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How to hire a dance teacher

Dance teacher hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring dance teachers in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a dance teacher is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new dance teacher to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a dance teacher, step by step

To hire a dance teacher, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire a dance teacher:

Here's a step-by-step dance teacher hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a dance teacher job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new dance teacher
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a dance teacher do?

Dance Teachers are responsible for leading dance classes to teach individuals or groups of people various dancing techniques. Dance Teachers are required to help their students improve their dancing skills by participating in amateur or professional dance competitions or performing in social events such as high school reunions. They must teach one or more dance genres such as ballet, ballroom, or hip hop. They must also be physically fit and should possess a good sense of quality music.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your dance teacher job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a dance teacher for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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    A dance teacher's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, dance teachers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    The following list breaks down different types of dance teachers and their corresponding salaries.

    Type of Dance TeacherDescriptionHourly rate
    Dance Teacher$15-34
    First Aid InstructorFirst aid instructors teach people skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid for poisoning, choking, and even burning. Instructors may teach both adults and children... Show more$13-34
    Field InstructorA field instructor supervises students and makes arrangements for their employability after. They help students prepare in their respective field by designing a consistent and progressive map of responsibility, from simple to more complex ones, which enable them to gradually cope and have a smooth transition while ensuring their health and safety... Show more$12-49
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Hip Hop Dance
    • Role Model
    • Front Desk
    • Musical Theater
    • Dance Program
    • Dance Studio
    • Pointe
    • Warm UPS
    • Fine Arts
    • Private Lessons
    • Modern Dance
    • Classroom Management
    • Creative Movement
    • Dance Choreography
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    Responsibilities:
    • Lead sports activities and work with younger kids as they create different craft projects.
    • Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
    • Choreograph dance pieces for the children and organize performance details (costumes, rehearsals, parent communication) for company concerts.
    • Create and run up-to-date and relevant drills.
    • Credit in first aid and CPR training.
    • Plan various student activities and run sports programs.
    More dance teacher duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in the dance teacher job description is a good way to get more applicants. A dance teacher salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

    For example, the average salary for a dance teacher in North Carolina may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level dance teacher. Additionally, a dance teacher with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

    Average dance teacher salary

    $47,909yearly

    $23.03 hourly rate

    Entry-level dance teacher salary
    $32,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 29, 2025

    Average dance teacher salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1New York$70,827$34
    2New Jersey$61,963$30
    3Massachusetts$54,984$26
    4Connecticut$53,700$26
    5Maryland$52,807$25
    6Nevada$51,904$25
    7South Carolina$51,269$25
    8Michigan$49,532$24
    9California$49,001$24
    10Florida$46,561$22
    11Arizona$46,323$22
    12Rhode Island$46,220$22
    13District of Columbia$44,747$22
    14Illinois$43,622$21
    15Georgia$43,201$21
    16Virginia$42,267$20
    17Pennsylvania$42,171$20
    18Texas$38,163$18

    Average dance teacher salary by company

  4. Writing a dance teacher job description

    A good dance teacher job description should include a few things:

    • Summary of the role
    • List of responsibilities
    • Required skills and experience

    Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a dance teacher job description:

    Dance teacher job description example

    This position is in Stockton, CA.

    About Aspire:
    Aspire Public Schools operates 40 high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools serving 16,000 students in underserved communities across California and in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1998, Aspire is one of the nation's largest open-enrollment public charter school systems serving predominantly low-income students, and delivering a rigorous College for Certain education to students in grades K-12.

    Our promise at Aspire Public Schools is that every child receives a high-quality education to prepare them for success in college, career and life. Every day, our community of students, parents, teachers and staff come together to learn and grow so that every child's aspirations are within reach.


    The Opportunity:
    Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. As an instructor at Aspire, you will deliver high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. In addition, you will empower students to take control of their own learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of our nationally recognized model. Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree.

    What You Will Do:

    • Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college
    • Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
    • Assess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
    • Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child's education
    • Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
    • Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches

    What You Will Bring:

    • Bachelor's degree
    • Valid Physical Education Teaching Credential or Multiple Subject required
    • 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
    • Knowledge of subject matter, including State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
    • Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
    • Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
    • Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices

    Compensation:
    Competitive.

    Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

  5. Post your job

    To find the right dance teacher for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

    • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with dance teachers they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit dance teachers who meet your education requirements.
    • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.
    To find dance teacher candidates, you can consider the following options:
    • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
    • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
    • Post your job on free job posting websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    During your first interview to recruit dance teachers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new dance teacher

    Once you've decided on a perfect dance teacher candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

    It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new dance teacher. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a dance teacher?

Hiring a dance teacher comes with both the one-time cost per hire and ongoing costs. The cost of recruiting dance teachers involves promoting the job and spending time conducting interviews. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider the cost of dance teacher recruiting as well the ongoing costs of maintaining the new employee.

The median annual salary for dance teachers is $47,909 in the US. However, the cost of dance teacher hiring can vary a lot depending on location. Additionally, hiring a dance teacher for contract work or on a per-project basis typically costs between $15 and $34 an hour.

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