Call for Dance Instructor (Hip-Hop, Freestyle) Applications for NUS d'Hoppers

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Yearly contract

Job summary

National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking a part-time hip-hop dance instructor for NUS d’Hoppers based at Kent Ridge Campus. The role focuses on teaching Hip-Hop and Freestyle, developing technique, and preparing students for performances.

The instructor will work within CFA under the Office of Student Affairs to deliver structured classes and progressive training. Ideal candidates have extensive teaching experience, active involvement in the dance scene, and a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience teaching and leading in Hip-Hop and Freestyle.
• Current or recent teaching experience in Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs).
• Active engagement in the local and/or international dance scene as a performer and instructor.
• Good character and professional standing, with a demonstrated commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
• Recognised academic qualifications in the art form and pedagogy is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured instruction in Hip-Hop and Freestyle techniques, musicality and performance skills.
• Conduct regular training sessions calibrated to the group’s learning needs and skill level.
• Prepare the group for key performances and events, guiding members in translating ideas into live performances.
• Foster an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creative exploration.
• Collaborate with CFA leadership to develop instructional programmes aligned with the AFA framework.

Skills

Hip-Hop instruction

Freestyle coaching

Teaching experience

IHL teaching

Safeguarding & welfare

Art pedagogy qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Call for Dance Instructor (Hip-Hop, Freestyle) Applications for NUS d'Hoppers

University-Level Unit: Office of Student Affairs

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Centre for the Arts

Employee Category: Part-Time Teachers

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 22/06/2026

Job Description

NUS d’Hoppers is looking for an accomplished and motivated Hip-Hop dance instructor who is based in Singapore to join our team. The instructor will be responsible for teaching the group, and advancing their techniques and proficiency in both Hip-Hop and Freestyle.

NUS d’Hoppers is one of 33 NUS Arts Groups under the NUS Centre for the Arts (CFA), a unit of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA). CFA’s work is guided by the NUS Arts for All (AFA) framework, through which the arts serve as a vehicle for the development of every NUS student — building artistic skill alongside the leadership, collaboration and critical-thinking capacities that students carry into the wider university and beyond. Under AFA, CFA supports interdisciplinary and broad participation in the arts and a continuum of learning opportunities for students at every stage of artistic exploration and growth.

About NUS D’Hoppers

Founded in 2006, NUS d’Hoppers is a Hip-Hop dance crew at the National University of Singapore that brings together students and alumni united by a passion for movement and community. Guided by the motto “Strength from Unity,” the crew develops dancers through weekly training, performances, and Freestyle exploration.

NUS d’Hoppers also engages the wider NUS community through semester courses, open classes, its biennial production Ascen(dance), and public dance battles, continuing to celebrate and share the spirit of Hip-Hop across generations.

Key Responsibilities

Artistic Instruction & Training

• Provide structured instruction in Hip-Hop and Freestyle dance techniques, musicality, and performance skills, rooted in an in-depth knowledge of the genre’s culture and context.
• Conduct regular training sessions calibrated to the group’s learning needs and skill level.
• Prepare the group for key performances and events, guiding members in translating creative ideas into compelling live performance.

Holistic Development & Programme Alignment

• Equip students with contextual knowledge of the art form (its origins, societal role and evolution) so they can think critically about their praxis and place within Singapore’s wider arts ecosystem.
• Work with CFA leadership to develop a structured instructional and capacity-building programme aligned with the AFA framework.
• Collaborate with NUS faculties on instructional and academic dimensions of the art form.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment that encourages student collaboration and creative exploration.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience teaching and leading in Hip-Hop and Freestyle, across settings such as studios, professional companies or collectives.
• Current or recent teaching experience in Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs).
• Active engagement in the local and/or international dance scene as a performer and instructor.
• Good character and professional standing, with a demonstrated commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
• Recognised academic qualifications in the art form and pedagogy is an advantage.

Additional Information

• This is a part-time, yearly contracted position with flexible hours based on the group’s schedule and events.
• Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of Student Affairs

Department : Centre for the Arts