Employment

WE ARE HIRING DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN DANCE TEACHERS!

What are my long-term development opportunities in the USA?

Many have built highly successful careers in the USA. Some have chosen to continue their competitive careers, including Timothy and Michelle Mason, Darius and Yolanta Mosteika, Taliat and Marina Tarsinov, and Slavik Kryklivyi and Karina Smirnov. Others, including Jim Donaghey and Judi Hatton, Christine Harvey, Michael and Valerie Houseman, Christopher Johnston, Armin Kappacher, and Keith Todd, to name a few, have focused on coaching, running dance studios, and honing their business skills.
The choice and the first steps are yours - which opportunities do you want to pursue?

Why the United States of America?

Dancing is one of the fastest growing industries in the USA - with tens of thousands of social and competitive dancers of all ages, and the number keeps growing. There are enormous opportunities for dance professionals, with over a thousand Ballroom Dance Studios, as well as numerous university and community dance programs in operation today. On an average, it is estimated that a new dance studio is being opened every second week.
Dance professionals with the skills, motivation, and drive to succeed have found the potential for success virtually limitless.

Why Fred Astaire Dance Studios?

The Fred Astaire Dance Studios International have proven their operational success time and time again, with over 150 franchised studios in the USA, Australia, England, Germany, Japan, South Africa, and Switzerland. This network of studios provides the dance professional with unlimited development opportunities, from both the dancing and business perspectives.
The best way to succeed is to join a successful team!

Why Boston, Massachusetts?

Boston is said to be the most European city in the USA, combining the best of both worlds. With its own symphony orchestra, ballet company, many theatres, world-famous universities, leading high-tech firms, and sports teams, the Greater Boston area is one of the leading cultural, business, and sports centers in the country. Recreational options for nature lovers are also plentiful, with the ocean, mountains, lakes, and rivers easily accessible.
The Greater Boston area offers a very high quality of life!

What kind of person are we looking for?

If you are a career-minded person with an outgoing personality and a good disposition, if you enjoy working with people and helping them to learn social dancing as well as competitive dancing, if you want a challenge and are not afraid of working hard, and if you had competitive dancing experience in International Ten-Dance or Standard or Latin, then you are exactly the kind of person we are interested in!

How do I know whether moving to the USA is the right decision for me?

We suggest you plan a week-long holiday in Boston. We feel that experiencing it first hand is the only realistic way to develop a good understanding of the day-to-day operations in an American dance studio. we will provide you with accommodations and some teaching opportunities, and introduce you to the studios and fellow dance professionals who have successfully made the transition to life in the USA.
We help you make an educated decision about your future move to Boston!

What are the next steps?

It is very important to us that your transition be a smooth and successful one. We will help you with all the necessary arrangements, from obtaining the immigration visa and work permit to arranging transportation and living accomodations. Some of the highlights are:

• For the next 2 months, we will provide you with a place to stay and transportation to and from work. During that time, we will also assist you in your search for your own appartment and your own means of transportation.
• We offer you a guaranteed salary for the first 2 months, while you build up your own student body and number of teaching hours. We also provide trainng to help you attain your goals.
• We provide you with the opportunity to join a healthcare program at a reduced cost and paid vacation days accrued on a scheduled basis.
• We assist you with all aspects of your move to Boston!