Step into the limelight at camp.
Dance jobs in America.
What's involved with dance jobs in America?
"I was hired to work as Dance Coordinator at camp as I had 17 years experience in dance, I also had a bunch of different acting and performance arts experience through University.
As I was the dance coordinator which meant I lead this as an activity during the day but I would also jumped in on camp musical productions and help choreograph performances. My fondest memory is teaching a bunch of the counselors the nutbush dance, everyone loved it and we would flash mob our campers at meal times with it throughout the summer." - Caito
Why should I be a dance instructor at summer camp?
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Applications are now open for 2025!
Your ultimate summer job.
Build your CV.
Summer camp jobs are a great CV-builder, for whatever career you may pursue.
Teaching children activities at camp is a great alternative to a traditional summer job at home. You will develop your leadership skills, which will make you a great candidate for future job opportunities.
Develop your skills.
Summer camp is the ultimate skills builder.
Not only will you learn hard skills related to your activity, but you'll develop a range of soft skills thanks to what you'll be doing in your day-to-day.
You'll build your team work, communication, problem-solving, creativity and resilience skills, all whilst having the summer of a lifetime.
Make an impact.
It's no exaggeration to say you'll change lives.
Summer camp is a place where magic happens. Whether it's campers overcoming fears, or finding a new activity that takes them down a new path in life, moments happen on a near hourly basis. And you'll be front and centre of it.
Become a leader and experience a summer of a lifetime.
FAQs
As with other performing arts jobs, it's about your own skill level and making sure you have the experience. Look to your local dance schools or amature dramatic society for opportunties to volunteer. Your performing arts application will also heavily benefit from a show reel, look to incorporate this into your showcase and show off your favourite performance pieces.
When you begin your application you’ll be asked to select your top skills. You’ll be able to choose your specialised skill set - directing, dance or drama - go into detail about what you’re going to bring to the role, your skill level and if you’re already qualified. A camp director will then be able to assess if you’re a good fit and invite you to their camp.
Campers will come down to the session as a division (age group). Divisions can range from 10-30 campers. You’ll have the assistance of counselors but it will be up to you to instruct a small group.
