Dance Teacher (Freelance)

People Dancing; London; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

People Dancing seeks a freelance Dance Teacher to deliver dance sessions as part of the Dance Moves outreach programme across schools in London. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational dance settings and be enthusiastic about teaching. Responsibilities include delivering sessions, preparing plans, and collaborating with schools. Training will be provided for those unfamiliar with the Language of Dance approach.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering dance in educational settings is essential.
• Knowledge of the Language of Dance approach preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality dance sessions aligning with the Language of Dance ethos.
• Integrate concepts and prepare session plans, recording attendance.
• Liaise with school staff for performances tailored to student needs.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal abilities

Education

Training through recognised dance organisation or university

Job description

Salary: £35 per session including planning & evaluation

Deadline: 04 July 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable freelance Dance Teacher to deliver dance sessions as part of our Dance Moves outreach programme.

About the Role:

The programme places professional dance artists into schools to offer accessible, creative dance sessions. Placements will depend on the schools that sign up and may expand as the programme develops.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience delivering dance in educational settings and ideally have some knowledge of the Language of Dance approach. Desirable for the role would be experience in notation, Choreological studies or a similar field of work.

If unfamiliar with the Language of Dance approach, we will provide training, resources, and class plans depending on experience.

Based in: Various locations based in London & surrounding areas. We have schools ready to go in SE London.

• Contract Type: Freelance, sessional contract
• Fee: £35 per session including planning & evaluation
• Hours: 1-3 hours a week
• Start Date: To be liaised with the School / September onwards.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality dance sessions in line with the ethos and principles of the Language of Dance Trust
• Must integrate LOD concepts and framework into teaching sessions
• Prepare and submit session plans; record attendance and session feedback
• Complete and submit Risk Assessments for any new venues or spaces
• Liaise with school staff to deliver end-of-year performances/sharings tailored to the school/students’ needs.

Person Specification:

• A motivated individual with strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Confidence in engaging with new people and building professional relationships
• Relevant training through a recognised dance organisation and/or dance university or qualification
• Able to take responsibility for own work and manage time effectively
• Reliable in meeting session delivery deadlines and administrative requirements.

Role Specification:

Freelance contract for a fixed number of sessions, to be confirmed with the Language of Dance Trust and participating schools. Expected delivery: a minimum of one set morning or one set afternoon per week, with potential to increase depending on programme growth and school demand.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to Liliana Della Valle at [e-mail]. Your covering letter should include examples of how your experience in dance teaching and understanding of the LOD framework align with the job description and person specification.

LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street
Leicester, LE1 1RE

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