Dance Instructor

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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 honor to enhance people’s lives every day and meet and work closely with people from all walks of life.

We maintain regular studio hours throughout the week, but we also host many events on weekday evenings and weekends. You will be expected to attend these events with your students as needed.

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 proudly 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. Students notice our atmosphere of kindness, warmth and care from the first moment they step inside our studio – an energy and sense of “FADS community” that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and FUN.

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® offers group and private lessons, choreographs wedding dances, provides performance opportunities, hosts local parties for dance practice, and hosts an average of 35 spectacular branded national, inter‑regional and regional dance competitions annually, giving students and professionals opportunities to compete in a variety of categories.

• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic and 100% passionate about dance.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Understand what it takes to be successful and willing to commit to the work.
• Hold themselves accountable.
• Unselfish team players.
• Eagerly accept coaching and feedback for improvement.
• Positive outlook – cup is always half full.
• Establish exceptional physical fitness/endurance levels to perform this role successfully.
• Strong interpersonal skills and 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 other professionals 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.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Performing Arts

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