What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dance Instructor – Full Time | Paid Training + Benefits position at Dance With Me Dance Studios?
Dance Instructor – Ballroom & Partner Dance | $40,000–$150,000
Dance With Me Studios is the fastest-growing ballroom studio chain in America — 14 locations across 6 states, founded by Maks and Val Chmerkovskiy of Dancing with the Stars.
We're hiring full-time instructors who want a real career in dance, not a gig.
What this job actually looks like:
- Teach private lessons to adult students (this is the majority of your schedule and income)
- Lead group classes and host studio social parties
- Perform with students at showcases and Pro-Am competitions
- Monday–Friday, 12 PM–8:30 PM. Saturdays optional but recommended while you build your schedule.
What you earn:
- Guaranteed weekly base pay — you earn this even while building your student load
- Per-lesson pay on top (your income grows as your schedule fills)
- Competition income — instructors who compete with students earn significantly more
- Entry level: $40,000–$60,000. Established: $70,000–$100,000 . Top instructors: $120,000
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Paid training (3–4 weeks when you start, ongoing throughout your career)
- Relocation assistance available
- Visa assistance available for international candidates
What we're looking for:
- Dance background in any styles - ballroom, Latin, or partner dance styles (salsa, bachata, swing) preferred
- You don't need to know every style. If you can move and you love to teach, we'll train you.
- Warm, professional, and great with people
- Ready to build long-term relationships with students — this is a teaching and relationship career
What makes DWM different:
We provide your students. Our marketing fills intro lessons — you focus on teaching, not finding clients. You walk into a full studio system with support, training, and a clear path: Instructor → Coach → Manager → Studio Owner.
Our studios are built like palaces. This is not a gym.
Salary : $40,000 - $100,000