Ballroom Dance instructor

Job Description

Job Description

As a Dance Instructor, you will:

• Teach private and group dance lessons to students of different ages and skill levels.
• Help students achieve their personal goals, including social dancing, wedding preparation, fitness, performances, and competitions.
• Create a welcoming, positive, and encouraging experience for every student.
• Participate in studio activities, including practice parties, showcases, community events, and competitions.
• Build strong professional relationships with students and support their continued progress.
• Continue developing your dance, teaching, customer service, and business skills through ongoing professional training.
• Work some weekday evenings and weekends when studio events are scheduled.

This is an active, people-focused position in a fun and supportive environment. Both full-time and part-time opportunities may be available.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should:

• Be enthusiastic, dependable, self-motivated, and passionate about dance.
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Enjoy working with people of different ages, backgrounds, and experience levels.
• Be positive, friendly, professional, and team-oriented.
• Be willing to receive coaching, feedback, and ongoing training.
• Take responsibility for personal performance and professional development.
• Maintain the physical fitness and stamina needed for an active teaching position.
• Be available for some evening and weekend studio events.
• Have reliable transportation to our Framingham studio.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Previous dance or teaching experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with backgrounds in ballroom dance, ballet, jazz, contemporary dance, theater, athletics, hospitality, sales, or customer service are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

As a member of our team, you can enjoy:

• Paid initial and ongoing professional dance training.
• A positive, high-energy, and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities to teach private lessons, group classes, and special events.
• Access to an established dance curriculum and experienced professional coaches.
• Opportunities to participate in performances, showcases, and competitions.
• Travel opportunities for regional and national dance events.
• Professional development in dance, teaching, customer service, and business.
• Career advancement opportunities, including leadership and studio ownership.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and performance.
• Opportunities for bonuses, competition earnings, and additional incentives.