Job Description for a Dance Instructor

A dance instructor instructs, explains, and demonstrates techniques and methods of dance with musical or rhythmic accompaniment, to students of all ages.

Dance Instructors

Dance instructors are considered to be self-enrichment teachers because they provide instruction to students who desire to take their classes for either pleasure or self-improvement.

Dance Instructor Duties

Dance instructor jobs are hands-on. The instructor should be able to demonstrate methods and techniques for the class, observe and correct dance students as they attempt to do it themselves, and offer suggestions to students on how to improve their dance techniques.

Dance Instructor Schedule

Dance instructors are rarely full-time salaried positions. The majority work part time, are self-employed, or have several part-time dance instructor assignments.

Dance Instructor Qualifications

Dance instructors need to have patience, the ability to explain and instruct, experience and formal training in the form of dance they are teaching.

Dance Instructor Salary

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the median hourly wage for self-enrichment teachers across several fields is approximately $17.00 dollars.

References

• BLS: Teachers---Self-Enrichment EducationTeachers---Self-Enrichment Education
• BLS: Dancers and Choreographers
• Career Planner: Dancer Description

Resources

• Dance Teacher Magazine: Finding the Right Fit