Our Dance Teacher job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Dance Teacher role
A Dance Teacher instructs students in various forms of dance, including ballet, hip-hop, tap, jazz, and contemporary. They create choreography and teach proper technique, form, and posture, while fostering an enjoyable and positive learning environment.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Dance Teacher is to provide instruction in the art of dance. This includes teaching students the fundamentals of different styles of dance, such as ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip hop, and more. Dance Teachers also provide instruction on proper technique and body position for various dance steps, help students develop their own choreography, teach students about the history and culture of dance, and create an environment that encourages creativity and enjoyment.
Dance Teacher Summary
The Dance Teacher is responsible for providing instruction in various dance styles and techniques to students of all ages and abilities. The teacher must be able to create engaging, creative and safe learning environments for their students. The teacher must have excellent communication skills and be able to motivate and challenge their students. The teacher must be knowledgeable in various dance styles, including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and modern. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: developing lesson plans, teaching classes, keeping accurate records of student progress, and attending various professional development activities. The teacher must also be able to work with a variety of people, including parents, peers, and other professionals in the dance community.
Dance Teacher Duties
- Plan and teach dance classes
- Develop and implement choreography
- Provide instruction on techniques, artistry and performance
- Supervise and mentor students
- Maintain a safe and organized learning environment
Dance Teacher Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to teach a variety of dance styles
- Knowledge of proper technique, posture and body alignment
- Ability to motivate and inspire students
- Ability to choreograph routines
Dance Teacher Requirements
- Experience teaching dance to students of all ages and ability levels
- Knowledge of a variety of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and tap
- Ability to choreograph and teach dance routines
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
Personal Traits
- Patient
- Creative
- Organized
- Knowledgeable in dance styles
- Passionate about dance
- Good communication skills