Dance Adjudicator​/Judge

About Us:

Journey Dance Competition takes pride in producing the industry's best dance competitions. We deliver exciting, world-class live events in a high-energy, feel-good atmosphere. Our team is made up of the friendliest and most dedicated professionals, who are driven by passion and have made the commitment to serve. Thanks to their extensive training, attention to detail, and our seamless, on-time events, we consistently surpass expectations, ensuring that each event leaves a lasting impression and creates unforgettable memories.

Come work alongside a fired-up, passionate, and fun team that’s driven to do great work.

Our mission is to deliver the best dance competition experience, honoring every guest with care and detail—because everyone deserves to be
recognized and celebrated.

• Paid training, paid travel, double-occupancy lodging, and event meals
• Professional and self development - confidence, leadership, adaptability, communication, and real-world experience you'll carry for the rest of your career.
• A team culture worth showing up for - passionate team members who care as much as you do, and friendships that outlast the season.
• Industry connections - dance educators, choreographers, studio owners, and professionals from across the country
• Hands-on experience in live events, production, hospitality, customer service, and operations
• Room to grow - more responsibility, new skills, and a real path into leadership. A lot of our leads started exactly where you're about to.

Journey is seeking to hire Judges that are rich in knowledge and experience and able to assess dancers of all ages, levels, and genres. Judges should be able to deliver critiques in an enthusiastic fashion from the first to the last routine. Your message must be insightful and encouraging for the dancers and choreographers. Clear and concise communication, age-appropriate language, and dance terminology are required, as well as the ability to remain seated and visibly engaged for up to five hours per session.

This position is multi-faceted, as you are required to assess, critique, educate, and encourage dancers and choreographers while projecting excitement and being consistent, fair, and professional. If you are looking to make an impact on this young generation of dancers and remain true to Journey's mission and vision.

• Thursday - travel to the event city from your designated meeting point or airport
• Friday-Sunday - early call times, long days, back-to-back sessions, non-stop energy
• Monday - travel home

• Have a knowledge and understanding of dance competition judging and scoring
• Remain visibly engaged, present, and attentive from the first routine through the last
• Record verbal critiques for every routine
• Present special recognition awards to dancers on stage with a relatable, inspiring, and celebratory message
• Evaluate technical proficiency, including precision, execution, and dance techniques
• Attend to all other duties assigned by the Event Director(s) as needed

• Experience as a Dance Educator is required
• Strong communication skills and…