Senior Lecturer in Ballet

centre of practice, production, teaching, and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its graduates and its partnerships with centres of excellence locally, regionally, and internationally. Through international residencies, visiting artists, and a distinguished alumni network—including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines—the Academy is committed to training future world-class performers and practitioners.

The School of Dance offers full-time programmes from sub-degree Diploma to MFA level, and a proposed new doctoral degree, together with its part-time Gifted Young Dancer Programme. In keeping with its conservatoire status, the School’s philosophy is centred around performance practice and reflects the unique cultural mix of Hong Kong, emphasising both Chinese and Western traditions. Our graduates are versatile and work across genres/styles, media and forms; and the integration of core contextual knowledge and performance practice as theory and practice forms the uniqueness of the School’s programmes.

The appointee will play a key role in teaching, delivering and advancing the School’s ballet curriculum at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The successful candidate will play a key role in nurturing the next generation of ballet dancers, strengthening pathways into professional dance training, and enhancing the School’s engagement with the wider dance community. The appointee will contribute to teaching, curriculum development, student mentorship, artistic productions, and academic committee and programme administration.

Applicants should have:

(a) Advanced academic qualifications (preferably a recognised degree) in Ballet, Dance Education or an equivalent discipline;

(b) Normally, a minimum of six years’ experience in teaching in Ballet specialisation, including teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;

(c) A professional profile as a ballet artist, coach, répétiteur, or choreographer;

(d) Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, student mentoring and programme leadership;

(e) Extensive knowledge of classical ballet pedagogy, repertoire and contemporary developments in dance training;

(f) Excellent organisational, leadership and stakeholder management skills;

(g) Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment; and

(h) Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Additional Desirable Criteria:

(a) Proficiency in spoken and written Chinese; and

(b) Established networks within the local, Chinese Mainland and international ballet communities.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be on a two-year renewable contract, subject to performance and mutual agreement. A gratuity payment may be granted upon satisfactory completion of the full contract. Fringe benefits include leave, medical, and dental benefits. The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A non-accountable Cash Allowance will be provided to the eligible appointee. The expected commencement date will be September 2027.

APPLICATIONS

To apply, please submit a completed Application Form (https://www.hkapa.edu/job-opportunity/senior-lecturer-ballet), together with a cover letter, curriculum vitae and copies of academic qualifications, to the Human Resources Office, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, No.1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, or email (hro@hkapa.edu) on or before 23 November 2026. The application documents should be combined into one file in PDF format. Please quote reference code ‘SL(B)’ in the Application Form. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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