Salsa & Bachata Dance Coach — Lead Classes & Workshops

Salsa University; South Salt Lake (UT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Bonus opportunities

Teaching pathway

Job summary

DF Dance Studio in South Salt Lake, UT seeks a Salsa/Bachata instructor to lead beginner to intermediate group classes and occasional workshops. The role emphasizes timing, connection, and social etiquette within its Latin program. A minimum of 2 years teaching and social experience is required; no partner is needed.

Most classes run from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with emphasis on safe, developmentally appropriate coaching and clear feedback to help students progress.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of consistent prior teaching and social experience are required for the Salsa/Bachata instructor role.
• Strong musicality, reliable attendance, and comfort communicating with adult beginners are part of the stated skill set.
• The role does not require a partner.
• A clear explanation style and concise feedback help students work on timing, connection, and social etiquette without losing the practical rhythm of a group class.
• A dance class needs safe, developmentally appropriate teaching practices before advanced training; NDEO dance education standards describe that progression across dance settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginner to intermediate group classes.
• Lead occasional workshops.
• Explain timing, connection, and social etiquette.
• Co-teach and give concise feedback.
• Maintain a clear, encouraging coaching style.

Skills

Teaching experience

Musicality

Communication

Job description

DF Dance Studio in South Salt Lake, UT seeks a Salsa/Bachata instructor to lead beginner to intermediate group classes and occasional workshops. The role emphasizes timing, connection, and social etiquette within its Latin program. A minimum of 2 years teaching and social experience is required; no partner is needed.

Most classes run from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with emphasis on safe, developmentally appropriate coaching and clear feedback to help students progress.