Dance Instructor

Company Description ILLUMA Studio is a boutique performing arts studio that provides accessible, recreational dance programs for families seeking quality instruction without heavy financial or time commitments. Since 2018, the studio has delivered dance and musical theatre programs across Greater Vancouver community centres, including locations in Richmond and multiple Vancouver neighbourhoods. ILLUMA Studio offers weekly classes, day camps during school breaks and Pro-D days, as well as weeklong workshops and after-school programs throughout the Lower Mainland. The studio also partners with other studios and businesses to operate dance and performing arts programs. Through affordable programming, ILLUMA Studio aims to reduce barriers to performing arts education, build physical literacy, and help students develop life skills, resilience, and confidence through movement.

Role Description The Dance Instructor is a full-time, on-site role based in Vancouver, BC, responsible for teaching recreational dance classes to children and youth in community centres, schools, and partner facilities. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging, level-appropriate lessons, demonstrating choreography and technique, and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment. The instructor will guide students in warm-ups, conditioning, stretching, and performance preparation, while promoting safety and proper movement practices. The role involves collaborating with program coordinators, communicating with caregivers, and supporting camps, workshops, and after-school programs throughout the year. The Dance Instructor is expected to uphold ILLUMA Studio’s mission of accessible performing arts education and help students build confidence, creativity, and physical literacy.

Qualifications

• Well versed in one or multiple dance genres such as Korean Pop (KPOP), Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Tumbling, Jazz Funk, Waacking, Popping, ballet and other urban styles
• Candidates should possess strong skills in Dance Instruction and Dance Education, with experience teaching diverse age groups and skill levels.
• Candidates should possess skills in Teaching and Dance, including lesson planning, classroom management, and demonstrating safe technique and choreography.
• Candidates should possess skills related to musicality, rhythm awareness, and selecting appropriate music for classes and performances.
• Experience with recreational or community-based dance programs and working with children, youth, and families is beneficial.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills, with an inclusive and supportive teaching approach.
• Ability to travel between community centres and school locations in the Greater Vancouver area as needed.
• Background in dance education, performing arts, kinesiology, or a related field is an asset.
• Current first aid/CPR certification and a clear criminal record check for working with vulnerable populations are preferred.