We’re looking for dance teachers who will bring their experience in ballet, jazz, tap, or contemporary to our studio. If you’re someone who lives and breathes dance, loves teaching, enjoys connecting with people, and believes that dance should bring joy to everyone, regardless of age, then you’re exactly who we’re looking for!

We are now inviting applications for several part-time teaching positions for teaching Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary  and Tap to both adults and children.

To apply, please:

• Fill out the application form below
• Send your CV to Kathleen Curwen-Walker, Artistic Director  ballet@nzballet.co.nz

We look forward to welcoming a passionate and versatile teacher to our team!

TAP, JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY (COVER)

Tap, Jazz & Contemporary Teacher – Cover Teaching Opportunity

Dance for Life Academy is currently looking for a Tap and Jazz teacher to provide cover teaching for our Tap, Jazz  & Contemporary programmes.

We would love to introduce you to the wonderful community of adults and junior students who make up the Dance for Life family. Our classes are supportive, creative, and focused on building confidence, skill, and a love of dance.

This role involves covering scheduled classes and may suit a teacher looking for flexible teaching opportunities within a positive studio environment. Opportunities also exist for regular scheduled classes for the right teacher.

If you enjoy working with both adult and junior dancers and would like to be part of a welcoming and passionate dance community, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact us for more details.

ADULT BALLET

Teaching ballet to adults is so fulfilling! We are looking for an experienced teacher to be able to “cover teach” Adult Ballet classes from beginner through to advanced levels with permanent teaching opportunities available in the future.

Experience in any training system is welcome and training in our own syllabus is offered.

Join Our Cover Teacher Pool

​Calling all passionate dance teachers in all genres to join our cover teacher pool and be part of our dynamic teaching team at DFLA. You’ll have the chance to fill in for teachers on leave, participate in in-house training, be invited to additional dance events, and be amongst the first in line for future ongoing jobs with us.

Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire everyone to dance. Guided by passionate teachers, students develop confidence, excellent technique, poise, and a lifelong love for dance.

Our Values

Qualities that make you a great fit as a teacher at DFLA will be :

• Dedication to providing excellent dance training
• Commitment to personal development and willingness to be guided by the Artistic Director
• Encouraging and Supportive of students at classes and shows
• Conscientious class reporter and willing to attend termly staff meeting
• Keen collaborator with staff

We remunerate our teachers according to qualifications and experience.

Take the first step towards joining our amazing teaching team by applying here: