Description
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 now have an opportunity to join the Company as Rehearsal Director, working closely with the Director to maintain the highest standards of rehearsal and performance across The Royal Ballet.
Production Info
Working in close partnership with the Director, Administrative Director, Directorate, Artistic teams, and guest creatives, the Rehearsal Director ensures that all rehearsals and productions align with the Company’s artistic vision and uphold its international reputation for excellence.
Hours: 40 hours per week; please note the requirement to work evenings, weekends, performances, rehearsals, and tours as required by the schedule
Compensation/Fee
Competitive, based on skills and experience
Requirements
- Leadership experience within a major ballet or dance company, with the ability to inspire and manage high‑performing artistic teams.
- Experience leading a department or function, setting direction and delivering against artistic and organisational goals.
- A track record of managing complex artistic operations with efficiency and consistency.
- Experience line managing and developing artistic staff.
- Senior‑level strategic experience, with the ability to balance long‑term planning and operational delivery.
- Expertise in teaching, coaching and rehearsing professional dancers to a high standard.
- Extensive knowledge of classical and contemporary repertoire, with a strong grasp of style and choreographic integrity.
- Experience supporting or collaborating on the planning and staging of productions, including casting and resource allocation.
- Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills across artistic and creative teams.