Part-Time Dance Instructor/Choreographer - Daytime

DivaDance • Charlotte, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

DivaDance is hiring a part-time instructor to teach daytime, all-levels, pop-music-inspired choreography classes in Charlotte. The instructor will teach original choreography within the consistent DivaDance class format and is expected to be responsive, dependable, and engaging. Before teaching, the hiree must complete the online Instructor Development Program, which includes training, welcome, warmup and cooldown, and choreography video submissions. The applicant must first attend three DivaDance classes; the Charlotte owner funds the program, with a $100 deposit from the instructor that is returned after three months of teaching classes.

The scheduled class is Tuesdays from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Open Door Studios in Plaza Midwood, with a total time commitment of 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Instructors should arrive 20 minutes early to prepare and have reliable transportation. They may also be asked to teach at two other studio locations if accessible. Vacation and schedule adjustments can be accommodated when communicated up to six weeks in advance; otherwise, instructors may swap classes with staff.

Compensation is tiered according to instructional experience and starts at $30 per class, with the opportunity for higher compensation after 50 classes. Instructors may also choreograph and coach performers for performance programs, including leading five to seven rehearsals, and may participate in programs when not scheduled to work. Staff receive 50% off member pricing for performance programs, video shoots, and workshops, as well as free access to classes they are not scheduled to teach. Applicants must submit a video link showing original choreography. DivaDance is an equal-opportunity employer and expects staff to align with its values of inclusivity, accountability, positivity, curiosity, and engagement.

Requirements

• Experience teaching adults.
• Experience choreographing for adults.
• Reliable transportation to reach classes.
• Ability to complete the Instructor Development Program before teaching.
• Applicants must submit a link to a video of original choreography; applications without a choreography link will not be considered.
• Alignment with DivaDance Charlotte's core values: inclusivity, accountability and growth, positivity, curiosity, and engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Former dance team, drill team, or cheerleading experience.
• Willingness to choreograph performance routines and coach performers.

Responsibilities

• Teach daytime DivaDance classes using the company's consistent format and original choreography.
• Complete the online Instructor Development Program before teaching, including required training and choreography video submissions.
• Attend three DivaDance classes before beginning instructor training.
• Arrive early to prepare for clients and be responsive and dependable in communications.
• Possibly teach at two additional studio locations when accessible.
• Communicate vacation and schedule adjustments up to six weeks in advance, or arrange a class swap with staff.
• Optionally choreograph routines for performances and coach performers through five to seven rehearsals.
• Submit a video of original choreography as part of the application.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and schedule accommodation when requested up to six weeks in advance.
• Professional development opportunities and leadership growth paths, including pathways to franchise ownership.
• A $100 training deposit is returned after three months of teaching classes.
• 50% discount on member pricing for performance programs, video shoots, and workshops when not scheduled to work.
• Free classes at DivaDance when not scheduled to teach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed