Dance Studio Manager - Full Time Job at Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Norcross

New Student Department Manager

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is excited to offer the role of New Student Department Manager. If you love interacting with people, having fun, helping others, staying active, and having control over what you earn, you will love a career with Fred Astaire!

As a high‑energy, customer‑focused New Student Department Manager, you will oversee the brand new students’ private and group dance classes throughout the week. You and your Fred Astaire team will help students reach their personal dance goals through many different ways – from a single event to a lifelong journey of dance growth and be pivotal in ensuring an amazing experience.

You will have a unique honor to enhance people’s lives every day. You will meet and work closely with people from all walks of life, which will give you a level of personal enrichment you could never experience in any other environment.

We maintain regular, full‑time studio hours from 12:00 – 9:00 pm throughout the week. This is a FULL‑TIME position.

Who We Are

Enriching lives – physically, mentally, emotionally & socially, through the positive, transforming power of dance.

Fred Astaire Dance Studios® is the leader in ballroom dance instruction across the country and around the world. Founded in 1947 with one studio on Park Avenue in Manhattan, we have grown our franchise network to 230 dance studio locations serving over 25,000 students! We are a global family, proudly honoring the legacy of Mr. Fred Astaire, committed to pursuing excellence of life through dance.

We welcome everyone who is interested in starting their dance journey because we believe that dance is for everybody and for every BODY! People ask “Why do students stay with Fred Astaire Dance Studios®?” It is because of the atmosphere of kindness, warmth and care given and received at every location. It’s what our students tell us they notice from the first time they step inside our studio – an energy and sense of “FADS community” that is welcoming, non‑judgmental, and FUN!

Requirements

• Are self‑motivated, enthusiastic and 100% passionate about dance.
• Have outstanding customer service skills.
• Understand what it takes to be successful and are willing to commit to the work.
• Hold themselves and others accountable.
• Are unselfish team players and can inspire and lead a team.
• Eagerly accept coaching and feedback for improvement.
• Have a positive outlook.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with students of all ages.
• Have an attention to detail and have excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• A high‑energy‑fun filled work environment!
• A variety of activities to participate in and offer students such as group and private lessons, performances, parties and competitions.
• The best initial and ongoing professional dance training in the country.
• A robust and well‑established dance curriculum and program to train the staff and students.
• Access to top‑level national dance coaches to help further your dance skills.
• Expert training programs to develop both your dance and business skills.
• Professional advancement at all management levels including studio ownership!
• Opportunities to compete and earn championship titles and prize money in both Pro and Pro‑Am categories.
• Beautiful venues to perform with another professional and with your students.
• Travel opportunities.
• Future Business Growth Opportunities.

Compensation Plan

• Salary commensurate with experience and directly related with New Student Department Performance.
• Profit share.
• Multiple opportunities to earn bonuses.
• Competition winnings.
• Benefits including PTO/Vacation, Continuing Education, Health and Wellness Benefits.