For the last 27 years, Christopher has worked extensively both nationally and internationally in the dance field as an accompanist for ballet and contemporary dance disciplines.
He has been a pianist for Northern Ballet Theatre under David Nixon and Slovenian National Ballet under Irek Mukhamedov. Christopher has accompanied classes and rehearsals for many companies in England including Birmingham Royal Ballet, English National Ballet and Matthew Bournes New Adventures.
He has a wealth of experience having played for many international guest artists from all over the world and is in high demand as an accompanist.
He has recorded 15 CD’s for ballet class titled ‘Modern Ballet Studio Melodies’ which are available to purchase globally.
Latest Album
Beautiful Ballet Class Music
The most anticipated ballet class album ‘Beautiful Ballet Class Music’ is now available and ready to download instantly to your…
Chris' Other Websites
Chris has several ventures in the world of ballet music apart from this website. Here's what Chris Hobson also has available. Click on the links to check them out!
Balletsheetmusic.co.uk
Visit this WebsiteBallet Sheet Music is a comprehensive digital library dedicated entirely to ballet pianists, offering instant access to beautifully prepared variations, pas de deux, class accompaniment, and full piano reductions.
Born out of the universal frustration of playing from battered, hard-to-read photocopies, the platform provides highly accurate, meticulously laid-out sheet music available for immediate PDF download. Whether you are accompanying a daily class, rehearsing a company, or performing live, Ballet Sheet Music eliminates the endless search for reliable arrangements, giving you a pristine, ever-growing repertoire that you can instantly print or pull up on your tablet.
Balletmusic.shop
Visit this WebsiteBallet Music Shop is the ultimate audio resource for dancers preparing for performances, auditions, or competitions, offering a vast library of professional ballet recordings available as instant MP3 and WAV downloads.
What sets this platform apart is its deep commitment to customization: dancers can purchase high-quality tracks directly, submit a video reference for exact tempo-matching, or even book a live video consultation with Chris to have a bespoke orchestral track tailored entirely to their individual phrasing and speed. Whether you need a standard female variation, a pas de deux, or a completely personalized rehearsal track, Ballet Music Shop provides pristine audio that perfectly supports your performance.
Balletpianopodcast.com
Visit this WebsiteBallet Piano Podcast lifts the lid on the specialized world of dance accompaniment, offering weekly episodes that dive deep into the intricacies of playing for ballet.
Hosted by Chris Hobson alongside fellow pianists Matt Gregory and Akiko Hobson, and seasoned ballet teacher David Yow, the show features lively roundtable discussions, on-the-spot questions, and in-depth interviews with industry leaders.
Striking a perfect balance between technical musical insight and entertaining banter, it serves as both an invaluable educational resource for teachers and musicians—detailing exactly how music links to every class exercise—and an engaging listen for amateur ballet enthusiasts wanting a peek behind the studio doors.
