Top 40 Dance competition Jobs in Illinois

Event Director for National Dance Competition Tour
StarQuest Dance Competition —Chicago, IL
- $42,000 - $50,000 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Dance Team Support
ITASCA PARK DISTRICT —Itasca, IL
- $25 - $32 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Organizational skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Seeking FUN and RELIABLE Kid's Dance Teachers in Chicago!
Dance To EvOLvE —Chicago, IL
- $24 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Experience working with children
- Fingerprint clearance
- COVID-19 protective measures
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Now Hiring: Passionate and Creative Dance Instructors
Studio 18 —Bannockburn, IL
- From $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Team Member
Coffee & Bagel Brands —Chicago, IL
- $14 - $21 an hour + tips
- Weekends as needed
- Bakery
- 16+ years old
- Cleaning
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
Recreation Manager-Dance & Theatre
BOLINGBROOK PARK DISTRICT —Bolingbrook, IL
- $56,575 - $63,647 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Dance Instructional Assistant
Southland College Preparatory Charter High School —Richton Park, IL
- $50,000 - $80,000 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- High school
- No background check
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Dance Instructor
Morton Grove Park District —Morton Grove, IL
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
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Fall 2026 Dance Teacher
Front Street Dance Center —Winfield, IL
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Cleaning
- Employee discount
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Dancer
Fred Astaire Dance Studios —Libertyville, IL
- Weekends as needed
- No experience needed
- Teaching
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Assistant Dance Teacher - Rockford, IL
Ensemble Performing Arts —Rockford, IL
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with children
- 401(k) matching
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Ballet Teacher - Rockford, IL
Ensemble Performing Arts —Rockford, IL
- $30 - $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 401(k) matching
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Assistant Competitive Dance Coach
Barrington 220 School District —Barrington, IL
- High school
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
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Youth Cheerleading Coach
City of Lake Forest, IL —Lake Forest, IL
- $20 an hour
- Experience working with children
- Children
- Mentoring
Front Desk Assistant
Alma Dance School —Glen Ellyn, IL
- Part-time
- Typing
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Dance Instructor – USAG Pre-Team and Team
City of Evanston —Evanston, IL
- Online Application
- CPR Certification
- Heavy lifting
- Word processing
Head Competitive Dance Coach (Part-Time)
University of St. Francis —Joliet, IL
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
Safety and Security Officer (School Year/10 Month)
Lake Forest School District —Lake Forest, IL
- $19.50 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- School experience
- High school
- High school diploma or GED
- Tuition reimbursement
FINE ARTS – THEATRE TEACHER (.4 FTE)
Homewood-Flossmoor High School —Flossmoor, IL
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Teaching Certification
Sophomore Class Council Club Sponsor
Township High School District 113 —Highland Park, IL
- Sales
- Public school
- Leadership

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Event Director for National Dance Competition Tour

StarQuest Dance Competition
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$42,000 - $50,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Work from home
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance

Qualifications

Schedule management
Experience working with children
Empathy
Project leadership
Time management

Full Job Description

StarQuest Dance Competition is heading into our 34th Season and looking to grow our team with a new Event Director. We produce Broadway caliber events that aim to consistently remove the stressful obstacles to a great performance, enabling everyone to thrive in a professionally run, family atmosphere, while always smoothly running on time. We tour 70+ cities each year and deliver a truly unique experience to performers of all ages. Collectively, we are a team of creative leaders, each with different skills and personalities, who work non-stop together to deliver the best experience possible to anyone we encounter. We are looking for motivated leaders to join our team as a full time Event Director.

The main goal of an Event Director at StarQuest is to build relationships with our guests, lead/mentor your staff and judges, preplan and tech advance flawlessly to execute a seamless on-time event, and make sure the experience is the “real award.” Along the way will come problem solving, using good judgement, plus being a standout leader and an organizational expert.

What QUALITIES are we looking for in an Event Director?

Drive & desire for a long-term career
Self-awareness and high emotional intelligence
Easily adaptable to any situation (loves to embrace change)
Guest Relations expert - just has a love for people!
Project management & execution skills – ability to pre-visualize and orchestrate impeccably
Outstanding work ethic & extraordinarily creative/innovative
Problem solver who lives, eats and breathes for logic problems and troubleshooting
Passionate, self-reliant leader, who is confident and practiced in leading a large team of people
Strong communicator, master of time management & multi-tasking
Confident in their ability to learn and memorize a lot of information in a short period of time, and execute all tasks
Charismatic personality with a sense of humor
Prior experience leading a team
Knowledge of the dance competition industry, prior touring experience, experience working with kids, and/or prior leadership experience are a huge plus

What’s in it for YOU?

This is a truly unique experience that will allow you to grow personally and professionally. You’ll work side by side with people who love what they do, and strive to find the best way to overcome obstacles and accomplish a common goal. It is challenging, yet extremely rewarding. With this type of work and schedule, you will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to evaluate your own skills and grow to your fullest potential.

Dates & Details:

We are currently holding virtual interviews by appointment only. This is a FULL-TIME year-round position.

Start Date is flexible depending on the applicant, but no later than November 1st, 2026. Preferably able to start by August 10th, 2026.
This position is a traveling role half of the year and remote the other half. You will travel every weekend from January – June for events.
Most weeks Jan. - June. you will travel to the event on Wednesday evening or Thursday early morning and return home on Monday afternoon
Position requires travel to World Finals throughout June & July – These events run 10 days from Load in to Load out and team members usually attended 2-3 events.
Work from home August – January each year (traveling a few weeks during this time for training)

Additional Details:

Positions have no union jurisdiction
Competitive pay with yearly increases (W2, full-time employee)
Several Benefits including paid vacation/holidays, medical/dental insurance packages, 401k, etc.
Travel, shared rental cars, food/per diem, & double occupancy lodging provided while on the road

Want to embark on this journey with us?

Please go to our hiring website below to learn more and apply:

https://www.starquestdance.com/careers/event-director/

Pay: $42,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

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