Dance Instructor – Paid Training Program

Dance Instructor – Paid Training Program (No Experience Required)

Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Upper Montclair414 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ (on-site) | Full-time

ABOUT USFred Astaire Dance Studios Upper Montclair has taught ballroom, Latin and social dance in Essex County for 48 years. Our promise: enriching lives – physically, mentally, emotionally & socially, through the positive, transforming power of dance.

THE ROLELove to dance but not sure how to make a living from it? This is a full-time career in dance, not a side gig. We'll train you from the ground up to become a certified Fred Astaire instructor. Our studio is high energy, fast paced and never dull.

WHAT YOU'LL DO• Teach private lessons, group classes and social dance parties• Coach students for showcases and competitions• Perform at studio events and travel with students to competitions• Meet with new students and help them set and reach their dance goals• Learn the business side: sales, marketing and client relationships

WHAT WE OFFER• Paid, structured training through the Fred Astaire syllabus• Professional certifications included• Travel to competitions and events• A career path with Fred Astaire studios across the country

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR• Outgoing, energetic and great with people• Coachable, driven and hungry to grow• Reliable and committed to a full-time career• Dance, theatre, musical theatre or athletic background is a big plus, but not requiredAvailable Monday–Friday, including evenings, plus occasional weekend events

HOW TO APPLYApply through Handshake. First interviews are held on Zoom.