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Hofstra University

Adjunct Faculty, Dance

Hempstead, NY · On-site

The Dance Program welcomes applications from artists, dance-makers and teachers to contribute to the ballet and/or contemporary dance curriculum. This individual will engage students across a range ...

DK Dance Productions

Dance Teacher

Jerseyville, IL · On-site

DK Dance Productions seeks experienced dance teachers who love children and want to share their ... Has a background in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, and/or lyrical preferred.

DK Dance Productions

Dance Teacher

Alton, IL · On-site

DK Dance Productions seeks experienced dance teachers who love children and want to share their ... Has a background in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, and/or lyrical preferred.

DK Dance Productions

Dance Teacher

Florissant, MO · On-site

Do you enjoy teaching dance and sharing your dance knowledge with children? DK Dance Productions ... Has a background in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, and/or lyrical preferred.

Dance Connection

Dance Teacher

Islip, NY · On-site

Contemporary/Lyrical * Acro * Technique & Enrichment Classes * Performance Company & Competition Availability: For our Summer 2025 season, classes are scheduled to run between July 22-August 14.

Purdue University

Lecturer, Dance

West Lafayette, IN · On-site

The Dance Program presents numerous exhibits and performances, including the Purdue Contemporary Dance Company biannual concerts, as well as periodic experimental dance concerts featuring our faculty ...

Corky Bell School of Dance

Dance Instructor

Helena, AL · On-site

Contemporary Responsibilities: * Teach students proper dance technique * instruct students to perform, rehearse, and memorize dance routines * Be a role model to all age students and an ambassador ...

Corky Bell School of Dance

Dance Instructor

Helena, AL · On-site

Contemporary Responsibilities: * Teach students proper dance technique * instruct students to perform, rehearse, and memorize dance routines * Be a role model to all age students and an ambassador ...

Clayton Valley Dance Academy

Dance Instructor

Concord, CA · On-site

$30 - $50/hr

Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Musical Theater experience is also a plus but we are looking to hire for teachers with a background in teaching Tap, Tumbling and Preschool dance right away. We would ...

Clayton Valley Dance Academy

Dance Instructor

Concord, CA · On-site

$30 - $50/hr

Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Musical Theater experience is also a plus but we are looking to hire for teachers with a background in teaching Tap, Tumbling and Preschool dance right away. We would ...

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How much do contemporary dance jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for contemporary 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 Contemporary Dance position, and why are they important?

To thrive in contemporary dance, you need strong technical dance skills, physical conditioning, a background in multiple movement styles, and often formal education in dance or performing arts. Dancers may utilize choreographic software, video analysis tools, and attend workshops or accredited dance programs to refine their craft. Creativity, resilience, teamwork, and adaptability are important soft skills, allowing for effective collaboration and interpretation of diverse choreography. These abilities are vital for delivering expressive performances, sustaining a demanding practice schedule, and evolving within a competitive artistic field.

What is a Contemporary Dance job?

A Contemporary Dance job typically involves performing, choreographing, or teaching contemporary dance, a fluid and expressive dance style that blends elements of ballet, modern, and jazz. Dancers may work with professional dance companies, theaters, or as freelancers in performances, workshops, or education. Choreographers create original pieces, often experimenting with movement and storytelling. Many contemporary dancers also teach classes or workshops to share their expertise. This career requires strong technical skills, creativity, and physical endurance.

What does a typical workweek look like for a contemporary dancer?

A typical workweek for a contemporary dancer often combines daily technique classes, rehearsals for upcoming performances, personal conditioning, and time spent learning new choreography. Dancers may also participate in creative collaboration sessions, costume fittings, and occasional outreach or teaching activities. Schedules can vary depending on company projects, performance timelines, and touring commitments, sometimes including evening and weekend work. This dynamic environment fosters professional growth and keeps the work engaging, with frequent opportunities to connect and collaborate with choreographers, fellow dancers, and the wider performing arts community.

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Infographic showing various Contemporary Dance job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,730 per year, or $17.2 per hour.
Assistant Professor in Dance

Assistant Professor in Dance

Scripps College

Claremont, CA • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Description
Scripps College, a women's liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, invites applications for a tenure track dance position at the rank of assistant professor, which will begin July 1, 2023. The Scripps Dance program has two full-time faculty and several part-time instructors. It offers a B.A. degree with a major or minor in Dance. All Scripps Dance classes strive to place course material in its socio-cultural and historic context.
The department seeks a contemporary dance artist with embodied expertise in a non-western dance form to teach dance practice courses and dance composition. The preferred candidate will also have experience in at least one of the following areas: somatics, critical dance studies, or dance technologies. The candidate will have demonstrated a commitment to fostering equity and inclusivity in their teaching, and an ability to make cross-disciplinary connections in their course content.
Additional responsibilities include producing dance concerts, advising senior thesis projects, participating in the college's Core Curriculum in Interdisciplinary Humanities, serving as department chair in rotation with other fulltime faculty upon completion of third year contract renewal, and contributing to college governance.
Scripps College is one of seven members of The Claremont Colleges cluster located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. In keeping with its ongoing commitment to build and support a diverse and equitable academic community, Scripps College actively encourages applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups. Preference will be given to applicants committed to improving higher education for underrepresented students.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will hold an MFA or PhD in Dance or related field; demonstrated excellence in teaching technique and choreography from a critical perspective, and the experience to direct written work. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the College's goal of improving higher education for underrepresented students.
Application Instructions
Applicants are invited to submit the following materials: cover letter, CV, brief choreography statement with media links of the candidate's work, names of three professional references, a separate statement addressing how the candidate has contributed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion through their work, and a teaching statement with media link that demonstrates the candidate's teaching of physical practice.
Review of applications will begin November 11, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.
For further information, please call (909) 607-2934.

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