Dance Consultant & Specialist

Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Performance bonuses

Paid time off

Healthcare stipend

Comprehensive paid training

Job summary

Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Inc in Kansas City, MO seeks a motivated Dance Consultant for a long-term career track. You will guide adult students through their dance journey, advise on classes and programs, and actively drive enrollment and retention with exceptional service.

No prior dance instruction experience is required; we provide 100% paid training to master both our consulting framework and our foundational dance curriculum.

Qualifications

• Fostering client relationships and guiding adults through dance journeys.
• On-the-job training provided in consulting framework and curriculum.
• Ability to thrive in a client-facing enrollment role during afternoon/evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Guide adult students through their dance journey and program selection.
• Drive student enrollment and retention through consultative selling.
• Provide exceptional customer service and studio welcome experience.
• Represent the studio with professionalism and integrity.

Skills

Customer service

Enrollment sales

Communication skills

Consultative selling

Job description

Location: Kansas City, MO

Studio Hours: 1:15 PM – 10:00 PM (Catering to our adult professional clientele)

Position Type: Full-Time Career Track

About Us

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is a global network with a rich legacy of excellence in dance education, where we make a positive impact on people’s lives daily. We are actively expanding our brand footprint right here in Kansas City and are seeking motivated, dynamic professionals for a long-term career. We pride ourselves on creating an exciting, high-energy environment, and we are looking for a dedicated team member eager to grow with our business and help us expand.

Job Summary

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is seeking a motivated and dynamic Dance Consultant to join our team. This is not a position for a casual instructor who simply comes in to teach a class and leave; this is a comprehensive, active career path.

As a Dance Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in managing the client lifecycle. You will act as an advisor and strategist, guiding prospective adult students through their dance journey and helping them select the best classes, programs, and long-term paths to meet their personal goals. You will be the friendly face and knowledgeable guide welcoming guests to our studio, providing exceptional customer service, and directly driving student enrollment and retention.

No prior dance instruction experience is required. We provide 100% of the comprehensive paid training needed to master both our consulting framework and our foundational dance curriculum.

• Career-Minded Professionals: Individuals looking for a long-term professional home with an ambition to grow into leadership and advanced coaching roles.
• Consultative Mindset: High-energy, articulate individuals who can build trust with adult professionals, handle face-to-face enrollment, and project confidence.
• Schedule Alignment: Ability to thrive during our standard afternoon/evening operating hours (1:15 PM – 10:00 PM), matching our clients' schedules.
• Reliability & Integrity: A dependable team player dedicated to maintaining high professional boundaries and standards.

Benefits, Compensation & Perks

• Travel Opportunities: Exciting opportunities to travel for regional and national Fred Astaire dance competitions, showcases, and professional training seminars.
• Performance Bonuses: Competitive bonus structures that directly reward your success in student enrollment, retention, and studio growth.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Days: Generous paid time off and dedicated sick leave to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Healthcare Support: Monthly healthcare stipend to assist with medical premium costs.
• Comprehensive Paid Training: Continuous, elite training provided on studio business operations, consultative sales, and dance education.