Dance Instructor

Overview

We are growing! Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is excited to be adding to our team of professional dance instructors. Whether you have years of dance and/or dance instructor experience or none at all, you could have a successful future with us! If you love interacting with people, having fun, helping others, staying very active, and having control over what you earn, you will love a career with Fred Astaire.

As a high‑energy, customer‑focused instructor, you will conduct private and group dance classes throughout the week. You and your Fred Astaire team will help students reach their personal dance goals through many different ways – from a single event to a lifelong journey of dance growth. You will have the unique honor to enhance people’s lives every day. You will meet and work closely with people from all walks of life, giving you a level of personal enrichment you could never experience in any other environment.

We maintain regular studio hours throughout the week, but we also host many events that take place on some weekday evenings and some weekends. You will need and want to attend with your students.

Who We Are Enriching lives – physically, mentally, emotionally & socially, through the positive, transforming power of dance. Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is the leader in ballroom dance instruction across the country and around the world. Founded in 1947, we have grown our franchise network to 180 dance studio locations serving over 25,000 students. We welcome everyone who is interested in starting their dance journey because we believe that dance is for everybody and for every body.

• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic and 100% passionate about dance.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Understand what it takes to be successful and are willing to commit to the work.
• Hold themselves accountable.
• Unselfish team players.
• Accept coaching and feedback for improvement.
• Positive outlook – cup always half full.
• Exceptional physical fitness/endurance levels to perform this role successfully.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with students of all ages.

• A high‑energy, fun‑filled work environment.
• A variety of activities to participate in and offer students such as group and private lessons, performances, parties and competitions.
• The best initial and ongoing professional dance training in the country.
• A robust and well‑established dance curriculum and program to teach the students.
• Access to top‑level national dance coaches to help further your dance skills.
• Expert training programs to develop both your dance and business skills.
• Professional advancement at all management levels including studio ownership.
• Opportunities to compete and earn championship titles and prize money in both Pro and Pro‑Am categories.
• Beautiful venues to perform with another professional and with your students.
• Travel opportunities.

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Multiple opportunities to earn bonuses.
• Competition winnings.
• Benefits including PTO/Vacation, Continuing Education, Health and Wellness Benefits.