Dance Instructor at Discovering Talent Academy

Discovering Talents Academy, a fast-growing Nursery and Primary School in Gwarinpa, Abuja, offers first class education from preschool to primary levels. We use the blended Nigeria-Montessori curriculum in Early Years and the blended Nigeria-British curriculum at the primary level. We do not only focus on best practices in the teaching and learning process, we also build talents in a wide range of skills and this in a short while affirms their ego and builds their confidence.

At Discovering Talents Academy, we believe that every child is unique and talented, this drive leads us to establishing rich skill aquisition programmes for students.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Dance Instructor

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Conducting structured dance classes tailored to different skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
• Teaching various dance styles such as ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, salsa, ballroom, or traditional/cultural dances.
• Demonstrating proper dance techniques, posture, coordination, and rhythm.
• Helping students improve their flexibility, strength, and stamina.
• Creating and choreographing dance routines for performances, competitions, or school events.
• Coaching students on stage presence, expression, and confidence.
• Organizing and overseeing rehearsals to ensure readiness for performances.
• Evaluating students' performance and providing constructive feedback.
• Identifying areas of improvement and offering personalized coaching.
• Keeping records of attendance, progress, and achievements.
• Encouraging discipline, respect, and dedication in dance practice.
• Fostering teamwork and collaboration in group routines.
• Teaching students the importance of commitment, patience, and perseverance
• Teaching students safe stretching and warm-up technique
• Maintaining a safe and clean dance environment.
• Planning and coordinating dance performances, recitals, or cultural programs.
• Preparing students for dance competitions and external showcases.
• Collaborating with schools, arts organizations, or event coordinators for performances
• Encouraging students to express emotions and storytelling through movement
• Scheduling classes and managing student enrollments.
• Maintaining dance equipment, costumes, and studio cleanliness.
• Communicating with parents or guardians about student progress and class updates

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr.recruitment@dtcademy.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.