Dance Instructor

Fred Astaire Dance Studios; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training

Career advancement

Travel opportunities

Performance opportunities

Job summary

Fred Astaire Dance Studios is hiring a dynamic Dance Instructor to lead private and group classes across the week, helping students achieve their personal dance goals and enjoy a fun, active studio environment.

You’ll engage with people of all ages, attend weekday evenings and weekend events with your students, and join a team that values coaching, accountability, and ongoing professional training. Salary is commensurate with experience, with opportunities to earn bonuses.

Qualifications

• Passion for dance and helping others.
• Excellent customer service and communication.
• Ability to engage students of all ages.
• Willingness to be coached and grow.

Responsibilities

• Lead private and group dance classes.
• Guide students toward personal goals.
• Attend weekday evenings and weekend events.
• Maintain high energy and professional studio presence.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Team player

Self-motivated

Positive attitude

Physical fitness

Diverse learners

Job description

We are growing! Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is excited to be adding to our team; we are currently hiring for the position of Dance Instructor.

Whether you have years of dance and/or dance instructor experience or none at all, you could have a successful future with us! If you love interacting with people, having fun, helping others, staying very active, and having control over your earnings, you will enjoy a career with Fred Astaire Dance Studios®!

As a high-energy, customer-focused Dance Instructor, you will conduct Private and Group Dance Classes throughout the week. Together with your Fred Astaire team, you’ll guide students as they achieve their personal dance goals – whether it’s a single event or a lifelong journey of dance. Through meeting and working closely with people from all demographics, you’ll experience the rare honor of enriching your students’ lives – all while attaining your own personal growth in the unique Fred Astaire environment.

In addition to regular studio hours throughout the week, we host fun events on weekday evenings and/or weekends, which you would attend along with your students.

Who we are:

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is the leader in ballroom dance instruction across the country and around the world. Founded by Mr. Fred Astaire in 1947 with one studio on Park Avenue in Manhattan, we have grew our franchise network to over 180 dance studio locations serving over 25,000 students!

Our Mission:

We are global family, proudly honoring the legacy of Mr. Fred Astaire, committed to pursuing excellence of life through dance.

Our Brand Promise:

Enriching lives – physically, mentally, emotionally & socially, through the positive, transforming power of dance

Successful Dance Instructors:

• Are self-motivated, enthusiastic and 100% passionate about dance.
• Have outstanding customer service skills.
• Understand what it takes to be successful and are willing to commit to the work.
• Hold themselves accountable.
• Are unselfish team players.
• Eagerly accept coaching and feedback for improvement.
• Have a positive attitude and optimistic outlook – cup is always half-full!
• Establish exceptional physical fitness/endurance levels to perform this role successfully.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with students of all ages and levels of ability.

As a Fred Astaire Certified Dance instructor, you can expect us to provide you:

• A high energy-fun filled work environment!
• A variety of activities to participate in and offer students such as group and private lessons, performances, parties and competitions.
• The best initial and ongoing professional dance training in the country.
• A robust and well-established dance curriculum and program to teach the students.
• Access to top-level national dance coaches to help further your dance skills.
• Expert training programs to develop both your dance and business skills.
• Professional advancement at all management levels including potential studio ownership!
• Opportunities to compete and earn championship titles and prize money in both Pro and Pro-Am categories.
• Beautiful venues to perform with other professionals and with your students.
• Travel opportunities.

Our compensation plan includes multiple components:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Multiple opportunities to earn bonuses.
• Competition winnings
• Benefits including: PTO/Vacation, Continuing Education, Health and Wellness Benefits