Competition Dance Teacher

About the Role:

Purdance Studios is currently looking for dance teachers and choreographers to work with our Elite Program. The ideal candidate will contribute to each student’s dance education through well-structured prepared lesson plans and level appropriate choreography, is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and/or hip hop styles and has experience working with competitive dance teams.

• Prepare engaging, age-appropriate, progressive lesson plans for students of varying technical levels and ages.
• Create and maintain a safe, fun, and motivating classroom environment to encourage and inspire Purdance students to develop technically and artistically.
• Evaluate student performance, make recommendations, and offer corrections to facilitate student improvement.
• Choreograph and teach group, solo, and/or performance routines to Purdance students as needed.
• Required assistance with and/or participation in the production of Purdance affiliated shows, events or workshops, and Purdance attended dance competitions.
• Select and submit music and costume/set/prop requests for recitals and classes, concerts and events in a timely fashion.
• Maintain updated industry knowledge through continued training and education in any dance styles hired to teach or choreograph in.

• 3+ years of experience choreographing for competitive dance teams.
• 5+ years of experience teaching competitive contemporary, tap, jazz, ballet and/or Hip Hop.
• Available a minimum of 2-3 days per week.
• Ability to pass a fingerprinted background check.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and respectful mindset.
• Postsecondary education in dance or a related field.

$35-$45 hourly rate based on experience and education.