Dance Parade is seeking qualified teaching artists to join our team and to contribute to our mission.
Dance Parade’s Community Engagement Programs offer participants of all ages - in schools, recreation facilities, senior centers and at public events - opportunities to discover their own innate capacity for the communication of ideas, thoughts, and feelings through the medium of dance. Our programs provide a curriculum where students can learn about the world culture and history of a particular dance genre, learn techniques and choreography, and perform dances for their community and in the annual Dance Parade & Festival in New York City. School programs that culminate with the Annual Dance Parade & Festival are offered from February to May. 

Desired Qualifications:

-Experience teaching youth (NYC DOE experience is a plus but not required)
-Classroom management skills
-Reliable and professional
-Dance background and choreographic experience
-Eligible to work legally as an independent contractor
-Experience working with older adults (applicable for our Ageless Action programs)
-Availability and a willingness to facilitate class participation in the Dance Parade & Festival on Saturday, May 16th, 2026

2026 program placement is based on schedule availability and demand. 
Season: February-May

To apply, please fill out our CE Inquiry Form linked here: https://danceparade.org/ce-inquiry-form/

Qualified teaching artists will be invited for a phone interview, and if selected, must attend an online training either January 22nd or 23rd, 2026 6-8pm.