Dance Teacher

Dance Teacher can find below useful information about pay scale, different types of services, experience, and steps to apply for jobs.

Definition

Dance Teacher provides instruction to students at a given time frame on dance moves and techniques. The work responsibility of a Dance Teacher includes discussing and interpreting choreography, prep casting sessions, and performing to live audiences as needed. The most common services are alignment/balance/co-ordination, facilitates dance rehearsals, provide effective feedback, specialize in dance genres, and knowledge in several elements of dance moves.

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Dance Teacher can provide following services

  • Instruct and train student in dance
  • Create new and unique dance techniques
  • Online teaching platforms
  • Provide dance classes in-home or classroom settings
  • Engage students in learning
  • Communicate their development plan
  • Effective learning strategies like practice often

What are the steps to find Dance Teacher jobs?

To become a Dance Teacher, please see below steps:

What is the pay range for a Dance Teacher?

Dance Teacher pay scale is $50-$100 per hour depends on work responsibility, length of time, and personalized dance session needed for student. The student pays an average $500/month for part-time dance classes on Care4s.

Do I need experience to become a Dance Teacher?

Dance Teacher needs to be certified to conduct dance classes. It involves different dance moves and techniques. Successful Dance Teacher has the following skills:

  • Monitor and evaluate student’s performance
  • Provide progress reports as required
  • Create plan for student success
  • Establish goals for student dance activities
  • Communicate effectively with students

Additional Certification or skills Tutor can have but not required are as follows:

What does it take to be an expert?

It needs a holistic understanding of student behavior, their achievements, and what activities they enjoy in life. This will lead to become a successful or an “expert” Dance Teacher:

  • Eager to learn (E) – The best dance teacher quickly learns their daily routine such as dance moves, elements, and new techniques.
  • Expectations (XP) – Ask students their expectations, this will help you to understand the task needs to be performed while on the job. In addition, please ask about their strengths and weaknesses to develop a plan for them.
  • Emergency (E) – Student can have emergencies and require special attention. Always have their contact information, and back-up emergency contact details.
  • Recognize comfort level (R) – Prior to starting a job, it is highly recommended to schedule meet & greet meetings to make sure you’re comfortable with the student. This will help you to have a smooth transition.
  • Thinking forward (T) – Approach a student with a caring, positive attitude will go a long way. Think ahead of student likes and dislikes in dance instruction to build trust in them.

Are you interested in becoming a Dance Teacher? Create your Dance Teacher profile now on Care4s.