Experienced Male Ballroom Instructor

Ballroom Dance Chicago is hiring an experienced male ballroom instructor for full-time work across its Lakeview and West Loop studios. The role teaches private lessons, group classes, and wedding dance lessons in ballroom, Latin, and swing styles. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 hours each week.

The position pays $16.60 to $35 per hour, with the rate based on experience, teaching skill, dance ability, and familiarity with multiple styles. The role requires at least two full years teaching in a partner-dance studio and legal authorization to work in the United States. The employer does not provide an Final date to receive applications. The role is part of Chicago's local Latin teaching opportunities.

• Role:
  Experienced Male Ballroom Instructor
• Employer:
  
  Ballroom Dance Chicago
• Location:
  
  Lakeview and West Loop studios in Chicago, IL
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Work mode:
  On-site
• Pay: $16.60 to $35 per hour
• Dance styles:
  Ballroom, Latin, swing, and wedding dance

Ballroom Dance Chicago Studios:
The Chicago studios are the Lakeview Studio at 4039b N Ravenswood Ave and the West Loop Loft at 845 W Fulton Market Road. The instructor splits work between these two locations.

Ballroom Dance Chicago was founded in 2008 by Matthew Sove. The company teaches ballroom, Latin, swing, and wedding dance, and it runs private lessons, group classes, studio events, competitions, performances, and dance trips.

Private Lessons And Wedding Choreography:
The instructor teaches private lessons, group classes, and wedding dance lessons. Client communication, lesson planning, and student retention are part of the teaching work, so each class requires clear instruction and reliable follow-through beyond the dance floor. Wedding clients receive custom choreography, while studio events, showcases, staff training, and trips add performance and team responsibilities. The position also includes client coordination, marketing, social media, and event-planning duties.

• Teach private lessons and group classes.
• Teach wedding dance lessons and design custom wedding choreography.
• Communicate with clients and support student retention.
• Assist with scheduling and lesson planning.
• Participate in showcases, events, staff training, and trips.
• Support client coordination, marketing, social media, and event planning.

Experience With Ballroom, Latin, And Swing:
The employer requires ballroom, Latin, and swing teaching experience, along with the ability to lead and follow. The role also requires excellent written and verbal communication, customer-service skills, a friendly and professional approach, adaptability, collaboration, and commitment to continued learning.

The preferred teaching range includes full bronze level in at least eight styles, exploration of silver level in one to four styles, and the ability to teach more than 25 classes and lessons each week. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.

Full-Time Hours And Compensation:
The weekly schedule totals 40 hours. Tuesday through Friday shifts run from noon to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday hours run from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is on-site at the Lakeview and West Loop locations. Hourly administrative pay is paired with a higher teaching-lesson rate. Eligible employees may move to a salaried position with health insurance, dental insurance, and possible profit-sharing after demonstrating consistency, professionalism, and client retention.

The employer does not provide a separate paid-leave or retirement detail on the hiring page.

Is this a full-time position? Yes. The employer identifies the position as full-time with a 40-hour weekly schedule.

Where does the instructor work? The role is on-site at the Lakeview and West Loop studios in Chicago.

What experience is required? At least two full years teaching in a partner-dance studio, including ballroom, swing, and Latin instruction, is required.

Is an Final date to receive applications listed? Not provided by the employer.

Ballroom Dance Chicago also runs a Ballroom College and Apprentice Program. The studio does not require a partner or prior experience for its group classes, while this instructor position requires a substantial teaching background and broad style knowledge.

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