Tango and Jitterbug Instructor Needed

Cora Dance; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A local dance organization in Jersey City seeks a Tango and Jitterbug Instructor for a short-term project. The instructor will teach choreography in a structured rehearsal setting while working in collaboration with professional dancers. This role requires reliability and experience with social dance styles. Interested candidates should submit their resume and relevant experience. Rehearsals begin May 7, typically scheduled on Thursdays and Fridays.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching social/partner dance styles.
• Comfortable working with professional or pre-professional dancers.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational and performance-ready choreography in tango and jitterbug.
• Work closely with repertory company in a structured rehearsal setting.

Skills

Tango technique

Jitterbug technique

Teaching experience

Reliability

Collaboration with dancers

Job description

Company: The Kennedy Dancers, Inc
Location: Jersey City , NJ
Compensation: Hourly Rate: $30/hour

The Kennedy Dancers, Inc. is currently seeking a Tango and Jitterbug Instructor to work with our professional repertory company on a small, focused project.

This is a short-term teaching opportunity for a dance professional experienced in social/partner dance styles who can introduce and train our company dancers in tango and jitterbug technique and repertoire.

Rehearsal Start Date: Thursday, May 7
Rehearsal Schedule: Thursdays & Fridays, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Estimated Hours: Approximately 2–4 hours as needed
Hourly Rate: $30/hour

The instructor will be responsible for teaching foundational and performance-ready choreography in tango and jitterbug, working closely with our repertory company in a structured rehearsal setting.

We are looking for someone reliable, experienced, and comfortable working with professional or pre-professional dancers in a collaborative environment.

If you are interested or would like to be considered, please send your resume and any relevant teaching or performance experience.

The Kennedy Dancers, Inc.
79 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
? 201-659-2190
? [e-mail]
? www.kennedydancers.org