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Lake Winnepesaukah

Spookah Dancer

Rossville, GA · On-site

Learn and perform choreographed dance routines as directed by the Director/Choreographer. * Participate in the nightly WinnepeSPOOKAH opening performance. * Perform in scheduled WinnepeSPOOKAH ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for dance director in Georgia is $60,770.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,600.00 and $75,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a dance director do?

A Dance Director oversees the artistic vision, choreography, and overall direction of dance performances and programs. They work with dancers, instructors, and production teams to create and refine routines, ensuring high-quality performances. Responsibilities often include selecting music, designing choreography, managing rehearsals, and coordinating logistics for shows. Additionally, they may mentor dancers, hire staff, and collaborate with other artistic professionals. Their goal is to bring creative concepts to life while maintaining technical excellence and artistic integrity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dance director?

To thrive as a Dance Director, you need expertise in dance technique, choreography, production planning, and a background in performing arts education or significant professional experience in dance. Familiarity with music editing software, stage management systems, and relevant teaching or safety certifications is often required. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills help a Dance Director collaborate effectively with dancers, staff, and creative teams. These abilities are crucial for ensuring high-quality performances, maintaining a positive rehearsal environment, and meeting production goals.

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Infographic showing various Dance Director job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,770 per year, or $29.2 per hour.

Dance Director / Dance Studio Manager

Fred Astaire Dance Studios

Duluth, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is excited to be able to offer the role of Dance Director / Studio Manager. If you love interacting with people, having fun, helping others, staying active, and having control over what you earn, you will love a career with Fred Astaire!

As a high energy, customer-focused Dance Director, you will oversee the 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, full time studio hours throughout the week; however, we host some events that take place on some weekday evenings and some weekends as well which you will need and want to attend with your students and oversee the staff.

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.

Requirements

Successful Dance Directors / Studio Managers:

  • Are self-motivated, enthusiastic and 100% passionate about dance.
  • Have outstanding customer service skills.
  • Understand what it takes to be successful and are willing to commit to the work.
  • Hold themselves accountable and others accountable
  • Are unselfish team players and can inspire and lead a team.
  • Eagerly accept coaching and feedback for improvement.
  • Have a positive outlook – cup is always half full.
  • Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with students of all ages.
  • Have an attention to detail and have excellent communication skills

Benefits

As the Dance Director / Studio Manager, you can expect us to provide you:

  • A high energy-fun filled work environment!
  • A variety of activities to participate in and offer students such as group and private lessons, performances, parties and competitions.
  • The best initial and ongoing professional dance training in the country.
  • A robust and well-established dance curriculum and program to train the staff and students.
  • Access to top-level national dance coaches to help further your dance skills.
  • Expert training programs to develop both your dance and business skills.
  • Professional advancement at all management levels including studio ownership!
  • Opportunities to compete and earn championship titles and prize money in both Pro and Pro-Am categories.
  • Beautiful venues to perform with another professional and with your students.
  • Travel opportunities.

Our compensation plan includes multiple components:

  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • Profit share
  • Multiple opportunities to earn bonuses.
  • Competition winnings
  • Benefits including: PTO/Vacation, Continuing Education, Health and Wellness Benefits