Dance Accompanist

Position Announcement

Join Utah Valley University and play a vital role in supporting the learning experience of aspiring dancers. Working closely with faculty, this position provides skilled musical accompaniment that enhances the rhythm, dynamics, and artistic quality of dance instruction. Through thoughtful collaboration and musical expertise, the accompanist helps create an engaging and inspiring classroom environment that supports student growth, creativity, and performance excellence.

In addition to contributing to instruction, this role serves as a valued resource in the care, maintenance, and selection of musical instruments used in the program. The position offers the opportunity to combine artistic talent with stewardship of program resources, ensuring instruments are properly maintained, stored, and available to support high-quality educational experiences. Individuals who are passionate about music, collaboration, and arts education will find meaningful opportunities to make a lasting impact on students and the university community.

• In collaboration with the course instructor, provides musical accompaniment that enhances and supports the rhythmic and qualitative characteristics of class material.
• Provides professional expertise on the maintenance and acquisition of instruments.
• Responsible for storage of all instruments used in class.
• May serve as an assistant accompanist or musician for departmental rehearsals, performances, guest instructors, and choreographers.
• Provides professional expertise on the maintenance and acquisition of instruments.
• Stores all instruments used in various classes as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Candidates must audition for the position and demonstrate the ability to provide musical accompaniment that supports and enhances the rhythmic and qualitative characteristics of class content.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Dance, Dance Education, Choreography, Performing Arts, or a closely related field.

• Previous experience accompanying Ballet, Modern, or World Dance classes.
• Knowledge of classical repertory.
• Knowledge of terminology used in technique classes.
• Skills in musical styles and instruments that support the specific dance class.
• Ability to provide musical accompaniment that supports and enhances the rhythmic and qualitative characteristics of class content.
• Ability to play a wide range of styles with an ability to improvise and provide musical accompaniment that supports and enhances the rhythmic and qualitative characteristics of class movement content.

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.