Dance Instructor

City of De Pere; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of De Pere is seeking enthusiastic individuals to teach dance and pom classes for children. Instructors will work with youth aged 3 to 14, offering classes in various styles such as ballet, hip hop, and jazz. The roles require previous dance experience and a passion for working with children, as you will choreograph routines and perform at events.

Qualifications

• Energetic, enthusiastic, resourceful, and creative.
• At least 16 years of age, 18 preferred.
• Previous dance and/or pom experience.

Responsibilities

• Instruct classes for youth.
• Choreograph routines appropriate to each age group.
• Maintain appropriate safety measures for program participants.
• Communicate with parents and maintain good PR with staff and public.

Skills

Knowledge of dance terminology

Ability to perform dance skills

Choreography skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with children

Job description

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Positions available include Dance Instructor and Pom & Dance Instructor.

Dance Instructors teach beginner to intermediate/advanced dance classes to children ages 3 - 14. A variety of dance classes are offered, including tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary. Each dance class consists of two of the dance genres listed. Participants perform two routines at the season-ending recital.

Pom & Dance Instructors teach recreational pom and dance classes to children ages 5 and up. Skills taught include technique, turns, leaps, kicks, formations, transitions, and teamwork. Participants perform at a high school basketball game and at the season-ending recital.

Dance Schedule

Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30 - 8:00 pm (4 classes/night)

Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30 pm (2 classes/night)

Pom and Dance Schedule

Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:15 pm (1 class/night)

Thursdays 4:30 - 8:00 pm (4 classes/night)

The season runs from the end of September to the beginning of March (20 weeks).

Instructors may choose how many classes taught depending on availability.

Classes are held at De Pere High School, 1700 Chicago Street, and the De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant Street.

• Instruct classes for youth.
• Choreograph routines appropriate to each age group.
• Choose costumes and assist with preparations for recital performances.
• Communicate with parents and maintain good PR with staff and public.
• Identify and respond to participant behavior issues; document if necessary.
• Maintain appropriate safety measures for program participants.
• Applicant should have knowledge of dance and/or pom terminology and techniques.
• Possess the ability to perform dance and/or pom skills.
• Choreograph dance and/or pom routines and progressively teach a specified age group.
• Be energetic, enthusiastic, resourceful, and creative.
• Possess the ability to work well with children and communicate effectively.
• At least 16 years of age, 18 preferred.
• Previous dance and/or pom experience.
• Previous teaching experience and experience working with children a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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