Dance Instructor

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is excited to add a passionate dance instructor to our team. Whether you have years of dance experience or are new to teaching, we offer a path for growth and flexibility.

As a high‑energy, customer‑focused instructor, you will conduct private and group dance classes throughout the week. You and the Fred Astaire team will help students reach their personal dance goals, from a single event to a lifelong journey of dance growth. You will have a unique honor to enhance people’s lives every day, meeting and working closely with people from all walks of life for personal enrichment.

Studio hours run throughout the week, but we also host many events on weekday evenings and weekends. You will need and want to attend these events with your students.

Enriching lives physically, mentally, emotionally and socially through the positive, transforming power of dance. Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is the leader in ballroom dance instruction across the country and worldwide. Founded in 1947 with one studio on Park Avenue in Manhattan, we have grown our franchise network to 180 locations serving over 25,000 students.

We welcome everyone interested in starting their dance journey because we believe dance is for everybody and for every body. Students notice the atmosphere of kindness, warmth, and care at every location – an energy and sense of "FADS community" that is welcoming, non‑judgmental, and fun.

We offer group and private lessons, choreograph wedding dances, provide opportunities to perform in beautiful venues, host local parties for practice and camaraderie, and we host an average of 35 spectacular branded national, inter‑regional, and regional dance competitions annually giving students and professionals opportunities to compete in a variety of categories.

• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and 100% passionate about dance.
• Outstanding customer‑service skills.
• Understanding of what it takes to be successful and willingness to commit to the work.
• Hold themselves accountable.
• Unselfish team players.
• Eagerly accept coaching and feedback for improvement.
• Positive outlook – cup always half full.
• Exceptional physical fitness/endurance levels to perform this role successfully.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with students of all ages.

• 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 teach the 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.

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Multiple opportunities to earn bonuses.
• Competition winnings.
• Benefits including PTO/Vacation, continuing education, health and wellness benefits.