Dance Instructor

About Us

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is the leader in ballroom dance instruction across the country and around the world. Founded in 1947 with one studio on Park Avenue in Manhattan, we have grown our franchise network to 180 dance studio locations serving over 25,000 students. We enrich lives—physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially—through the positive, transforming power of dance. Our welcoming, non-judgmental, and fun atmosphere fosters a sense of community where everyone can start their dance journey.

We offer group and private lessons, choreograph wedding dances, host local parties, and organize an average of 35 branded national, inter-regional, and regional dance competitions annually. Our studios provide opportunities to perform in beautiful venues and compete in various categories.

About the Role

As a high-energy, customer-focused instructor, you will conduct private and group dance classes throughout the week. You and your Fred Astaire team will help students reach their personal dance goals, whether for a single event or a lifelong journey of dance growth. This role offers the unique honor of enhancing people's lives daily while working closely with individuals from all walks of life.

Studio hours are maintained regularly, but you will also attend events on weekday evenings and weekends with your students.

Requirements

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and 100% passionate about dance
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Understand what it takes to be successful and are willing to commit to the work
• Hold themselves accountable and are unselfish team players
• Eagerly accept coaching and feedback for improvement
• Positive outlook—cup is always half full
• Exceptional physical fitness and endurance levels
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with students of all ages

Benefits

• A high-energy, fun-filled work environment
• A variety of activities to participate in and offer students, such as group and private lessons, performances, parties, and competitions
• The best initial and ongoing professional dance training in the country
• A robust and well-established dance curriculum and program to teach students
• Access to top-level national dance coaches to further your dance skills
• Expert training programs to develop both your dance and business skills
• Professional advancement at all management levels, including studio ownership
• Opportunities to compete and earn championship titles and prize money in both Pro and Pro-Am categories
• Beautiful venues to perform with another professional and with your students
• Travel opportunities
• PTO/Vacation, Continuing Education, and Health and Wellness Benefits

Pay

Our compensation plan includes multiple components:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Multiple opportunities to earn bonuses
• Competition winnings