Dance Instructor

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 in many different ways—from a single event to a lifelong journey of dance growth. You will have the unique honor to enhance people's lives every day by meeting and working closely with people from all walks of life, providing personal enrichment you could never experience in any other environment.

We maintain regular studio hours throughout the week; however, we host many events on some weekday evenings and some weekends as well, which you will need and want to attend with your students.

About Us

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® enriches lives—physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially—through the positive, transforming power of dance. As the leader in ballroom dance instruction across the country and around the world, we operate 180 franchise locations serving over 25,000 students. Founded in 1947, we honor the legacy of Mr. Fred Astaire and are committed to pursuing excellence in life through dance. Our welcoming, non-judgmental, and fun atmosphere fosters a sense of community for everyone, regardless of experience or ability.

We offer group and private lessons, choreograph wedding dances, host local parties, and provide performance opportunities in beautiful venues. Additionally, we host an average of 35 branded National, Inter-Regional, and Regional Dance Competitions annually, giving students and professionals opportunities to compete in various categories.

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—the cup is always half full
• Exceptional physical fitness and endurance levels to perform this role successfully
• 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 help 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
• Benefits including 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