Dance instructor Jobs in Atlanta, GA

Base pay range

$40,000.00 / yr - $85,000.00 / yr

Overview

Fred Astaire Dance Studios is excited to offer the role of Dance Director / Studio Manager. If you love interacting with people, having fun, helping others, staying active, and having control over what you earn, you will love a career with Fred Astaire!

As a high-energy, customer-focused Dance Director, you will oversee the private and group dance classes throughout the week. You and your Fred Astaire team will help students reach their personal dance goals through many different ways — from a single event to a lifelong journey of dance growth. You will have a unique honor to enhance people's lives every day. You will meet and work closely with people from all walks of life which will give you a level of personal enrichment you could never experience in any other environment.

We maintain regular, full-time studio hours throughout the week; however, we host some events that take place on some weekday evenings and some weekends as well which you will need and want to attend with your students and oversee the staff.

Who we are : Enriching lives - physically, mentally, emotionally & socially, through the positive, transforming power of dance. Fred Astaire Dance Studios is the leader in ballroom dance instruction across the country and around the world. Founded in 1947 with one studio on Park Avenue in Manhattan, we have grown our franchise network to 180 dance studio locations serving over 25,000 students! We are a global family, proudly honoring the legacy of Mr. Fred Astaire, committed to pursuing excellence of life through dance. We welcome everyone who is interested in starting their dance journey because we believe that dance is for everybody and for every BODY! People ask "Why do students stay with Fred Astaire Dance Studios?" It is because of the atmosphere of kindness, warmth and care given and received at every location. It's what our students tell us they notice from the first time they step inside our studio - an energy and sense of "FADS community" that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and FUN!

Fred Astaire Dance Studios has something for everyone. We offer group and private lessons, choreograph wedding dances or just prepare the happy couple and wedding party for the big day, provide opportunities to perform in beautiful venues, host local parties for dance practice and comradery and we host an average of 35 spectacular branded National, Inter-Regional and Regional Dance Competitions annually giving our students and professionals opportunities to compete in a variety of categories.

Responsibilities

Oversee the private and group dance classes throughout the week.

Help students reach their personal dance goals through many different ways — from a single event to a lifelong journey of dance growth.

Coordinate with the Fred Astaire team to enhance people's lives through dance daily.

Attend events on weekday evenings and weekends with your students and oversee the staff.

Qualifications

Are self-motivated, enthusiastic and 100% passionate about dance

Have outstanding customer service skills

Understand what it takes to be successful and are willing to commit to the work

Hold themselves accountable and others accountable

Are unselfish team players and can inspire and lead a team

Eagerly accept coaching and feedback for improvement

Have a positive outlook - cup is always half full

Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with students of all ages

Have an attention to detail and have excellent communication skills

Benefits

A high energy-fun filled work environment!

A variety of activities to participate in and offer students such as group and private lessons, performances, parties and competitions

The best initial and ongoing professional dance training in the country

A robust and well-established dance curriculum and program to train the staff and students

Access to top-level national dance coaches to help further your dance skills

Expert training programs to develop both your dance and business skills

Professional advancement at all management levels including studio ownership!

Opportunities to compete and earn championship titles and prize money in both Pro and Pro-Am categories

Beautiful venues to perform with another professional and with your students

Travel opportunities

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience

Profit share

Multiple opportunities to earn bonuses

Competition winnings

Benefits including : PTO / Vacation, Continuing Education, Health and Wellness Benefits

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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