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Dance Instructor - Tanglewood YMCA

Roanoke, VA · On-site

Responsible for teaching safe, fun and effective dance classes to children and adults. Works ... Use music with appropriate lyrics as established by the Program Director. * Cover your classes when ...

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Dance Instructor - Salem Family YMCA

Salem, VA · On-site

Responsible for teaching safe, fun and effective dance classes to children and adults. Works ... Use music with appropriate lyrics as established by the Program Director. * Cover your classes when ...

philaymca

The Youth Dance Instructor is expected to have a high degree of knowledge and a high level of ... Complete timely reports of incidents to the director/supervisor, complaints or compliments of the ...

philaymca

The Youth Dance Instructor is expected to have a high degree of knowledge and a high level of ... Complete timely reports of incidents to the director/supervisor, complaints or compliments of the ...

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Dance Instructor - Kirk YMCA

Roanoke, VA · On-site

Responsible for teaching safe, fun and effective dance classes to children and adults. Works ... Use music with appropriate lyrics as established by the Program Director. * Cover your classes when ...

My Gym

Children's Fitness Center Director

Burke, VA · On-site

$40K/yr

As a director, you will lead and train the staff in all areas of operations. You will be leading ... sports, dance, cheer, gymnastics, martial arts, or related field) o Effective leadership and ...

The Little Gym

Gym Director

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$65K - $67K/yr

The Gym Director reports directly to the owner and General Manager. General responsibilities ... dance and sports prep, plus enjoyable extras like camps, Parents' Survival Nights and Awesome ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for dance director in Virginia is $71,353.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,100.00 and $88,700.00 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.

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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 Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $71,353 per year, or $34.3 per hour.

Dance Instructor - Tanglewood YMCA

YMCA

Roanoke, VA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

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Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

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Job description

Responsible for teaching safe, fun and effective dance classes to children and adults. Works directly with the Dance Coordinator to maintain continuing education on safety, different class formats and teaching skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  1. Attend instructor meetings and chorography seminars.
  2. Stay current with the latest safety information and research in the dance industry.
  3. Maintain current CPR and national dance certification(s).
  4. Participate in special events.
  5. Use music with appropriate lyrics as established by the Program Director.
  6. Cover your classes when you are unable to teach. Classes are not to be cancelled.
  7. Keep the music library organized, keep the equipment organized, straighten up after your class.
  8. Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

  • Memory recognition of members and their names
  • Ability to operate audio equipment such as CD/Tape player and headphones
  • Able to lift up to 25 lbs
  • Able to maintain count
  • Ability to project voice over music
  • Jump, kick, step, lunge, stand, sit, push, pull, stretch, lift, and various dance movements.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Hold current certifications or at least two years teaching experience in specialty classes such as: Ballet, Jazz, Tap and other dance forms.
  • Maintain continuing education credits as appropriate to maintain certifications.

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