Professional Dancer/ Dance Instructor

Dance Instructor / Professional Dancer

📍 Location: Fred Astaire Dance Studios® - East Greenwich
💃 Join Our Growing Team!

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® - Warwick is excited to expand our team of professional dance instructors! Whether you're an experienced dancer/instructor or completely new to the world of dance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Join Us?

If you love:
✔️ Interacting with people
✔️ Staying active & having fun
✔️ Helping others achieve their goals
✔️ Controlling how much you earn
Then a career with Fred Astaire Dance Studios - East Greenwich is for you!

About the Role

As a Dance Instructor, you’ll:

• Teach private and group dance lessons
• Help students achieve their dance goals, from social dancing to competitive training
• Participate in exciting studio events, competitions, and showcases
• Work with a team that creates a welcoming, fun, and supportive atmosphere
• Stay active in a career that enhances lives physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially

📅 Schedule: Regular studio hours occasional evening and weekend events

Who We Are

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® Warwick is a leader in ballroom dance instruction worldwide! Founded in 1947, we now have 180 locations globally, serving over 25,000 students. We believe that dance is for everybody and every BODY, and we foster an inclusive, energetic, and welcoming environment.

What We Offer

✅ Comprehensive training – No dance experience? No problem! We provide professional training to help you succeed
✅ Career growth opportunities – Advancement into leadership roles, coaching, and competitions
✅ A supportive & fun team – Work in an environment that values kindness, warmth, and community
✅ Exciting events & competitions – We host over 35 national, inter-regional, and regional dance competitions annually

How to Apply

📩 If you’re ready to start an exciting career in dance, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding and fun profession with Fred Astaire Dance Studios - East Greenwich.

Requirements

Our best instructors share these qualities:

✅ Passion for dance – Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and 100% committed to growth

✅ Exceptional customer service – Loves working with people of all ages

✅ Strong work ethic – Willing to put in the effort to be successful

✅ Accountability – Takes responsibility for their own progress

✅ Team-oriented – Works well with others and supports the studio’s success

✅ Coachable mindset – Open to feedback and eager to improve

✅ Positive attitude – Always sees the glass as half full

✅ Physical endurance – Maintains fitness to perform at a high level

Benefits

As a Fred Astaire Certified Dance Instructor, you can expect:
💃 A high-energy, fun-filled work environment!
💃 Opportunities to participate in and teach group/private lessons, performances, parties, and competitions
💃 The best initial and ongoing professional dance training in the country
💃 A robust and well-established curriculum to help guide student success
💃 Access to top-level national dance coaches to refine your skills
💃 Expert training programs to develop both dance and business skills
💃 Professional advancement at all levels, including studio ownership opportunities
💃 Opportunities to compete and earn championship titles and prize money (Pro & Pro-Am categories)
💃 Beautiful venues to perform with professionals and students
💃 Travel opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

💰 Salary commensurate with experience
💰 Multiple opportunities for bonuses
💰 Competition winnings
💼 Benefits include:

• PTO/Vacation
• Continuing Education

Successful Dance Instructors:

• 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.
• Are unselfish team players.
• Eagerly accept coaching and feedback for improvement.
• Have a positive outlook – cup is always half full.
• Establish exceptional physical fitness/endurance levels to perform this role successfully.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with students of all ages.

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® - East Greenwich, RI
Full-Time Positions Available

Join Our Growing Team!

No dance experience required! Fred Astaire Dance Studios® - East Greenwich is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team of professional dance instructors. Whether you have years of dance instruction experience or you're completely new to dance, we provide comprehensive training to help you succeed!

If you love interacting with people, staying active, helping others achieve their goals, and want control over your earning potential, a career with Fred Astaire is the place for you.

About Fred Astaire Dance Studios®

Founded in 1947 with one studio on Park Avenue in Manhattan, Fred Astaire Dance Studios® has grown to 180 locations worldwide, serving over 25,000 students. We are the leader in ballroom dance instruction, proudly honoring the legacy of Mr. Fred Astaire while enriching lives—physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially—through the transforming power of dance.

Our mission is simple: We believe dance is for everybody and for every BODY! From the moment students walk through our doors, they experience an atmosphere of kindness, warmth, and care. Our welcoming, non-judgmental, fun community is what keeps students coming back and what makes working here truly special.

Here at Fred Astaire Dance Studios® East Greenwich studio, we offer private and group lessons, choreograph wedding dances, host local parties, provide performance opportunities, and participate in approximately 35 spectacular National, Inter-Regional, and Regional competitions annually.

What You'll Do

As a high-energy, customer-focused dance instructor, you will:

• Teach private and group dance lessons in various ballroom styles throughout the week
• Build meaningful relationships with students from all walks of life and help them reach their personal dance goals
• Guide students on their journey—whether preparing for a single event or pursuing lifelong dance growth
• Attend studio events, parties, and competitions with your students (some weekday evenings and weekends)
• Participate in ongoing professional training to continuously enhance your dance and teaching skills
• Create a welcoming environment where every student feels valued and supported
• Collaborate with your Fred Astaire team to deliver an exceptional student experience

You'll have the unique privilege of enriching people's lives every day and gaining personal fulfillment you won't find in any other career.

Who We're Looking For

Successful Fred Astaire Dance Instructors are:

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about helping others
• Exceptional at customer service and building rapport with diverse individuals
• Collaborative team players who support their colleagues
• Open to coaching and feedback for continuous improvement
• Positive and solutions-oriented with a growth mindset
• Committed to the work required to achieve success
• Accountable and reliable
• Physically fit with the stamina to teach dance throughout the day
• Comfortable working with students of all ages and abilities

Physical Requirements: This role requires standing, walking, and dancing for extended periods. Must be able to demonstrate dance movements and maintain high energy levels throughout the workday.

Schedule: Studio hours are Monday through Friday, 12:30 PM to 8:00 PM, with Friday evening parties extending until 9:00 PM. Must be available for some weekday evenings and weekend events.

What We OfferComprehensive Training & Development

• The best initial and ongoing professional dance training in the country
• Access to top-level national dance coaches
• Expert training programs to develop both dance and business skills
• Robust, well-established dance curriculum and teaching methods

Career Growth Opportunities

• Professional advancement at all management levels
• Potential path to studio ownership
• Opportunities to compete and earn championship titles in Pro and Pro-Am categories
• Beautiful venues to perform with other professionals and with your students

Exciting Perks & Activities

• High-energy, fun-filled work environment
• Participate in group lessons, private lessons, performances, parties, and competitions
• Travel opportunities to competitions and events

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonuses with multiple earning opportunities
• Competition prize money potential
• Paid Time Off (PTO) / Vacation
• Continuing Education support
• Health and Wellness Benefits

Ready to Start Your Dance Career?

Join a global family of dance professionals committed to pursuing excellence through dance. Experience the rewarding feeling of transforming lives while building your own successful career.

To Apply: Submit your resume and a brief statement about why you're interested in joining the Fred Astaire Dance Studios team.

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® - East Greenwich welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.