What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dance Consultant & Specialist position at Fred Astaire Dance Studios?
Location: Kansas City, MO
Studio Hours: 1:15 PM – 10:00 PM (Catering to our adult professional clientele)
Position Type: Full-Time Career Track
About Us
Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is a global network with a rich legacy of excellence in dance education, where we make a positive impact on people’s lives daily. We are actively expanding our brand footprint right here in Kansas City and are seeking motivated, dynamic professionals for a long-term career. We pride ourselves on creating an exciting, high-energy environment, and we are looking for a dedicated team member eager to grow with our business and help us expand.
Job Summary
Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is seeking a motivated and dynamic Dance Consultant to join our team. This is not a position for a casual instructor who simply comes in to teach a class and leave; this is a comprehensive, active career path.
As a Dance Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in managing the client lifecycle. You will act as an advisor and strategist, guiding prospective adult students through their dance journey and helping them select the best classes, programs, and long-term paths to meet their personal goals. You will be the friendly face and knowledgeable guide welcoming guests to our studio, providing exceptional customer service, and directly driving student enrollment and retention.
No prior dance instruction experience is required. We provide 100% of the comprehensive paid training needed to master both our consulting framework and our foundational dance curriculum.
Career-Minded Professionals: Individuals looking for a long-term professional home with an ambition to grow into leadership and advanced coaching roles.
Consultative Mindset: High-energy, articulate individuals who can build trust with adult professionals, handle face-to-face enrollment, and project confidence.
Schedule Alignment: Ability to thrive during our standard afternoon/evening operating hours (1:15 PM – 10:00 PM), matching our clients' schedules.
Reliability & Integrity: A dependable team player dedicated to maintaining high professional boundaries and standards.
Benefits, Compensation & Perks
Travel Opportunities: Exciting opportunities to travel for regional and national Fred Astaire dance competitions, showcases, and professional training seminars.
Performance Bonuses: Competitive bonus structures that directly reward your success in student enrollment, retention, and studio growth.
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Days: Generous paid time off and dedicated sick leave to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
Healthcare Support: Monthly healthcare stipend to assist with medical premium costs.
Comprehensive Paid Training: Continuous, elite training provided on studio business operations, consultative sales, and dance education.