Dance Coach

Peterson Ventures; United States; On-site; USD 27,900 - 66,960; Full time

Job summary

Leland is seeking an experienced dance coach to train dancers for technique, choreography, and conditioning. You will guide audition preparation and performance readiness, helping dancers grow confidence and stage presence through structured coaching and feedback.

Coaches set their own hours, host virtual sessions, and partner with the team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every dancer.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching dancers at high levels or competitions.
• Ability to assess technique and provide actionable feedback.
• Ability to design progressive training plans and performance prep.

Responsibilities

• Teach technique training, choreography, flexibility and conditioning.
• Prepare dancers for auditions, performances, and competitions.
• Guide dancers in audition prep and performance strategy; help develop stage presence.

Skills

Dance coaching

Competition judging

Structured coaching

Job description

Overview

Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure. Since our founding in 2021, we've helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we've built a product that takes that seriously.

Role

We''re seeking an experienced dance coach to work with dancers looking to sharpen their technique and prepare for auditions, performances, and competitions. This role includes teaching technique training, choreography, and flexibility and conditioning, as well as guiding dancers through audition prep and performance preparation. Coaches also help dancers build stage presence and develop competition strategy to perform at their best when it matters most. Ideal candidates have professional or competitive dance experience, prior experience judging dance competitions, and a clear, structured approach to helping dancers grow both their technique and their confidence. Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every dancer.

Why Leland?

• The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams
• Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact
• Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment
• We hire people who want to make a great company

Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.