Camp Med-o-lark is hiring for summer ! Why choose Camp Med-o-lark? The campers, the community, and the magic! Experience an unforgettable summer! Camp Med-o-lark offers an exciting array of summer camp activities and creative and performing arts activities. Our staff is a vibrant mix of individuals from across the U.S. and around the world, each…
What Are Dance Jobs at Summer Camp?
Dance Jobs at Summer Camps
Dance jobs at summer camps are a perfect fit for choreographers, performers, dance teachers, and university dance students who want to spend the summer sharing their passion with eager young movers. From traditional sleepaway camps offering daily dance electives to specialty dance academies running serious training programs at residential camps, dance instructors find rich teaching environments across every style — ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern, tap, contemporary, and more.
As a dance instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll teach technique, choreograph routines, support showcases, and run cross-discipline events like dance battles or themed showcases. You’ll work across age groups and skill levels, from first-time dancers to pre-professional teens. Many co-ed residential camps blend dance with theater, music, and cheer programs, giving multi-discipline instructors plenty of creative variety throughout the summer.
What does a dance instructor at summer camp do?
You’ll teach technique across styles, choreograph routines, lead classes, and prepare campers for showcases. Most sleepaway camps run dance as a daily elective with end-of-session performances throughout the summer camp season.
What dance styles are most common at summer camps?
Hip hop, jazz, contemporary, ballet, tap, and lyrical are widely taught at residential camps. Specialty dance camps may also offer modern, musical theater, breakdance, and partnering. Instructors who teach multiple styles are especially valued.
Do I need a degree to teach dance at sleepaway camp?
A degree isn’t usually required, but professional training, teaching experience, and a strong technique base matter most. Working dancers, choreographers, and university dance majors are all great candidates at overnight camps.
What does the pay look like for dance jobs at summer camps?
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Sleepaway camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds meaningful value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Can international dancers work at summer camps?
Yes — many residential camps hire international dance instructors through J-1 programs like Camp America, CCUSA, and Camp Leaders. Dancers from around the world regularly teach at co-ed sleepaway camps each summer.
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Camp Laurel
PO Box 327
Readfield, Maine 04355
United States
Camp Laurel is hiring for summer ! Camp Laurel is among the most prestigious, well-respected camps in the country. We offer quality instruction designed to allow children to participate in activities they love, while also allowing them to explore new and exciting opportunities. Why Work at Camp Laurel? At Camp Laurel, we pride ourselves on…
