Dance Teachers — All Styles

Dance Teacher Finder LLC; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 61,992,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit dance education hub in the East Bay is looking for passionate Dance Teachers to lead classes for students ages 4–18 across various styles, including ballet and hip hop. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience and effective communication skills. Teachers will create engaging lesson plans and contribute to a positive studio environment. Opportunities begin January 2026, with classes held on weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of dance teaching experience, preferably in competition or team settings.
• Strong understanding of age-appropriate development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and mentor dancers of all levels.
• Reliable, organized, and committed to Liminal’s mission of empowering dancers through education and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Teach dance classes and rehearsals with professionalism.
• Develop engaging lessons for students ages 4–18.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and team members.
• Monitor student progress and offer constructive, growth-oriented feedback.
• Choreograph for performances and competitions (as applicable).
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to Liminal’s collaborative studio culture.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Motivation and inspiration

Choreography

Motivation

Job description

Liminal Dance Labs, a professional training and performance hub in the East Bay, is seeking passionate and skilled Dance Teachers to join our growing faculty. We’re currently hiring instructors across multiple styles, including ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, tap, pom/game day, and high school dance-team prep (and more), to teach dancers ages 4–18.

Liminal’s programs blend technical precision with creative exploration, serving dancers who want to train competitively and non-competitively. Our mission is to cultivate artistry, confidence, and resilience through movement education that honors both discipline and individuality. Our programs are holistic, encompassing both mind and body, and rooted in somatic principles.

Weekday and weekend teaching opportunities are available beginning January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes and rehearsals with professionalism, positivity, and energy
• Provide a safe, inclusive, and motivating environment for all students
• Develop engaging lessons that balance technique, artistry, and conditioning
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and team members
• Monitor student progress and offer constructive, growth-oriented feedback
• Choreograph for performances and competitions (as applicable)
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to Liminal’s collaborative studio culture

Requirements

• 2+ years of teaching experience (competition or team experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of training progression and age-appropriate development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and mentor dancers of all levels
• Reliable, organized, and committed to Liminal’s mission of empowering dancers through education and creativity

About Liminal Dance Labs

Based in Lafayette and Orinda, Liminal Dance Labs is a nonprofit, mission-driven training hub and performance company that merges somatic awareness, artistic innovation, and community connection. We’re dedicated to developing the whole dancer — body, mind, and spirit — through cutting-edge labs, workshops, and competitive programs.

How to Apply

Please email your resume, teaching background, and a short statement about your dance-education philosophy to: [e-mail]

Visit www.liminaldancelabs.org to learn more about our programs and mission.