About Dance Precisions
Since 1987, Dance Precisions has been Orange County's premier destination for dance education. Now in our 38th season, we serve dancers ages 2–18 across a full spectrum of training — from our Little Dancin' Shoes program for our youngest movers, to recreational Academy classes, Performance Teams, and championship-winning Competition Teams.
Our 20,000 sq ft facility in Anaheim Hills features six spacious studios with professional-grade sprung floors, offering classes in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical/Contemporary, K-Pop, and Tumbling. Our alumni have gone on to perform on Broadway, in film and television, and on tour with artists like Beyoncé, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift.
We're technique-first. In a crowded industry, it's easy to find a studio that teaches choreography; it's harder to find one that teaches dance. We hire experienced professionals who deliver real, structured training at every level — and we hold ourselves and our students to the standards we set.
The Role
Ballet is the foundation underneath every style we teach, and we're investing seriously in making it the strongest program in North Orange County. The Ballet Program Director leads our classical and contemporary ballet curriculum across the studio and serves as the lead instructor for Torn Silk Ballet, our supplemental ballet training program, with a long-term mandate to build toward YAGP-level competition.
A typical week includes teaching ballet classes across age groups and levels, leading Torn Silk's supplemental training, developing curriculum and progression standards, and partnering with the Studio Director on programming and growth. This is a chance to build something serious from the ground up, with full backing to develop dancers who can compete and perform at the highest levels. This role reports to the Studio Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead classical and contemporary ballet curriculum — Own the technical progression for ballet across the studio, from foundational classes through advanced pre-professional training. Set clear standards for technique, artistry, and the bridge between classical vocabulary and contemporary work. Classes include pre-pointe and pointe; you must be able to guide first pointe shoe selection and be willing to accompany dancers to their pointe shoe fittings.
- Direct Torn Silk Ballet supplemental training — Serve as lead instructor and program voice for Torn Silk Ballet, our supplemental program for serious dancers who want training beyond what their primary studio offers. Shape the schedule, curriculum, and student experience.
- Build toward YAGP — Develop a competitive pipeline aimed at Youth America Grand Prix and similar high-level platforms.
- Deliver detailed, technique-focused feedback — Give every dancer specific, actionable corrections rooted in classical technique. Our families expect their dancers to be seen, corrected, and grown.
- Show up on time, every time — Arrive at least 10 minutes before class, prepared and ready to teach. When a conflict is unavoidable, secure a qualified, approved substitute in advance.
- Communicate proactively — Keep families informed on progress, expectations, costumes, rehearsals, audition cycles, and competition logistics. Respond to parent and front-desk inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Participate fully in the rehearsal and recital process — Attend rehearsals, dress runs, recital weekend, Torn Silk performances, and YAGP competitions, coordinating on choreography, music, costumes, and stage logistics.
Qualifications
Required
- Senior ballet teaching experience — years of teaching ballet at a serious training studio, school, or pre-professional program, with a track record of developing dancers who advance to high-level competition, summer intensives, college dance programs, or professional companies.
- Classical technique with contemporary range — deep classical training (Vaganova, Cecchetti, Balanchine, RAD, or equivalent) and the ability to teach contemporary ballet alongside it. Strong understanding of YAGP variations and competition repertoire. Choreographic experience and comfort staging full-length works.
- Available weekday afternoons/evenings and Saturdays, with full availability through audition cycles, competition season, recital, and Nutcracker production weeks. Comfortable owning a program end to end and leading both students and faculty toward a high standard.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must pass a background check (required for all staff working with minors).
Preferred
- Professional ballet performance experience or training at a recognized academy.
- Prior experience coaching YAGP variations.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay, commensurate with experience
- Paid sick leave for all California employees (per state law)
- Workers' compensation coverage
- Eligibility for the DP Collective Inc. 401(k) plan (per plan eligibility requirements)
- Professional development opportunities and a collaborative faculty culture
- Full ownership of a growing supplemental ballet program (Torn Silk Ballet), the chance to build a YAGP pipeline and Nutcracker production from the ground up, and a strong faculty around you
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
