• One (1) year of experience playing for dance classes at the collegiate, professional, or pre-professional level
• Knowledge of/ability to learn ballet terminology
• Ability to sight-read provided music and improvise in various styles as needed
• Prepare multiple genres of music (e.g. classical, pop, musical theatre, opera, or others) which can be adapted for  the ballet and/or modern dance class
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an hourly employee at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience playing for dance classes at the collegiate, professional or pre-professional level