{"id":5312,"date":"2018-12-28T06:15:39","date_gmt":"2018-12-28T11:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fredastairedan.wpengine.com\/default\/?page_id=5312"},"modified":"2024-02-26T12:11:47","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T17:11:47","slug":"careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/central-tennessee\/careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Dance Instructor Positions with FADS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5312\" class=\"elementor elementor-5312\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ca4fd1b elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"5ca4fd1b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-738ad7c5\" data-id=\"738ad7c5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77c045c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77c045c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step Up Your Career!<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ab14669 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3ab14669\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-538c2878\" data-id=\"538c2878\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a4012aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a4012aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dance Instructor Positions with Fred Astaire Dance Studios<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57c60e4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57c60e4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The world of ballroom dance instruction continues to grow in popularity. In fact, there\u2019s never been a better time than now to consider an exciting and rewarding career with Fred Astaire Dance Studios as a certified dance instructor! We are always looking for outgoing, enthusiastic individuals to add to our winning team. At Fred Astaire Dance Studios, you\u2019ll be part of a warm and welcoming community that will inspire you and your students to reach new heights, feel and look confident, and have fun doing it! Our teaching philosophy is simple and straightforward: learning how to ballroom dance should always be fun! You\u2019ll instruct students of all ages and abilities, and help them realize their ballroom dancing goals, in a friendly and inspirational atmosphere.<\/p><div class=\"read-more-text-2\"><ul><li>Competitive benefits, flexible schedule<\/li><li>Great earnings potential<\/li><li>Regional &amp; National Pro-Am and Professional Dance Competitions<\/li><li>Over $580,000 in annual Pro and Pro-Am prize money awarded<\/li><li>Access to top-level dance coaches helps further your dancing skills<\/li><li>Expert training programs develop your dance and business skills<\/li><li>Go on to become a studio manager, supervisor \u2013 even a dance studio owner!<\/li><li>Stable, creative &amp; FUN work environment\u2026 since 1947<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>So what are you waiting for? Contact us today, to learn more about job openings across the United States. 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Our training program ensures a consistent, high-level of dance instruction, because it teaches our instructors how to teach in a way that people naturally learn! Our dance curriculum is also continuously reviewed by world-famous former dance champions and registered judges on the Fred Astaire National Dance Board, to ensure only the finest and most up-to-date curriculum for you, and for our students.\n     \n    \n     \n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box \">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger\">\n    \n        \n    <div class=\"ue_title\">How much previous dance experience do I need?<\/div>\n    \n    \n        <div class=\"ue_expand_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ue_expand\">\n      <div class=\"ue_expand_inside\">\n      <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb ue_accordion_icon\" ><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span>\n      <span class=\"uc_active bbb ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n  <\/div>\n  <!-- end of heading -->\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content\" >\n          Fred Astaire Dance Studio Instructors hail from all over the country, and all over the world! Many have Fine Arts degrees and are actively-competing, award-winning professional dancers. Most Instructors have prior dance experience from a class or professional setting. Because of our thorough and comprehensive instructor training and certification program, prior teaching experience is recommended but is not necessarily required.\n     \n    \n     \n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box \">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger\">\n    \n        \n    <div class=\"ue_title\">Where are the current Dance Instructor openings?<\/div>\n    \n    \n        <div class=\"ue_expand_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ue_expand\">\n      <div class=\"ue_expand_inside\">\n      <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb ue_accordion_icon\" ><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span>\n      <span class=\"uc_active bbb ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n  <\/div>\n  <!-- end of heading -->\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content\" >\n          There are Fred Astaire Dance Studios located throughout the United States, and we\u2019re always looking for qualified, outgoing and enthusiastic individuals to add to our winning team of Dance Instructors. Simply submit the request form at the bottom of this page to get started, and your information will be immediately directed to Fred Astaire studio owners in the geographic area(s) you specify.\n     \n    \n     \n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box \">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger\">\n    \n        \n    <div class=\"ue_title\">Will this position help me advance my dance skills?<\/div>\n    \n    \n        <div class=\"ue_expand_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ue_expand\">\n      <div class=\"ue_expand_inside\">\n      <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb ue_accordion_icon\" ><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span>\n      <span class=\"uc_active bbb ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n  <\/div>\n  <!-- end of heading -->\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content\" >\n          Absolutely! Our Instructor Certification and training programs will help you dance (and teach) at your optimal level. We also host a series of spectacular Regional & National Pro-Am and Professional Dance Competitions (with over $580,000 in annual Pro and Pro-Am prize money awarded!), and provide access to our top-level dance coaches to help further your dancing skills.\n     \n    \n     \n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box \">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger\">\n    \n        \n    <div class=\"ue_title\">What is the career advancement potential at a Fred Astaire Dance Studio?<\/div>\n    \n    \n        <div class=\"ue_expand_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ue_expand\">\n      <div class=\"ue_expand_inside\">\n      <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb ue_accordion_icon\" ><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span>\n      <span class=\"uc_active bbb ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n  <\/div>\n  <!-- end of heading -->\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content\" >\n          Nationwide, our network of Fred Astaire Dance Studios offer the possibility of unlimited career growth potential! Currently, the majority of Fred Astaire studio owners began as dance instructors. The right person with the necessary skills and abilities may have the opportunity to progress to become a studio manager, supervisor \u2013 and could even open their own Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studio in as little as 5 years of starting with the company. Our Conceptual Method of Teaching program and continuous management training opportunities make that possible, helping to ensure that our instructors have all the skills required to be excellent teachers now, and to potentially open their own Fred Astaire Dance Studio in the future.\n     \n    \n     \n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box \">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger\">\n    \n        \n    <div class=\"ue_title\">What are the working hours at Fred Astaire Dance Studios?<\/div>\n    \n    \n        <div class=\"ue_expand_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ue_expand\">\n      <div class=\"ue_expand_inside\">\n      <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb ue_accordion_icon\" ><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span>\n      <span class=\"uc_active bbb ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n  <\/div>\n  <!-- end of heading -->\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content\" >\n          Most Fred Astaire Dance Studios operate anywhere from 11am to 10pm Monday through Friday, to accommodate our students\u2019 busy and varied schedules. Many studios also conduct lessons, practice parties, team matches and \/ or coaching sessions on Saturdays.\n     \n    \n     \n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uc_ac_box \">\n  <div class=\"uc-heading uc_trigger\">\n    \n        \n    <div class=\"ue_title\">Are Fred Astaire Dance Instructor positions full-time or part-time?<\/div>\n    \n    \n        <div class=\"ue_expand_spacing\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ue_expand\">\n      <div class=\"ue_expand_inside\">\n      <span class=\"uc_dactive bbb ue_accordion_icon\" ><i class='fas fa-plus'><\/i><\/span>\n      <span class=\"uc_active bbb ue_accordion_icon\"><i class='fas fa-minus'><\/i><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n  <\/div>\n  <!-- end of heading -->\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"uc_content\" >\n          At Fred Astaire Dance Studios, we generally hire our instructors full-time, as there is a lot of on-the-job training involved and we are looking for dance instructors who are interested in a career, not just a job. 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