Ballet Instructor - Upper Level & Pointe | Sundays & Mondays

elitedanceacademy; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Elite Dance Academy in Broomfield, Colorado is hiring an experienced Ballet Instructor to teach upper-level ballet, pre-pointe and pointe on Sundays and Mondays. The role focuses on strong technique, artistry, and progressions, while fostering confidence in middle and high school dancers.

Ideal candidates combine technical prowess with warmth, high expectations, and the ability to connect with teens. Opportunities for additional classes, productions, and substitutes exist throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Strong ballet training and teaching experience.
• Experience teaching intermediate and/or advanced dancers.
• Knowledge of pre-pointe and pointe training and safe progression.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper-level ballet, pre-pointe, and pointe with focus on technique, strength, artistry, and safe progression.
• Create engaging, well-structured classes.
• Build relationships with middle and high school dancers.
• Foster a positive classroom culture with high standards.
• Prepare dancers for performances, evaluations, and studio events.
• Collaborate with fellow faculty to provide consistent training.

Skills

Strong ballet training

Teaching experience

Intermediate/advanced dancers

Pre-pointe and pointe training

Teen engagement

Classroom management

Communication skills

Professional & collaborative

Developing dancers and people

Job description

Ballet Instructor – Upper Level & Pointe | Sundays & Mondays

Elite Dance Academy | Broomfield, Colorado

Elite Dance Academy is hiring an experienced Ballet Instructor to join our faculty now, with immediate teaching opportunities available on Sundays and Mondays.

We are specifically looking for an instructor who loves working with middle and high school dancers and is confident teaching upper-level ballet, pre-pointe, and pointe.

At Elite, we believe exceptional ballet training should develop more than beautiful technique. Our mission is to educate and inspire children through our passion for dance to be confident, happy, and strong.

The Opportunity

You'll step into an established dance program with dancers who are ready to learn, grow, and be challenged.

Our ideal teacher combines strong technical knowledge with warmth, high expectations, and the ability to genuinely connect with young dancers.

Current openings include Sunday and Monday classes, with opportunities for additional teaching, productions, and substitute classes throughout the season.

What You'll Do

• Teach upper-level ballet, pre-pointe, and pointe with a focus on technique, strength, artistry, and safe progression
• Create challenging, engaging, and well-structured classes
• Build meaningful relationships with middle and high school dancers
• Foster a positive classroom culture where dancers feel supported while being held to high standards
• Prepare dancers for performances, evaluations, and studio events
• Collaborate with fellow faculty members to provide consistent, exceptional training

What We're Looking For

• Strong ballet training and teaching experience
• Experience teaching intermediate and/or advanced dancers
• Knowledge of pre-pointe and pointe training and safe progression
• Ability to connect with teenagers while maintaining high expectations
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Dependable, prepared, professional, and collaborative
• A genuine passion for developing both strong dancers and strong young people

Why Elite?

Elite Dance Academy has served families in Broomfield, Colorado for more than 20 years. Our teachers are more than instructors. They are mentors, leaders, and an important part of our dancers' lives.

We value teachers who believe in excellent training and meaningful relationships, who bring both discipline and joy into the classroom, and who want to be part of a collaborative faculty.

We are interviewing now and would love to meet you.