How to become a Dance Teacher

Official title: Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)

Also called: Dance Instructor (Private Tuition)

Teaches students in the practice, theory and performance of dance in private training establishments.

Main tasks

• Plans programs of study in dance theory and practice for individual students and groups
• Prepares and presents material on the theory of dance
• Instructs fundamental dance techniques and choreography to students in group or individual settings, and selects music for dance recitals or concerts
• Assigns exercises relative to students' training needs and talents
• Assesses students and offers advice, criticism and encouragement
• Revises curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction
• Prepares students for examinations, performances and assessments

Ways in

• University: Education & Teaching degrees, Offered by 37 universities in Australia
• University: Creative Arts & Design degrees, Offered by 38 universities in Australia
• TAFE and VET: Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) (CUA60120); Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching (CUA30320); Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events (CUA30220); Certificate III in Dance (CUA30120); Certificate II in Dance (CUA20120); Certificate IV in Dance (CUA40120); Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management (CUA40320); Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management (CUA50320)

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• Typical full-time pay: $130,936 a year
• About 45,400 people work in this job group now, and about 51,700 are projected by 2035. (+13.8%)
• Many tasks in this job could be automated by AI. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as high.

Related jobs

• Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
• Speech and Drama Teacher (Private Tuition)
• Academic Tutor (Private Tuition)
• Education Adviser
• Education Reviewer
• Music Teacher (Private Tuition)

Not sure this is for you? Take the 2-minute career quiz

Questions people ask

How do I become a Dance Teacher?

Ways in include: Education & Teaching degrees; Creative Arts & Design degrees; Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance); Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching.

How much does a Dance Teacher earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $130,936 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is a Dance Teacher a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 14% by 2035, from about 45,400 to about 51,700 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become a Dance Teacher?

Usually not. Only 22% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Education & Teaching degrees; Creative Arts & Design degrees; Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance); Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching.

Will AI change the work of a Dance Teacher?

Many tasks in this job could be automated by AI. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as high.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04