Dance teachers train and educate pupils of all ages in different styles of dance. They may specialise in one style or a broader range, working in private dance studios, schools and leisure or community facilities.
Dance teachers work in a variety of styles which include:
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates vary considerably depending on:
Teachers of dance can charge freelance rates of between £10.00 to £30.00 per hour or between £80 to £160 a day.
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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You should have:
You should also be:
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT)
Tel: 020 7240 5703
E-mail:
info@cdmt.org.uk
Website:
http://www.cdmt.org.uk/
Creative and Cultural Skills
Tel: 020 7015 1800
E-mail:
info@ccskills.org.uk
Website:
http://www.ccskills.org.uk/
Website (2):
https://ccskills.org.uk/careers
Twitter:
@CCskills
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ccskills
Creative and Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for advertising, crafts, cultural heritage, design, music, performing, literary and visual arts.
Creative Scotland
Tel: 0345 603 6000
E-mail:
enquiries@creativescotland.com
Website:
http://www.creativescotland.com/
Website (2):
http://opportunities.creativescotland.com/
Twitter:
@CreativeScots
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/CreativeScotland
One Dance UK
Tel: 020 7713 0730
E-mail:
info@onedanceuk.org
Website:
http://www.onedanceuk.org
Twitter:
@onedanceuk
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/onedanceuk
Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)
Tel: 020 7326 8000
E-mail:
info@rad.org.uk
Website:
http://www.rad.org.uk/
Twitter:
@RADheadquarters
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/RoyalAcademyofDance
Scottish Ballet
Tel: 0141 331 2931
E-mail:
feedback@scottishballet.co.uk
Website:
http://www.scottishballet.co.uk
Twitter:
@scottishballet
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/scottishballethq/
YDance (Scottish Youth Dance)
Tel: 0141 552 7712
E-mail:
info@ydance.org
Website:
http://www.ydance.org
Twitter:
@YDanceScotland
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/YDanceScotland
YDance is the National Youth Dance Agency for Scotland.