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How much do ballroom dance jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for ballroom dance in the United States is $17.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the ballroom dance position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Ballroom Dance Instructor, you need excellent dance technique, knowledge of various ballroom styles, and formal dance training or certification from accredited programs. Familiarity with sound systems, music editing software, and sometimes video recording tools is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to motivate and instruct students of different skill levels are crucial. These abilities ensure effective teaching, student retention, and a positive, inspiring learning environment.

What is a ballroom dance?

A Ballroom Dance job typically involves teaching, performing, or choreographing ballroom dance styles such as waltz, tango, foxtrot, and cha-cha. Professionals in this field may work as instructors at dance studios, competitive dancers, or performers in events and stage productions. Responsibilities often include demonstrating techniques, working with students of various skill levels, and preparing for competitions or performances. Some may also judge dance competitions or create choreography for special events like weddings and showcases.

How much do ballroom dancers make?

Ballroom dancers' earnings vary widely based on experience, location, and whether they work as performers, instructors, or competitors. Professional dancers can earn from a few thousand dollars annually to over $50,000, with top performers and instructors earning more through performances, teaching, and competitions. Many dancers supplement income through teaching classes or coaching clients.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a ballroom dance instructor?

Ballroom Dance Instructors usually spend their days teaching group classes and private lessons to students of all ages and skill levels. They demonstrate dance routines, provide personalized feedback, choreograph routines for performances or competitions, and often assist in organizing dance events or showcases. Instructors may also be responsible for curriculum planning and maintaining lesson schedules. Collaboration with other teachers, studio staff, and sometimes event coordinators is common to ensure a smooth and engaging experience for students.

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Infographic showing various Ballroom Dance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 48% Full Time, 48% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $35,730 per year, or $17.2 per hour.

Ballroom Dance Instructor

Fred Astaire Dance Studios

East Greenwich, RI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

We are growing! Fred Astaire Dance Studios - East Greenwich is excited to be adding to our team of professional dance instructors. We are currently hiring for Dance Instructor. Whether you have years of dance and/or dance instructor experience or none at all, you could have a successful future with us! If you love interacting with people, having fun, helping others, staying VERY active, and having control over what you earn, you will love a career with Fred Astaire!

As a high energy, customer-focused instructor, you will conduct private and group dance classes throughout the week. You and your Fred Astaire team will help students to reach their personal dance goals through many different ways - from a single event to a lifelong journey of dance growth. You will have a unique honor to enhance people's lives every day. You will meet and work closely with people from all walks of life which will give you a level of personal enrichment you could never experience in any other environment.

We maintain regular studio hours throughout the week; however, we host many events that take place on some weekday evenings and some weekends as well which you will need and want to attend with your students.

Who we are:

Enriching lives - physically, mentally, emotionally & socially, through the positive, transforming power of dance.

Fred Astaire Dance Studios is the leader in ballroom dance instruction across the country and around the world. Founded in 1947 with one studio on Park Avenue in Manhattan, we have grown our franchise network to 180 dance studio locations serving over 25,000 students! We are global family, proudly honoring the legacy of Mr. Fred Astaire, committed to pursuing excellence of life through dance.

We welcome everyone who is interested in starting their dance journey because we believe that dance is for everybody and for every BODY! People ask "Why do students stay with Fred Astaire Dance Studios?" It is because of the atmosphere of kindness, warmth and care given and received at every location. It's what our students tell us they notice from the first time they step inside our studio - an energy and sense of "FADS community" that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and FUN!

Fred Astaire Dance Studios has something for everyone. We offer group and private lessons, choreograph wedding dances or just prepare the happy couple and wedding party for the big day, provide opportunities to perform in beautiful venues, host local parties for dance practice and comradery and we host an average of 35 spectacular branded National, Inter-Regional and Regional Dance Competitions annually giving our students and professionals opportunities to compete in a variety of categories.
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