Dancing With Class

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Dancing With Class (DwC) is the youth outreach partner of May I Have This Dance, Inc, and is a leading provider of in-school and after-school dance programs in Chicago and beyond. Through an innovative social and multi-cultural dance curriculum, DwC brings the Art & Etiquette of Dance into the lives of young people.

We are currently in need of energetic dance instructors to lead school-based dance classes for students in grades K-8. Applicants must have a background in dance (any style) and previous teaching experience. You will receive training on our curriculum – a great opportunity to expand your dance skills in Ballroom/Latin/Swing and cultural dance.



These are part-time positions (typically 2-8 hours per week), and applicants must have reliable transportation. All instructors must also pass a background check.

Requirements:
- AT LEAST two afternoons per week with availability between 2-5pm
- Attend fall training September 5th and 12th
- Willing to travel anywhere in the city to teach, especially Southwest side as we have a heavy concentration of programs in this region
- participation in DwC training and team player attitude!
- great rapport with people, especially kids
- strong dance background of any kind

If you are a great candidate, please email the below to [email protected]

1) Resume and contact information (please include dance experience, non-dance work experience and education background on your resume)
2) Availability (specifically weekdays from 1-5pm)
3) A brief paragraph describing why you would be successful teaching dance in a school environment

This job is an excellent source of supplemental income for performing artists, fitness professionals, college students, or anyone with a flexible schedule and passion for empowering youth through dance.

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