MOVE DANCE ACADEMY is hiring dance instructors for our growing recreational and competitive programs!
We are currently looking for experienced, well-rounded, studio-trained instructors who are passionate about teaching and creating a positive class experience for dancers of all ages and levels.
Positions available for instructors comfortable teaching:
- Ages 2–5
- Ages 6–17
- Or both age groups
Serious inquiries only.
We are looking for instructors who:
- Have strong classroom management skills and can maintain structure, discipline, and age-appropriate classroom control
- Can appropriately handle and challenge different skill levels
- Create fun, engaging classes while still emphasizing proper technique, training, and structure
- Understand long-term dancer development
- Can provide innovative and strong choreography
- Are confident correcting technique and managing classes independently
- Value professionalism, positivity, teamwork, and consistency
- Are reliable and committed to attending recitals, rehearsals, competitions, and studio events
- Can maintain studio policies, dress code requirements, and classroom expectations
- Are interested in being part of a strong recreational and competitive training program
- Have a genuine passion for mentoring and developing young dancers
- Are comfortable teaching both recreational and competitive dancers with equal professionalism and care
- Can contribute positively to studio culture and work collaboratively with leadership
- Arrive prepared with lesson plans, music, and structured class content
- Can take feedback/corrections professionally and implement studio expectations
- Are seeking long-term growth within a positive, structured dance program
Instructors should actively engage, educate, challenge, and inspire dancers while creating a positive learning environment.
Experience with recital preparation, formations, spacing, classroom management, and performance quality is strongly preferred.
Reliable attendance and professionalism are essential. Frequent call-outs, tardiness, or last-minute schedule changes will not be a fit for this position.
Experience teaching in both recreational and competitive studio settings is preferred.
Styles we are currently seeking include:
- Ballet
- Tap
- Jazz
- Lyrical
- Contemporary
- Acro
- Hip-Hop
Applicants must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Have prior dance teaching experience
- Be comfortable teaching a variety of ages and levels
To apply, please send:
- Resume and teaching experience
- Availability
- Choreography videos
- Performance reels (optional)
- A brief description of your teaching and classroom management style
Applicants who do not submit the requested materials will not be considered.
Pay: $20.00 - $45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
