Freelance Dance Director - Junior Troupe (Jazz/Lyrical)

Loreto College Coorparoo; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freelance/casual role

Negotiable hourly rate

Job summary

Loreto College Coorparoo invites a passionate Dance Instructor to lead our Junior Dance Troupe (Yr 6–9). This is a freelance, casual role with a negotiable hourly rate, commencing January 2027. You will choreograph, teach, and prepare students for competitions and performances.

You should bring a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching (or equivalent), experience with children, and leadership of a dance troupe. A Working With Children Check and ABN to invoice are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant Certificate IV in Dance Teaching (or formal dance qualifications) and / or previous experience in a similar type of role.
• ABN or ability to invoice for services
• Demonstrated experience teaching dance to children of different ages and abilities
• Experience in Dance Troup direction and leadership
• Strong background in jazz, lyrical, and contemporary styles
• Ability to select appropriate pieces of music for performances
• Current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Choreograph and provide instruction for routines for the Junior Dance Troupe (Yr 6 – Yr 9).
• Prepare students for competitions, eisteddfods, and school performances.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback during lessons.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and disciplined learning environment.
• Attendance and participation in dance recitals, showcases, and community events, where required.

Skills

Choreography

Dance instruction

Youth coaching

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Certificate IV in Dance Teaching

Job description

Loreto College Coorparoo invites a passionate Dance Instructor to lead our Junior Dance Troupe (Yr 6–9). This is a freelance, casual role with a negotiable hourly rate, commencing January 2027. You will choreograph, teach, and prepare students for competitions and performances.

You should bring a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching (or equivalent), experience with children, and leadership of a dance troupe. A Working With Children Check and ABN to invoice are required.