Afro Dance Instructor: West African/Caribbean Afrobeats (PT)

Dance; New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

New Beginnings Center for the Performing Arts in New Rochelle, NY, is seeking an experienced Afro Dance Instructor specializing in West African, Caribbean, and Afrobeats styles to lead our Afro Dance program for teens and adults.

The role involves teaching energetic, culturally grounded classes, sharing the history and rhythm behind each style, and choreographing pieces for recitals and community performances. A passion for dance education and community engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong training and teaching experience in West African, Caribbean, and/or Afrobeats dance.
• Experience teaching teens and/or adults.
• Performance and choreography experience preferred.
• Knowledge of traditional rhythms and drumming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach energetic, culturally grounded classes in West African, Caribbean, and Afrobeats dance.
• Share the history, rhythm, and cultural context behind each style.
• Choreograph pieces for recitals, showcases, and community performances.
• Work with live or recorded drumming and music as appropriate.
• Create a joyful, respectful, and high-energy class environment.

Skills

Teaching experience West African/Carib

Teen/adult instruction

Choreography

Rhythm and drumming knowledge

Job description

New Beginnings Center for the Performing Arts in New Rochelle, NY, is seeking an experienced Afro Dance Instructor specializing in West African, Caribbean, and Afrobeats styles to lead our Afro Dance program for teens and adults.

The role involves teaching energetic, culturally grounded classes, sharing the history and rhythm behind each style, and choreographing pieces for recitals and community performances. A passion for dance education and community engagement is essential.