Majestic Dance Studio

Lead Dance Instructor

ABOUT MAJESTIC DANCE STUDIO

Located in Saint Louis (Frontenac), Missouri, Majestic Dance Studio (“Majestic”) is an independently owned ballroom dance studio and a place where students of all levels discover their passion for ballroom dance and compete successfully at national and international levels. With 25+ years professional dance and studio ownership experience, Alex Borodko has built a warm and inviting studio environment that offers a personalized approach and prioritizes quality instruction over client volume. Learn more at www.majesticdancestudio.com.

With an eye towards the future, Majestic Dance Studio is seeking a rising ballroom dance star (or couple) to join its studio as a lead instructor(s). Ideal candidates offer professional aspirations, interest in teaching, training, competition, a desire to learn the art of studio ownership, and a willingness to relocate to Saint Louis, Missouri. 

WHY JOIN MAJESTIC DANCE STUDIO?

• BUILD A CAREER IN AN AFFORDABLE MARKET: Establish yourself as a leading instructor and competitor without the intense competition for students and studio locations. Based in the heart of the country, Saint Louis offers ease of travel, a thriving ballroom market and a lower cost of living than most major dance hubs.
• PATHWAY TO STUDIO OWNERSHIP: This is more than a job — it’s a legacy opportunity. Majestic is actively seeking someone interested in growing towards studio ownership. At Majestic, you will find a long-term home for your career with greater financial upside and an opportunity to continue the studio’s tradition of excellence.
• INDEPENDENT STUDIO FLEXIBILITY + IMMEDIATE CLIENT BASE: Unlike franchise operations, you will not be required to sit in studio waiting for customer arrival. Independent studio flexibility offers the ability to build a solid work-life-training balance while building upon a base of immediate clients who love dancing at Majestic.
• COMPETITIVE WAGE + LIVING EXPENSE STIPEND FOR ONE YEAR: Majestic offers not only a competitive share of lesson fees, yet also the possibility of a living stipend to support your transition to the Saint Louis region and the growth of your own client base here.
• MENTORSHIP + ELITE TRAINING: Train with Alexandr Borodko, championship-level dancer and trainer. Unparalleled opportunity to refine technique, choreography and competitive strategy. Train as professional dancer, class instructor, and prospective dance studio owner.

IS THIS A MATCH FOR YOU?

You may not check every box, and your experience may look a little different from what we have outlined, yet we encourage you to apply, if you believe you are a match and can bring value to Majestic Dance Studio! 

• Ballroom dancing is not your hobby – it is your career path and your passion! You are ready to transition into the professional realm, teaching and competing with clients while still developing your own artistry.
• You are looking for more than just a teaching position — you are seeking long-term growth potential at a place where you can build a competitive career as well as help grow a thriving studio business. 
• You are currently competing as an amateur or professional at the national level — you consider yourself a “rising star” on the competitive circuit. 
• You crave the flexibility of an independent studio, the mentorship of a world-class instructor, and desire a clear path toward studio ownership. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: STUDIO INSTRUCTOR(S)

• STUDENT INSTRUCTION + COMPETITION – Teach individual and group lessons while developing and maintaining a roster of private clients. Provide expert instruction in International Standard and Latin as well as American Rhythm and Smooth styles while preparing students for local and national Pro-Am competitions. Compete with students, serving as their partner in competitive events to achieve their personal dance goals. 
• PROFESSIONAL TRAINING + DEVELOPMENT – Further your own professional dance development through regular training, travel and competition. Take advantage of dedicated training time and dance space with studio owner, Alexandr Borodko, who brings elite-level experience and European training methodology. 
• LEARN STUDIO OPERATIONS & SUPPORT BUSINESS GROWTH – Support day-to-day studio operations, including marketing initiatives, client development and special events. Take on increasing business responsibilities and studio management with the long-term opportunity to earn an ownership position in Majestic Dance Studio.

 

JOB LOCATION: SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI

This position requires full relocation to Saint Louis, Missouri. Position offers a competitive hourly instruction rate and studio space for personal training. 

Learn more about the Saint Louis, Missouri region via Explore STL at https://explorestlouis.com/ and Greater STL Inc., at https://greaterstlinc.com/ and #STLMADE at https://thestl.com/.

 

Apply now at www.occhiosearch.com or reach out to us directly. Occhio Search is a retained recruitment firm based in Saint Louis, Missouri, and is proud to support Majestic Dance in its search for a Studio Instructor(s). 

Know someone who would be a great match? Contact Sarah Krueger (sarah@occhiosearch.com) and Elly Richards (elly@occhiosearch.com) with referrals and questions. All applications, dancer referrals, and inquiries will be held in strict confidence. 

Majestic Dance Studio is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome differences in form of gender, race, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, age, political affiliation, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. We look forward to hearing from you!