Dance Teacher (Bharatanatyam / Kathak)

Akshara International School Pune; Pune District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Akshara International School Pune invites a passionate Dance Teacher to guide students in Bharatanatyam and/or Kathak. You will teach across multiple grade levels, fostering discipline, confidence and a love for India’s classical arts.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Dance and formal training in Bharatanatyam or Kathak, with at least two years of teaching experience and the ability to choreograph school performances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dance or Performing Arts from a recognized institution.
• Formal training/certification in Bharatanatyam and/or Kathak from a reputed institution is mandatory.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in a reputed school, dance academy, or cultural institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach Bharatanatyam and/or Kathak across multiple grade levels.
• Choreograph performances for school functions, competitions, and cultural events.
• Nurture discipline, confidence, and appreciation for India’s rich cultural heritage.
• Integrate theory, storytelling, and cultural context into dance instruction.

Skills

Bharatanatyam

Kathak

Choreography

Classroom management

Communication

Cultural context

Stage presentation

Inter-school training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dance/Performing Arts

Formal Bharatanatyam/Kathak training

Job description

We are seeking a talented and passionate Dance Teacher specializing in Bharatanatyam and/or Kathak to join our school community. The ideal candidate will be responsible for teaching classical Indian dance forms to students across various grade levels, nurturing artistic expression, discipline, confidence, and appreciation for India’s rich cultural heritage.

Education / Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Performing Arts, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Formal training/certification in Bharatanatyam and/or Kathak from a reputed institution is mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant teaching experience in a reputed school, dance academy, or cultural institution.
• Experience in choreographing performances for school functions, competitions, and cultural events.

Additional Qualification

• Recognized certifications or diplomas in Bharatanatyam and/or Kathak.
• Strong understanding of dance theory, rhythm (taal), expressions (abhinaya), and stage presentation.
• Ability to train students for inter‑school competitions and annual performances.

Skills

• Expertise in Bharatanatyam and/or Kathak techniques, repertoire, and performance styles.
• Ability to teach students of varying age groups and skill levels.
• Strong choreography and performance planning skills.
• Excellent classroom management and student motivation techniques.
• Ability to integrate theory, storytelling, and cultural context into dance instruction.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Passion for preserving and promoting Indian classical arts.