Dance Teacher
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that teaches dance and choreography techniques and expressive skills, planning and implementing programs suited to students' levels and goals.
Description
Dance teachers are specialists who teach various dance genres such as ballet, jazz dance, and hip-hop. They plan and conduct lesson programs, create choreography, provide individualized technical guidance, support staging for group recitals and performances, and pay attention to safety management and injury prevention. They offer instruction to enhance body control and expressiveness for students across a wide range of ages and goals, from beginners to advanced levels, and require communication skills to maintain and boost motivation.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to rising health consciousness and increasing demand for dance education, with expansion in new areas such as online lessons and programs for seniors.
Personality Traits
Expressive / Instructionally Skilled / Patient / Sociable
Work Style
Freelance / Full-time / Part-time / School Instructor / Studio Employment
Career Path
Junior Instructor → Senior Instructor → Chief Instructor → Studio Manager → Freelance Instructor
Required Skills
Choreography / Dance Techniques / Lesson Plan Creation / Musical Rhythm Understanding / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
Anatomy and Exercise Physiology / Communication Skills (English) / Expression Guidance / Stage Direction and Lighting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention is required for subtle body movements and posture adjustments. |
| Communication Skills | To build trusting relationships with students and provide detailed instruction. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is needed for original choreography and expression guidance. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for prolonged demonstrations and continuous instruction. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it focuses more on physical expression than quantitative analysis. |
Aliases
- Dance Instructor
- Dance Lecturer
- Dance Teacher
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