The posting
Turn Your Passion for Dance Into a Career
Do you love to dance and wish you could make it part of your professional life?
Imagine a career where you are paid to train as a professional ballroom dancer and instructor while continuing to grow as a dancer yourself. You’ll teach and inspire others, perform in showcases, participate in competitions, work with top-level coaches, travel to exciting events, and become part of the professional ballroom dance world.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Bonita Springs is looking for the right person to join our professional team — and ballroom experience is NOT required.
Whether you already have years of dance experience or come from another dance or performance background, we provide professional training in the Fred Astaire dance system and teach you how to become a successful ballroom dance instructor.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about dance, enjoys working with people, is eager to learn, and wants more than just another job. This is an opportunity to develop a real career in dance.
As a Professional Dance Instructor, you will teach private and group lessons and help students achieve goals ranging from becoming confident social dancers to preparing for showcases and competitions. You will work closely with students from many different backgrounds and have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives through dance.
At the same time, your own development never stops. You will receive ongoing dance and professional training, work with accomplished coaches, participate in performances and competitions, and continue developing your skills throughout your career.
This is a full-time, on-site position at our Bonita Springs, Florida studio. Our regular schedule is Monday through Friday, with participation in studio activities, performances, competitions and other special events, some of which take place during evenings and weekends.
Relocating? We welcome qualified candidates from outside Southwest Florida, and relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
If you are energetic, coachable, service-oriented and excited by the idea of building a career around dance, we would love to meet you.
Requirements
Who We’re Looking For
Ballroom dance experience is welcome, but not required. We are interested in candidates with a passion for dance and movement. Backgrounds in ballroom, Latin, ballet, jazz, contemporary, musical theater, competitive dance, performance, athletics, or other movement-based disciplines may all translate well to this career.
Previous teaching experience is not required — we provide professional training.
Successful candidates:
- Are passionate about dance and excited to continue learning.
- Are coachable and willing to learn and follow a proven teaching system.
- Are outgoing, personable and comfortable working closely with people.
- Have a strong service mindset and genuinely enjoy helping others succeed.
- Communicate well and build positive relationships.
- Are dependable, disciplined and accountable.
- Work well as part of a professional team.
- Are willing to put in the time and effort required to develop a professional career.
- Maintain the physical fitness, stamina and mobility necessary for an active dance-teaching environment.
- Are comfortable working with adult students of different ages, backgrounds and abilities.
- Are available for a full-time schedule, including participation in studio events, performances and competitions that may occasionally take place during evenings or weekends.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who wants to learn, grow and build a career, not simply find another job.
Benefits
What We Provide
As a Fred Astaire professional, you can expect:
- Paid professional training — ballroom experience is not required.
- Initial and ongoing professional dance training through the Fred Astaire system.
- A well-established dance curriculum and proven teaching system.
- Access to accomplished regional and national dance coaches.
- Continued development of both your dance and professional skills.
- Opportunities to perform in showcases and special events.
- Opportunities to participate in professional and Pro-Am dance competitions.
- Opportunities to travel to regional and national dance events.
- Beautiful venues and exciting performance experiences with both professional partners and students.
- A fun, active and people-oriented professional environment.
- Opportunities for increased earnings as you develop your student base and teaching schedule.
- Paid holidays, sick time and vacation benefits for eligible full-time employees.
- Professional advancement opportunities within the Fred Astaire system.
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
Compensation & Career Growth
New instructors receive paid training and a guaranteed base while developing their professional skills and student base. Compensation grows as instructors develop their teaching schedules, with additional earning opportunities through lessons, events, performances and competitions.
