Performing Arts Professional

About the role

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is seeking a Dance Instructor to join their team of professional instructors. The role involves teaching private and group dance classes, helping students achieve personal dance goals, and participating in studio events and competitions. The studio emphasizes a high‑energy, fun environment and offers opportunities for personal enrichment through dance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct private and group dance classes throughout the week.
• Help students reach their personal dance goals through various pathways, from single events to lifelong dance growth.
• Meet and work closely with people of all ages and backgrounds, providing a welcoming, non‑judgmental, and fun atmosphere.
• Attend studio events that occur on weekday evenings and weekends alongside students.
• Maintain high energy and customer‑focused instruction while promoting the studio’s mission of enriching lives through dance.

Requirements

• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and 100% passionate about dance.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Understand what it takes to be successful and willing to commit to the work.
• Hold oneself accountable.
• Unselfish team player.
• Eagerly accept coaching and feedback for improvement.
• Positive outlook – cup is always half full.
• Establish exceptional physical fitness/endurance levels to perform the role successfully.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with students of all ages.

Benefits

• High‑energy, fun‑filled work environment.
• Variety of activities to participate in and offer students, including group and private lessons, performances, parties, and competitions.
• Best initial and ongoing professional dance training in the country.
• Robust, well‑established dance curriculum and program.
• Access to top‑level national dance coaches to further dance skills.
• Expert training programs to develop both dance and business skills.
• Professional advancement at all management levels, including studio ownership.
• Opportunities to compete and earn championship titles and prize money in Pro and Pro‑Am categories.
• Beautiful venues to perform with other professionals and with students.
• Travel opportunities.
• After one year of employment: PTO/Vacation, Health and Wellness Benefits, Continuous Education, Relocation Expenses (if applicable).

Schedule

Regular studio hours are maintained throughout the week, with additional events held on some weekday evenings and weekends that instructors are expected to attend with their students.