Dance Instructor

We are growing! Fred Astaire Dance Studios® – Riverside is looking to add a new Dance Instructor to our team. Whether you have years of dance experience or none at all, you can build a successful future with us if you love interacting with people, having fun, helping others, staying active, and earning control over your pay.

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, whether from a single event or a lifelong journey, enhancing people’s lives every day. You will meet and work closely with people from all walks of life, gaining personal enrichment.

We offer regular studio hours but also host many events on weekday evenings and weekends that you will need to attend with your students.

Enriching lives physically, mentally, emotionally and 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 locations serving over 25,000 students. We are a global family honoring the legacy of Mr. Fred Astaire and pursuing excellence of life through dance.

We welcome everyone who wants to start their dance journey because we believe dance is for everybody. Our students feel the welcoming, non‑judgmental, and FUN community from the moment they step inside.

We offer group and private lessons, choreograph wedding dances, prepare couples for the big day, provide opportunities to perform, host local parties, and run 35 annual national, inter‑regional, and regional dance competitions.

• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and passionately committed to dance
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Understanding of what it takes to be successful and willingness to commit
• Accountable and a team player
• Open to coaching and feedback for improvement
• Positive outlook, cup always half full
• Exceptional physical fitness and endurance to perform the role
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with students of all ages

• A high‑energy, fun‑filled work environment
• Variety of activities: group and private lessons, performances, parties, competitions
• Best initial and ongoing professional dance training in the country
• Robust, well‑established dance curriculum and program
• Access to top‑level national dance coaches for skill development
• Training programs to develop dance and business skills
• Professional advancement at all management levels, including studio ownership
• Opportunities to compete and earn championship titles and prize money
• Beautiful venues to perform with professionals and students
• Travel opportunities

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

Our compensation plan includes multiple components. Join us to grow professionally and personally.