Western Dance Teacher

Bloomingdale group; Krishna; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomingdale International School is seeking a full-time Western Dance Teacher to deliver engaging classes for diverse age groups in Vijayawada. The role requires formal Western dance training, a degree in dance, and prior teaching experience with children, including choreographing school performances.

The ideal candidate will foster creativity, discipline, and teamwork while maintaining safe practice and constructive feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dance or related field.
• Formal training in Western dance styles.
• Proven experience teaching dance to children.
• Strong choreography and performance skills.
• Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
• Excellent classroom management and student engagement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, energetic, patient, and student-focused approach.
• IB school experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Western Dance classes for students of varying ages.
• Teach fundamentals of movement, rhythm, and flexibility.
• Introduce styles such as Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet.
• Break down complex steps into learnable parts.
• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Choreograph routines for school events and performances.
• Encourage creativity, teamwork, and self-expression.
• Identify students with strong potential in dance.
• Conduct rehearsals and prepare students for stage performances.
• Ensure safe warm-ups and movement practices.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers for events and co-curricular activities.
• Participate in professional development and school-wide programs.

Skills

Dance instruction

Choreography

Student engagement

Classroom management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master in Dance

Formal Western dance training

IB teaching exposure

Job description

Western Dance Teacher | Dance Instructor

Employment Type: Full-time | In-person

Experience: 2+ years preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Western Dance classes for students across different age groups.
• Teach fundamental dance techniques, movements, coordination, rhythm, flexibility, and performance skills.
• Introduce students to different Western dance styles such as Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet, and other relevant styles.
• Break down complex dance movements and choreography into simple, easy-to-learn steps.
• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans and structured dance activities.
• Choreograph dance routines for school events, celebrations, competitions, assemblies, and cultural programmes.
• Encourage creativity, confidence, discipline, teamwork, and self-expression through dance.
• Identify and nurture students with strong interest and potential in dance.
• Conduct rehearsals and prepare students for stage performances.
• Ensure appropriate warm-up, stretching, movement, and safety practices during classes.
• Monitor student participation and progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and coordinators for school events and interdisciplinary activities.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to the wider co-curricular programme.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dance, Dance Education, Performing Arts, or a related field.
• Formal training in one or more Western dance styles.
• Strong proficiency in Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet, or related dance forms.
• Proven experience in teaching dance to children or young learners.
• Strong choreography and performance skills.
• Ability to create engaging and age-appropriate dance lessons.
• Excellent classroom management and student engagement skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, energetic, patient, and student-focused approach.

IB Experience & Curriculum

At least 2 years of teaching experience within an IB school/programme is preferred.

Candidates with experience in CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge, IGCSE, iCBSE, or other recognized school curricula may also be considered based on their dance expertise and teaching experience.

IB Category 1 workshop completion within the last 2 years is preferred and will be an added advantage.

Why Join Bloomingdale International School?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic school environment.
• Opportunity to develop students' artistic and creative abilities.
• Supportive and collaborative work culture.
• Opportunity to choreograph and coordinate school performances.
• Scope to contribute to the school's performing arts and co-curricular programmes.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Open to Relocation

Candidates currently outside Vijayawada who are willing to relocate to Vijayawada are encouraged to apply.

Join Bloomingdale International School and inspire students to discover confidence, creativity, discipline, and self-expression through Western Dance.