Ballettpädagoge für klassischen Männertanz und klassischen Pas de deux 80
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Job Location:
Zürich - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
With around 2100 Bachelors and Masters students the ZHdK is one of the largest and most diverse art academies in Europe. The fields of study and research include art education design film fine arts music dance theatre and the centre of Zurich the ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work study teach research and further their education. The university has numerous exhibition and performance venues where students projects are shown to the public.
The Tanz Akademie Zürich 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 as part of its study programme (foundation and advanced studies).
The Dance Academy Zurich is looking for a new teacher for the foundation and advanced studies programmes as of 1 August 2026.
The Tanz Akademie Zürich 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 as part of its study programme (foundation and advanced studies).
The Dance Academy Zurich is looking for a new teacher for the foundation and advanced studies programmes as of 1 August 2026.
Ballet teacher: for classical male dance and classical pas de deux 80%
Your tasks
Your main task is to teach classical dance for men and pas de deux for all addition you will also be involved in the organisation of the schools daily activities in particular the preparation and execution of performances. Your responsibilities will include rehearsing classical and contemporary repertoire. That you would have also the skills to teach/rehearse in the BA and MA Dance Programmes is desirable.
Your main task is to teach classical dance for men and pas de deux for all addition you will also be involved in the organisation of the schools daily activities in particular the preparation and execution of performances. Your responsibilities will include rehearsing classical and contemporary repertoire. That you would have also the skills to teach/rehearse in the BA and MA Dance Programmes is desirable.
Your profile
You have completed professional training in ballet pedagogy or possess an equivalent qualification. You also have many years of personal experience as a professional ballet dancer. As a ballet teacher you have several years of teaching experience working with students of all levels in professional education. You know how to motivate and inspire students with your specialised knowledge. You are familiar with class management and the associated tasks. We require excellent language skills in English and German for this role.
You have completed professional training in ballet pedagogy or possess an equivalent qualification. You also have many years of personal experience as a professional ballet dancer. As a ballet teacher you have several years of teaching experience working with students of all levels in professional education. You know how to motivate and inspire students with your specialised knowledge. You are familiar with class management and the associated tasks. We require excellent language skills in English and German for this role.
Heres what you can expect from us
We offer you an interesting and challenging role in a lively and collegial environment in Zurichs Toni-Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are varied and self-evident.
We offer you an interesting and challenging role in a lively and collegial environment in Zurichs Toni-Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are varied and self-evident.
Your contacts for further information
Jason Beechey Head of Dance ()
Contact person HRM: Mirjam Schütz HR-Business Partner ()
Additional information about the Dance Academy can be found at and at .
Jason Beechey Head of Dance ()
Contact person HRM: Mirjam Schütz HR-Business Partner ()
Additional information about the Dance Academy can be found at and at .
We will be happy to receive your complete application documents by 26th January 2026via the Apply online now link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we will only consider online applications for this position. The job interview will consist of teaching and an interview which will be held between the 18th to 20th of February 2026.
Zurich University of the Arts
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About Company
With around 2100 Bachelor's and Master's students, the ZHdK is one of the largest and most diverse art academies in Europe. The fields of study and research include art education, design, film, fine arts, music, dance, theatre and transdisciplinarity. Located in the centre of Zurich, ... View more
