Dance Instructor & Choreographer Positions Available

Dance Teacher Finder LLC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive teaching environment

Supportive team

Opportunities for artistic impact

Job summary

A dance education organization based in Syracuse, NY, is seeking passionate Dance Instructors and Choreographers for the 2025-2026 season. Ideal candidates should possess expertise in various dance styles including ballet, jazz, and hip hop. Responsibilities include teaching technique, fostering a positive environment, and creating engaging routines. A strong communicator and team player qualities are essential. This role offers an opportunity to influence students' artistic growth in a supportive and professional setting.

Qualifications

• Passionate about dance education.
• Organized and reliable with teaching style.
• Excellent communicator and a team player.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Passion for dance education.

Responsibilities

• Teach technique and choreography appropriate to the style and level.
• Create age-appropriate engaging routines.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.
• Follow studio curriculum and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Prepare for classes with thoughtful planning and professionalism.
• Encourage growth, confidence, and artistic development in every dancer.

Skills

Dance education

Choreography

Classroom management

Communication

Student mentorship

Education

Pre-professional training experience

Job description

Ballet & Dance of Upstate NY is Growing!
We’re looking for passionate and experienced Dance Instructors/Choreographers to join our team for the 2025–2026 season and beyond!

We are hiring teachers in all styles and levels of dance, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, and acro. We are especially seeking a ballet instructor with pre-professional training experience to work with our dedicated students ages 18 months and up.

Our programs begin with a Mommy & Me class for dancers as young as 18 months and extend through pre-professional training for advanced students preparing for professional careers.

What We Offer

• A positive and professional teaching environment
• A supportive team with strong leadership and mentorship
• An opportunity to impact students both artistically and personally

Ballet & Dance of Upstate NY has become one of Upstate New York’s most prominent and premier schools for ballet and dance training. Offering the highest quality of instruction in Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, and Tap, Kathleen Rathbun’s Artistic Staff provides students with the tools to pursue professional dance careers. Rathbun’s unique teaching style emphasizes technique, discipline, detail, and musicality while motivating students to discover and develop their own artistic voices. Whether or not students choose to pursue dance professionally, the skills gained through this training prepare them for success in all areas of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach technique and choreography appropriate to the style and level
• Create age-appropriate, engaging routines
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment
• Follow studio curriculum and contribute to a collaborative team culture
• Prepare for classes with thoughtful planning and professionalism
• Encourage growth, confidence, and artistic development in every dancer

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Organized and reliable
• Energetic and positive
• Respectful and professional
• Excellent communicator
• Passionate about dance education
• A team player who uplifts others

-Work Location: In person – Syracuse, NY

Ready to inspire and be inspired?
Submit your resume and/or cover letter highlighting your experience and why you’d love to join the Ballet & Dance of Upstate NY family!