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Open Instructor Roles

If your style isn’t listed but aligns with adult-first training, we still want to hear from you.

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What Success Looks Like at Pumps

At Pumps, we are not just looking for talented dancers. We are building leaders.

Success here means:

  • Safe, structured classes with clear progressions
  • Adult-friendly teaching (no shame-based coaching)
  • Strong community energy + welcoming vibe
  • Professional communication + reliability
  • Retention-focused mindset (we build rooms that grow)
  • Active participation in promoting your class


Marketing Expectation

Instructors are expected to promote their classes on Instagram.

We support you with:

  • Content capture (short clips + photos)
  • Posting guidance
  • Consistent branding alignment

You don’t have to do it alone — but you do need to show up for your class beyond the studio walls.

Heels Instructor (Adult Dance)

You will:
• Teach heels technique + choreography across levels
• Lead structured warm-up, drills, phrase work, and cool-down
• Coach confidence + performance quality safely
• Provide modifications for various bodies + footwear comfort
• Assist with opening/closing + check-ins


You’re a great fit if you:
• Have strong heels foundations (alignment, turns, weight transfer)
• Can teach multiple levels with clear progressions
• Bring a body-positive, non-intimidating presence
• Have 3+ years teaching adults


Nice to have:
• Injury prevention or conditioning knowledge
• Showcase/performance team choreography experience

Hip Hop Instructor (Adult Dance)

You will:
• Teach groove, bounce, textures, foundations + choreography
• Create a beginner-friendly but high-energy environment
• Use drills + progressions to build retention
• Maintain culturally aware instruction + music choices


You’re a great fit if you:
• Have strong foundational hip hop training
• Can clearly break down movement
• Manage group energy confidently
• Have 3+ years teaching adults


Nice to have:
• Freestyle/cypher facilitation
• Community-building class formats

Adaptive Dance Instructor (Adults with Disabilities)

You will:
• Lead adaptive dance classes for adults with varied abilities
• Create structured, predictable class plans
• Offer seated/standing modifications
• Communicate clearly with caregivers/support staff
• Maintain strong safety protocols


Certification Required:
Adaptive/special needs dance certification (or equivalent).
If not certified, we will cover the cost in exchange for a 1-year teaching commitment.


You’re a great fit if you:
• Have experience working with people with disabilities
• Teach with patience, clarity, and dignity-first approach
• Are consistent and reliable


Nice to have:
• CPR/First Aid
• Sensory-friendly programming experience

Chair Dance Instructor (Adult Dance)

You will

  • Offer beginner-friendly progressions + options for experienced dancers
  • Prioritize safety, and body-positive coaching
  • Bring strong musicality, clean counts, and a supportive teaching style
  • Help with occasional pop-ups/workshops and performance-style choreography 

You’re a great fit if you

  • Have experience teaching adult dancers (mixed levels) and can keep the vibe fun + structured
  • Can cue clearly, demo confidently, and coach without intimidation or shame
  • Know how to build choreography that’s accessible (knees/wrists/low back friendly options)
  • Are reliable, communicative, and aligned with an inclusive community

Nice to have

  • Heels, jazz funk, hip-hop, or burlesque background
  • Experience filming quick class promos / comfort being on camera

Pumps & Pirouettes

250 Commercial Street Suite 3006 Manchester NH 03101

(603) 518-5350

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