Ballet Instructor

Centennial State Ballet; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Centennial State Ballet in Longmont, CO is seeking a passionate Ballet Instructor to join our faculty on a part-time basis. The role involves teaching ballet to students across varied technique levels and ages, from 3 to 99, with reinforcement of proper technique and artistry.

Ideal candidates have minimum 3 years of ballet teaching experience and professional performance or choreography background, with strong communication and classroom management skills and a love for working with kids.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in ballet.
• Professional performance or choreography experience required.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Must enjoy working with kids.

Responsibilities

• Teach ballet classes to students.
• Foster a supportive and inspiring learning environment.
• Collaborate with other teachers, who often sub for one another.
• Must enjoy working with kids.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Enjoy working with kids

Job description

Company Description: Centennial State Ballet is a distinguished nonprofit ballet institution based in Longmont, Colorado, dedicated to excellence in the performing arts and high-quality dance education. The organization fosters an inclusive, supportive environment, including a strongly affirming LGBTQIA+ community. Each season features productions, including the Sugar Plum Tea Party, The Nutcracker, and a rotating spring Gala Performance. All performances feature live music, offering dancers rich artistic and professional growth opportunities.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Ballet Instructor to join our faculty.

The ideal candidate would have a strong background in ballet with professional performance and/or teaching experience. There are multiple openings to teach varied technique levels (Beginning to Advanced) and age levels (3-99)

Responsibilities

• Teach ballet classes to students
• Foster a supportive and inspiring learning environment
• Collaborate with other teachers, who often sub for one another.
• Must enjoy working with kids

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in ballet
• Professional performance or choreography experience required
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Must enjoy working with kids

Experience

• Ballet teaching : 3 years (Required)
• Dance: 3 years (Required)

Schedule: Part-time

Location: Downtown Longmont CO

Start Date: July 2026

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1.0 – 10.0 per week