What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dance Instructor — Paid Professional Training position at Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Smithtown?
Love dancing? Love working with people? Imagine building a career where you can do both — with professional training, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow your income as you develop.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Smithtown, NY is looking for an energetic, outgoing, and career-minded individual to join our team as a full-time Dance Instructor.
No ballroom experience required. We provide paid professional training!
Whether your background is in ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, theater, gymnastics, figure skating, or another movement-based discipline, we're interested in your potential, personality, and passion for dance.
We're not just offering a job. We're offering an opportunity to build a long-term career in the dance industry.You May Be a Great Fit If You:
- Have experience in dance, athletics, or another movement/performance-based activity
- Are naturally outgoing, positive, and energetic
- Love meeting and connecting with people
- Are reliable, coachable, and eager to learn
- Enjoy being part of a team
- Take pride in presenting yourself professionally
- Want to grow and develop professionally
- Are looking for a long-term career opportunity
You do not need ballroom experience. We can teach you ballroom. We're looking for the right person!What We Provide
- Paid professional ballroom dance training
- Direct training and mentorship from accomplished professional ballroom dancers and coaches
- Guaranteed full-time hours after successful completion of the training period
- Performance-based lesson commissions
- Continued professional dance and teaching development
- Opportunities to grow within the studio and Fred Astaire Dance Studios organization
- A dynamic, social, and team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities to participate in studio events, showcases, and the competitive ballroom dance world
Schedule
Candidates must be consistently available:
- Tuesday–Friday: From 12:50pm till 9:00 PM
- Saturday: From 10am till 5pm
- Sunday & Monday: Off
This is a full-time, on-site position in Smithtown, New York.Compensation & Career Growth
Paid Professional Training
- Starting at $17/hour during the initial training period (approximately 30 hours per week).
Full-Time Instructor Compensation
- Guaranteed 40-hour workweek upon successful completion of training
- Guaranteed weekly base of $800, plus performance-based lesson commissions
- Increasing earning opportunities as you develop your teaching skills and build your student schedule
Additional Paid Opportunities
- Studio events and dance marathons
- Showcases and performances
- Dance competitions and special events
Real Career Potential
Established instructors at our studio currently earn the annualized equivalent of approximately $80,000–$125,000 in gross compensation from teaching lessons alone, based on their current weekly earnings and lesson volumes.
These figures reflect experienced instructors with established teaching schedules. They are not typical starting earnings, guaranteed annual salaries, or a promise of future income.
Our goal is to help new instructors develop a strong teaching schedule within their first six months through ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development. Individual progress and earnings vary.Who We're Really Looking For
Technique can be taught. Personality, reliability, work ethic, and the desire to grow are what truly matter to us.
If dance has always been part of your life and you've wondered whether you could turn that passion into a professional career, we'd love to meet you!
Apply with your resume and tell us a little about your dance, movement, athletic, or performance background.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Smithtown, New York