Ballet Pianist (0,3-0,5 fte)

The Dance Department of the Royal Conservatoire is searching for a

Ballet Pianist (0,3-0,5 fte)

Vacancy number: 26-058

to join the Dance Department from December 2026, or by mutual agreement.

About your work 

The position of Ballet pianist entails:   

• providing musical accompaniment for a variety of classes (ballet and modern), auditions, studio evenings, exams, presentations and performances.
• working closely with the dance teacher, agreeing on musical interpretation, tempo, volume etc.;
• arranging and adapting existing repertoire and compiling music for classes, exams and performances. Candidates are required to sight read variations from the classical and neoclassical ballet repertoire, but also have improvisation skills;

Your profile 

The ideal candidate:

• has experience of the aforementioned tasks;
• is good at improvising and have a listening ear for colleagues, teachers and students;
• preferably has experience with working in a professional dance programme;
• is a 'team player', creative and flexible and able to inspire both students as colleagues;
• has excellent communication skills and are proficient in English and able to operate in an international environment;
• has demonstrable affinity with the mission and vision of the Royal Conservatoire and the dance department in particular.

Our organization

The Royal Conservatoire, together with the Royal Academy of Art, forms the University of the Arts The Hague. We offer HBO bachelor and master education, various preparatory courses, and in collaboration with Leiden University electives and a PhD programme. Studying at the Royal Conservatoire (KC) means studying at the oldest conservatory in the Netherlands, where experiment and innovation go hand in hand with tradition and craft. An inspiring learning environment where top international musicians and top dancers teach. Our education and research are about creating, recreating and presenting. This takes place at home and abroad, in close cooperation with other organisations, institutions and colleagues both locally and internationally. Our study programmes are based on a powerful triad of education, research and production; these elements form the DNA of our institute. Our learning environment and the music and dance professions are increasingly becoming intertwined. In early 2022, the Royal Conservatoire moved to its glorious new home called ‘Amare’ in the city centre of The Hague, where it shares facilities with the Residentie Orkest and Nederlands Dans Theater. Since 2024, the Hogeschool has been part of the European Universities Alliance IN.TUNE - Innovative Universities in Music & Arts in Europe (www.intune-alliance.eu).

Royal Conservatoire Dance provides continuous education from primary school to –bachelor level education. The Dance program trains dancers of the future as independent artists who combine an open, creative mind with professional skills, passion and ambition. The world-wide dance profession is constantly evolving and calls for self-assured dancers with a broad training, who practice their craft with dedication and discipline. Dancers who have mastered classical techniques and can also apply them to contemporary dance styles, techniques and influences. Royal Conservatoire Dance collaborates with Nederlands Dans Theater.

What do we offer you?

An interesting position with plenty of room for personal input and opportunities for professional development. The position is rated in scale 9 of the CAO (collective labour agreement) for HBO (higher professional education). It concerns a structural position, starting with an annual contract. The CAO offers a generous vacation scheme, 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. You can also participate in health insurance on favourable terms.

Interested?

More information about the Royal Conservatoire is available via our website www.koncon.nl

Applicants interested in the position are expected to apply on the basis of the information provided in the description. A first selection will be made after the closing date, after which applicants are informed on the status of their application. For more information on the job you can contact François Petit, Head of Royal Conservatoire Dance at: f.petit@koncon.nl

If you are interested in this position, please send a short motivation letter accompanied by a CV to werving@hdkdenhaag.nl by November 22th 2026, next, mentioning vacancy number 26-058. A first selection will be made after the closing date, after which applicants are informed on the status of their application. Short listed candidates will be invited for a trial lesson followed by an interview.

Please note that acquisition is not appreciated. This vacancy is posted internally and externally at the same time. In the event of equal suitability, internal candidates will have priority for placement in this position. Upon commencement of employment, a work permit and a BSN (citizen service number) are required.

Within the Hogeschool der Kunsten we work on a community where diversity

and inclusion form the basis. We want the unique of each individual to be recognized and welcomed. We therefore invite you to apply, we are curious about who you are.