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Dance Administrator Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

School Counselor

Southfield, MI · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student needs * Conduct ... Spring Dance * Field Day * Classroom Push-Ins     * * SEL Lessons * Impulse Control

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School Counselor

Southfield, MI · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student needs * Conduct ... Spring Dance * Field Day * Classroom Push-Ins     * * SEL Lessons * Impulse Control

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$30 - $34/hr

As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality ... It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of ...

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$30 - $37/hr

As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality ... It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of ...

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You will never miss that dance recital or once in a lifetime concert. Join our team! We are looking ... You can squeeze in the schedule, order, or inventory but favorite admin times are before everyone ...

You will never miss that dance recital or once in a lifetime concert. Join our team! We are looking ... You can squeeze in the schedule, order, or inventory but favorite admin times are before everyone ...

Dance Administrator information

What is a dance administrator?

Dance Administrators are professionals who manage the business, organizational, and operational aspects of dance companies, studios, or organizations. Their responsibilities often include budgeting, scheduling, marketing, fundraising, event planning, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. They act as a bridge between artistic staff and stakeholders, helping to create an environment where dancers and choreographers can focus on their creative work. Dance Administrators play a crucial role in the success and sustainability of dance organizations by handling logistics and strategic planning.

What does a dance administrator do?

As a dance administrator, your job is to help run a dance studio or academy. In this role, you may help enrollment efforts, advertise your company to potential parents and students, and perform various administrative tasks to help keep your school running. Dance administrators may work exclusively with a single studio or oversee multiple academies in a predefined geographic area. This is exclusively a management and administrative position and should not be confused with teaching or choreography roles. However, many dance administrators have at least some experience in these areas in order to understand the daily requirements and responsibilities of dance teachers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dance administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dance Administrator, you need strong organizational skills, administrative experience, and often a background in arts management or a related field. Familiarity with scheduling software, budgeting tools, and event management systems is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail are essential soft skills for coordinating programs and supporting dancers and staff. These skills and qualities are crucial for efficiently managing operations, ensuring smooth event execution, and fostering a productive dance environment.

What are the typical challenges a dance administrator faces when managing multiple programs or events simultaneously?

Dance Administrators often juggle several programs, performances, and community outreach events at once, which requires strong organizational and time-management skills. Balancing the needs of artistic staff, instructors, and participants while adhering to budget constraints and tight timelines can be demanding. Clear communication and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential to ensure all events run smoothly and stakeholders remain informed. Regular collaboration with both creative and administrative teams is also key to overcoming these challenges effectively.

What is the difference between Dance Administrator vs Dance Coordinator?

AspectDance AdministratorDance Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires a background in arts management, dance, or related fields; certifications are optionalOften requires a degree or experience in dance or event planning; certifications are less common
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices, dance companies, arts organizationsEvent venues, rehearsal spaces, community centers
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by dance companies, arts organizations, educational institutionsCommon in dance studios, community programs, arts festivals
Primary ResponsibilitiesManaging administrative tasks, budgeting, liaising with stakeholdersCoordinating dance events, rehearsals, scheduling performers

While both roles support dance organizations, a Dance Administrator focuses on overall management and operations, whereas a Dance Coordinator handles event and rehearsal logistics. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are popular job titles related to Dance Administrator jobs in Michigan?

For Dance Administrator jobs in Michigan, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Dance Administrator jobs in Michigan look for?

The top searched job categories for Dance Administrator jobs in Michigan are:

Infographic showing various Dance Administrator job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

.2 High School Dance Teacher

Academy School District 20

Athens, MI • On-site

$46K - $58K/yr

Part-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


Academy District 20 rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

140th of 640 rated elementary and secondary schools


Job description

Location:

Home School Academy

Recruiting Start Date:

07/22/2026

This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.

Estimated Start Date:

08/10/2026A licensed professional who designs and delivers learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area; organizes and facilitates the learning process utilizing a variety of evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology; participates in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social and emotional success of students; consistently evaluates student progress, makes appropriate adjustments, and communicates student progress; regularly collaborates, reflects, and grows to improve learning opportunities for students.

In general, this position works Thursdays and requires a Colorado Teaching license endorsed in Dance. The selected candidate will work with students and fellow teachers on choreography used in school performances.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

  • Reports consistently for work as scheduled

  • Performs other duties as assigned

  • Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

  • Demonstrates mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught; at elementary is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content; at secondary has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is a content area expert

  • Provides instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction

  • Develops and implements lessons that connect to a variety of content areas and disciplines; emphasizes literacy and mathematical practices

  • Demonstrates knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught

  • Establishes a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students

  • Fosters a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers

  • Demonstrate an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a community of learners

  • Engages students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all students

  • Works collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students

  • Plans and delivers effective instruction and creates an environment that facilitates learning for their students

  • Demonstrates knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students

  • Uses formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and to use results to inform planning and instruction

  • Integrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences

  • Establishes and communicates high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Provides students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership

  • Models and promotes effective communication

  • Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership

  • Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct

  • Links professional growth to professional goals

  • Responds to a complex, dynamic environment

  • Demonstrates leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession

  • Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required

  • Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements

  • Ensures that students are supervised at all times

  • Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students

  • Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives

  • Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs

  • Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy

  • Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested

  • Manages materials and supplies

  • Models appropriate conduct at all times

  • Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators

  • Performs non-instructional duties as directed

  • Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students

  • Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance

  • Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations

  • Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable

  • Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning

  • Uses effective conflict resolution

  • Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems

  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

  • Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems

  • Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public

  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions

  • Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

  • Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities

  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision

  • Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility

  • Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings

  • Computer proficiency including office productivity applications

  • Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

  • Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting

  • Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness

  • Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills

  • Detail-oriented

  • Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible

  • Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills

  • Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher

  • Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community

  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills

  • Student-centered and relationship-focused

  • Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community

  • Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

  • The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.

  • The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.

  • The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.

  • The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.

  • The teacher operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally.

  • The teacher routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment.

  • The teacher is directly responsible to provide for the health, safety, and welfare and education of students, ensuring students are under supervision at all times.

Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions

  • Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties

  • Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices

  • Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

  • The job is very active and regularly requires periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing while on duty. While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is regularly required to talk and hear.

  • The position requires the ability to speak and to be understood, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

  • The teacher frequently is required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms.

  • Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students when necessary.

Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.), Meets subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements - Academy District 20, Teacher License:Initial - Colorado Department of Education, Teacher License:Professional - Colorado Department of Education

Preferred Qualifications:

Compensation Range:

$52,800.00-$85,242.00

(Based on education and experience at 100% FTE)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

7.5

Hours per Day:

1.5 hours per day

Number of Days per Year:

183 Days M-F

Benefits Eligibility:

Under Part-time - Ineligible

For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

How to Apply:
New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:

  • A current resume

  • Complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts (in color, readable, and reflecting official status where applicable)

  • Applicable Colorado License or evidence of eligibility as indicated in the job posting ("Evidence of Eligibility" means license application with CDE is in process)

  • (optional) Three current letters of recommendation (ie: within the last 2-3 years)


Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.

Hiring Manager Email:

keisha.hill@asd20.org

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