Dance Teaching Artist: NYC School & After-School Programs

Cora Dance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Notes in Motion/Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre in New York, NY seeks experienced Dance Teaching Artists for the 2026-27 school year. Teach in-school or after-school programs across NYC, with auditions and paid curriculum time. Rates start at $45/hour, including time for curriculum and professional development.

Qualified candidates should be available 1–5 days weekly and have a professional dance background with NYC public schools or similar settings. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 1-5 days per week available between 8am-3pm (in-school programs) and/or 2:30pm-6pm (after-school programs).
• Experience in a variety of dance forms such as Hip Hop, African, Latin, K-Pop, Step, Bollywood, Jazz, Modern, early childhood dance and more.
• Professional dance background and experience teaching in NYC public schools (or similar settings) with elementary, middle, and/or high school populations.
• Choreographic experience in a variety of settings for youth.
• Spanish, Mandarin, and Arabic speakers a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead in-school or after-school dance programs in public schools throughout NYC.
• Auditions and prep involved; teach substantive technical dance skills and movement vocabulary.
• Nurture creative expression while managing pacing/flow and scaffolding skill building.

Skills

Hip Hop

African Dance

Latin Dance

K-Pop

Step

Bollywood

Jazz

Modern

Early childhood dance

Job description

Notes in Motion/Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre in New York, NY seeks experienced Dance Teaching Artists for the 2026-27 school year. Teach in-school or after-school programs across NYC, with auditions and paid curriculum time. Rates start at $45/hour, including time for curriculum and professional development.

Qualified candidates should be available 1–5 days weekly and have a professional dance background with NYC public schools or similar settings. Bilingual skills are a plus.