Dance Teacher

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 mission is to welcome everyone interested in starting their dance journey because we believe that dance is for everybody and every BODY.

Students stay with Fred Astaire Dance Studios® because of the atmosphere of kindness, warmth, and care at every location. From the first step inside our studio, they experience energy and a sense of "FADS community" that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and fun. We offer group and private lessons, choreograph wedding dances, host local parties for practice and camaraderie, and organize an average of 35 branded national, inter-regional, and regional dance competitions annually.

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—from a single event to a lifelong journey of dance growth. This role offers the unique honor of enhancing people's lives every day while working closely with people from all walks of life, providing personal enrichment unlike any other environment.

We maintain regular studio hours throughout the week but also host events on some weekday evenings and weekends, which you will need and want to attend 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
• 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