Dance Instructor

Arts Bonita | Bonita Springs, Florida

Inspire. Create. Make a Difference.

For immediate consideration click here to apply on Arts Bonita website

Arts Bonita is seeking passionate, energetic, and engaging Dance Instructors to join our growing Education Department. We are expanding our dance programming and are looking for talented educators who are excited to teach students of all ages while helping us build one of Southwest Florida's premier community arts education programs.

This is an outstanding opportunity for instructors who enjoy a variety of teaching experiences—from children's summer camps and after-school programs to adult classes and educational outreach in local schools.

Immediate teaching opportunities are available for Summer Camp, with additional Fall classes and year-round programming beginning soon.

What You'll Do

As a Dance Instructor, you may have the opportunity to:

Teach engaging dance classes for children, teens, and adults

Lead specialty workshops and master classes

Teach in Arts Bonita's Summer Camp programs

Participate in educational outreach programs in local schools

Develop and introduce new classes based on your expertise

Choreograph student performances and showcases when appropriate

Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment

Inspire students of all skill levels while promoting creativity, confidence, and artistic growth

Collaborate with fellow instructors and Arts Bonita staff to expand and strengthen our dance offerings

We Are Looking For Instructors In

Arts Bonita welcomes instructors with experience in one or more of the following disciplines:

Ballet

Tap

Jazz

Contemporary

Modern

Hip-Hop

Musical Theatre

Creative Movement

Ballroom

Latin Dance

Cultural Dance

Adult Fitness Dance

Other specialty dance styles

Qualifications

Previous teaching experience required

Professional dance training and/or performance experience

Excellent communication and classroom management skills

Ability to work with students of varying ages and abilities

Passion for arts education and community engagement

Reliable, professional, and enthusiastic

Background screening may be required for instructors working with youth

Why Join Arts Bonita?

Arts Bonita is one of Southwest Florida's leading multidisciplinary arts organizations, offer over 1000 classes annually and serving thousands of students and patrons each year through classes, performances, exhibitions, and community outreach.

We offer:

Immediate teaching opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Competitive instructor compensation

Opportunities to teach throughout the year

Educational outreach programs in local schools

Summer, Winter and Springs Camp teaching opportunities

Fall and seasonal class assignments

The ability to develop and grow your own program

Supportive, collaborative faculty and staff

Significant opportunity for professional growth as our education programs continue to expand

Whether you're an experienced educator or an accomplished performer looking to share your passion, we'd love to hear from you.