Dancing With Stars Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Summary: Celebrate Christmas by being a part of our NEW Stars, Lights & Christmas Nights Parade™. We are looking for energetic and outgoing individuals who enjoy interacting with our guests and helping Create Memories Worth Repeating™. Applicants should be comfortable with performing choreographed movements and dancing while completing the parade twice nightly walking up to 3 miles per shift.

This is a Seasonal position with evening hours.

This position begins 10/23/2026 and ends 1/2/2027.

Must be at least 16 years of age.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Portray a character through movements, gestures, and dance while maintain character throughout performances.
• Use costumes and props to help bring character to life to create engaging guest experience.
• Interact guests in a caring, friendly, and enthusiastic manner while maintaining a high level of energy and professionalism.
• Perform as a member of a group.
• Participate in rehearsals, and learn choreography, staging, and clocking as directed by Director or other members of leadership.
• Responsible for completing your own hair and makeup in accordance to the performance standards.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to communicate effectively.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ability to lift and/or move 10 pounds frequently to 100 pounds maximum
• The ability to stand and walk on uneven terrain, inclines, asphalt, and concrete continuously
• The ability to walk up to 3 miles nightly
• The ability to perform choreographed actions related to performing continuously
• The ability to remember locations, understand and carry out instructions continuously
• The ability to work in extreme weather frequently
• The ability to work at a rapid speed continuously

Required Experience

• One to three months of dance experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Work Environment:

This role takes place in an outdoor, high-energy holiday parade setting with evening performances. Performers are frequently exposed to a range of weather conditions, including cold, wind, rain, and occasional snow and are expected to remain in character throughout. Some roles require wearing a full-body costume including head coverings, which may limit vision, ventilation, and movement. the environment includes loud music, flashing lights, large crowds, and variable walking surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, and inclines. Performers must maintain enthusiasm, high energy, and strong guest engagement while walking and dancing long distances – over 3 miles each night. The atmosphere is festive but physically demanding, requiring stamina, focus, and the ability to adapt quickly during live performances.

Benefits Offered:

• Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.
• Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones.
• Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks, and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
• 401K & Profit Sharing - Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement plans is available to hosts after they have been with the Company for 3 months (Monthly Plan Entry Dates)
• Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees.
• Mary's Well House - Employee health center that provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays, and lab work for a co-pay, whether insured or not.
• Free Tuition – Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. Learn more at https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner

See all of the benefits offered through Silver Dollar City at: https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans