Earn While You Learn
- 1–2 evenings/week as a paid assistant or instructor
- Keep your day job or school schedule
- Clear pass-offs & mentor feedback so you level up fast
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Teach Dance at DF — Side Hustle, Passion, Career, or Your Own Business
The DF Teacher Training Program is a flexible pathway. Start where you are and grow at your pace—earn as a paid assistant, teach classes you love, build a part-time coaching schedule, or pursue a leadership track. Many DF instructors started as students and now teach, lead teams, and run thriving lesson businesses.
Side hustle friendly
Passion & community
Career & leadership
Build a real business
DF Dance Studio • Salt Lake City • Since 2008
Pick the path that fits your life — and switch as you grow
Give Back & Grow
- Support classes as an ambassador/TA
- Perks, credits, and training access
- Help new dancers feel welcome and thrive
Instructor & Leadership
- Teach intros, bootcamps, levels 1–3 with DF syllabus
- Advance to Certified/Senior Instructor & Program roles
- Eligible for admin hours, full time roles and leadership bonuses
Private Lessons & Teams
- Develop your client base (weddings, socials, teams)
- Learn conversion skills & professional best practices
- DF’s brand, app, and systems support your growth
- Invest in your own DF Satellite location
Why Learn to Teach at DF?
A credible studio, real mentoring, and systems that help new teachers succeed.
Utah’s Leading Social Dance Studio
- Established track record in Salsa, Bachata, West Coast Swing, Country, Ballroom & more
- Large, active student community and weekly socials
Clear Syllabus + App Tools
- Written curriculum, pass-offs, and mentoring
- Written curriculum, pass-offs, and mentoring
- DF mobile app for progress, schedules & materials
Experienced, Continuously Trained Staff
- Ongoing teacher education & evaluations
- Coaching from senior instructors and program leads
Teams, Labs, Socials & Guest Artists
- Teach, assist, coach teams, and present at events
- Frequent workshops with national talent
Top-rated on Google
Thousands taught since 2008
Largest social dance community in Utah
How our Teacher Training Program Works & Who Qualifies
You’ll always know your next step—plus what to practice to earn it.
Application Reqs
- Previous dance background beyond DF classes
- Dance Teaching Goals
- 2-3 Days Availability
- Part of DF Dance Teams
Audition / Pass-Off
- Dance Technique
- Communication & Classroom presence
- Mentor feedback + re-test path if needed
Onboard & Grow
- Start assisting or teaching; learn DF systems
- Earn badges → unlock more roles & pay
- invest in your own DF Satellite Location or grow at Home-studio
Minimum 2 evenings available (3 preferred)
Stay active in classes, community & DF teams
Kind, reliable communicators
