Permanent; full time

Based on site at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London

Under the leadership of Kevin O`Hare, The Royal Ballet unites tradition and innovation in world-class performances at Covent Garden and through cinema, streaming and touring worldwide.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced professional to teach, prepare and rehearse dancers for designated Royal Ballet productions and performances with particular regard to male Principal dancers. Acting as an advocate and ambassador for The Royal Ballet both internally and externally, you will mentor artistically, professionally and personally at the highest level, with line management responsibility for some company dancers.

Our ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to promote effective teamwork, trust, and harmonious working relationships at all levels. They will be used to working to a busy performance schedule and have effective time management skills to prioritise a dynamic and evolving workload. They should be able to demonstrate:

• A detailed knowledge of the classical repertoire and, where possible, of Royal Ballet productions.
• A proven track record in teaching, rehearsing, and developing professional male dancers at all levels, to the highest standards.
• Experience and understanding of the working practices of a major theatre.
• The ability to motivate and coach people to perform and achieve superior results.
• Experience of male partnering in Principal roles at a major Classical Ballet Company.

The Royal Opera House is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who arefrom a global majority background and/or those who aredisabled,as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.

A full job description and ROH information pack is attached below. If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the ROH Recruitment Team on [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 8am, Tuesday 28^th May 2024.

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.