Performaing Arts Professional

We are growing! Fred Astaire Dance Studios is excited to be adding to our team of professional instructors. We are currently hiring for a Performing Arts Specialist. Whether you have years of dance 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 a unique opportunity to enrich people’s lives every day and work closely with people from all walks of life.

We maintain regular studio hours throughout the week; however, we host many events that take place on some weekday evenings and some weekends as well which 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 with one studio on Park Avenue in Manhattan, we have grown our franchise network to 180 dance studio locations serving over 25,000 students.

We are a global family, honoring the legacy of Mr. Fred Astaire, committed to pursuing excellence of life through dance.

We welcome everyone who is interested in starting their dance journey because we believe that dance is for everybody and for every BODY! People ask why students stay with Fred Astaire Dance Studios—it is because of the atmosphere of kindness, warmth and care given and received at every location. It’s what our students tell us they notice from the first time they step inside our studio—a welcoming, non-judgmental, and FUN community.

Responsibilities

• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic and maintain a 100% passion for dance.
• Provide outstanding customer service and foster positive student relationships.
• Teach and guide students of various ages in private and group settings.
• Attend and assist with events and performances outside regular class times as needed.
• Collaborate with the studio team to support student growth and program delivery.
• Maintain physical fitness and endurance to perform duties effectively.
• Be open to coaching and feedback for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Successful professional with a strong passion for dance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with students of all ages.
• Commitment to excellence and accountability; a team player who is supportive of others.
• Ability to stay positive and adaptable in a dynamic studio environment.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.

Benefits

• A high-energy, fun-filled work environment.
• Opportunities to participate in group and private lessons, performances, parties and competitions.
• High-quality ongoing professional dance training and a robust curriculum.
• Access to top-level national dance coaches and programs to develop dance and business skills.
• Professional advancement opportunities, including potential involvement in studio ownership.
• Opportunities to compete and earn titles and prize money in Pro and Pro-Am categories.
• Travel opportunities and beautiful venues to perform with peers and students.

Compensation

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

Employment details

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time