Dance teacher | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Dance teachers train and develop their pupils in all types of dance.

  • Study and practice dance moves required in roles.  
  • Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.  
  • Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.  
  • Coordinate dancing with that of partners or dance ensembles.  
  • Develop self-understanding of physical capabilities
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Dance teachers typically work around 35 to 37 hours per week.

As a Dance teacher you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often
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    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Dance teacher and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 45% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 34% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 14% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma

    You'll need at least a level 3 qualification in performing arts dance or higher, if you want to teach, for example in a further education college.

    You would also need a teaching qualification that is relevant to the level of teaching responsibility you'll have in your job.


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    Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

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