Job Title: Dance Instructor
Location: TheStudio for Dance and the Arts/The Rockbridge Ballet in Lexington, Virginia
Reports To : Artistic/Executive Director
Type: Part-Time
Overview:
TheStudio for Dance and the Arts/The Rockbridge Ballet is seeking an experienced and passionate dance instructor to join our dynamic teaching team for the 2026-2027 season. We are specifically looking for a teacher with expertise in Creative Movement, Acrobatics, Tap, and Hip Hop, although we also welcome applicants with skills in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, and Modern. Applicants should have experience teaching dance, particularly to young children, and a strong desire to foster creativity and build foundational movement skills. Teachers in this role will be responsible for engaging students of all ages, with an emphasis on developing young dancers’ love for movement and dance. Teachers will also be involved in the Year End Recital production in May 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach dance classes for students of various ages in Creative Movement, Acrobatics, Tap, or Hip Hop, with the option to teach other styles, including Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, and Modern.
- Develop age-appropriate lesson plans for young children that encourage creativity, motor skill development, and an early love for dance.
- For older students, teach more advanced classes, providing clear instruction and safe techniques.
- Foster a positive, encouraging, and supportive learning environment for all students, especially young children, to help them grow both technically and artistically.
- Ensure all students are safely and effectively guided through their lessons.
- Maintain a professional and punctual demeanor, arriving at least 15 minutes before each scheduled class.
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to support the overall growth of the dance program.
- Attend rehearsals and performances for the Year End Recital, and additional events including our Open House.
Qualifications:
- BA, BFA, or MFA in dance preferred but not required.
- Experience working with young children and teaching dance to students of various ages and skill levels, ages range from 3-18.
- Strong classroom management and teaching skills, particularly for young children.
- Ability to demonstrate proper technique and offer clear corrections to students.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially when engaging with children and their parents.
- Must be available to teach Monday through Thursday, with classes starting around 3:30 PM (specific days may vary based on the schedule).
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Applicants must be available for an interview and a sample teaching class as part of the application process.
Additional Details:
- Schedule: Flexible, based on availability. Classes are typically scheduled after school hours, starting at 3:30 PM, Monday – Thursday.
- Sample Class Requirement: Applicants will be asked to teach a sample class and participate in an interview to showcase teaching style and technical knowledge.
Compensation:
This is a part-time position offering a competitive hourly rate based on experience and expertise.
How to Apply:
- Interested applicants should email The Rockbridge Ballet with a resume or CV along with a cover letter. Please include the position title in the subject line of your email.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.