Dance Instructor (Ballet, Jazz, Acro, Contemporary & Hip Hop)
Part-Time | Competitive Pay | Virginia Beach, VA
Join the DanceSpace Faculty!
DanceSpace is a well-established, award-winning dance studio located in the Great Neck area of Virginia Beach. We are seeking passionate, reliable, and inspiring dance educators to join our growing faculty for the upcoming season.
We are open to hiring one versatile instructor who can teach multiple styles or two instructors whose specialties complement one another.
Styles Needed
- Ballet
- Jazz
- Acro
- Contemporary
- Hip Hop
Experience teaching multiple styles is preferred; however, we welcome applicants who have strong expertise in one or more of these disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Teach weekly dance classes for recreational and competitive dancers.
- Create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that promote technical growth, confidence, and a love of dance.
- Foster a positive, encouraging, and disciplined classroom environment.
- Prepare students for performances, recitals, and competitions.
- Attend competitions, recitals, dress rehearsals, and other studio events as a member of the DanceSpace faculty.
- Collaborate with fellow instructors and studio leadership to maintain consistency in curriculum and training.
- Provide constructive feedback while helping students build strong technique, confidence, and character.
Qualifications
- Previous dance teaching experience required.
- Strong technical training in ballet, jazz, acro, contemporary, hip hop, or a combination of these styles.
- Competitive dance experience as a dancer, teacher, or choreographer preferred, but not mandatory
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
- Professional, dependable, organized, and enthusiastic.
- Passion for mentoring young dancers both inside and outside the classroom.
What We're Looking For
At DanceSpace, our mission is Building Exceptional Dancers. Inspiring Exceptional People. We are looking for educators who value technical excellence while creating a positive, supportive environment where dancers feel challenged, encouraged, and inspired to grow.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- A well-established, respected studio with a strong reputation in the Virginia Beach community
- A supportive and collaborative faculty
- Opportunities for choreography and additional teaching assignments
- A positive work environment that values professionalism, creativity, and teamwork
- The opportunity to work with both recreational and nationally competitive dancers
To Apply
Please submit your résumé along with a brief introduction outlining your dance background, teaching experience, styles taught, and availability. Teaching or choreography videos are encouraged but not required.
Applicants selected for an interview will be invited to teach a paid demonstration class as part of the hiring process.
We look forward to meeting educators who are passionate about making a lasting impact in the lives of young dancers.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
