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Dance Teacher Finder LLC

Dance Instructor & Choreographer Positions Available

Dance Teacher Finder LLC, Syracuse, New York, United States

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Ballet & Dance of Upstate NY is Growing! We’re looking for passionate and experienced Dance Instructors/Choreographers to join our team for the 2025–2026 season and beyond!

We are hiring teachers in all styles and levels of dance, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, and acro. We are especially seeking a ballet instructor with pre-professional training experience to work with our dedicated students ages 18 months and up.

Our programs begin with a Mommy & Me class for dancers as young as 18 months and extend through pre-professional training for advanced students preparing for professional careers.

What We Offer

A positive and professional teaching environment

A supportive team with strong leadership and mentorship

An opportunity to impact students both artistically and personally

Ballet & Dance of Upstate NY has become one of Upstate New York’s most prominent and premier schools for ballet and dance training. Offering the highest quality of instruction in Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, and Tap, Kathleen Rathbun’s Artistic Staff provides students with the tools to pursue professional dance careers. Rathbun’s unique teaching style emphasizes technique, discipline, detail, and musicality while motivating students to discover and develop their own artistic voices. Whether or not students choose to pursue dance professionally, the skills gained through this training prepare them for success in all areas of life.

Key Responsibilities

Teach technique and choreography appropriate to the style and level

Create age-appropriate, engaging routines

Foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment

Follow studio curriculum and contribute to a collaborative team culture

Prepare for classes with thoughtful planning and professionalism

Encourage growth, confidence, and artistic development in every dancer

Ideal Candidate Traits

Organized and reliable

Energetic and positive

Respectful and professional

Excellent communicator

Passionate about dance education

A team player who uplifts others

-Work Location: In person – Syracuse, NY

Ready to inspire and be inspired? Submit your resume and/or cover letter highlighting your experience and why you’d love to join the Ballet & Dance of Upstate NY family!

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