Summer Camp 2027 Position of Interest: Dance
Dance Position at Summer Camps in the USA
Dance positions 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.
The position is typically a full-summer commitment with on-site housing, meals, and laundry included. 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. CPR/First Aid is standard at every residential camp.
If you love dance and mentoring young movers, this is a phenomenal seasonal fit. Apply for dance positions at summer camps in the USA to spend the season teaching technique, choreographing showcases, and joining one of the warmest professional dance communities in seasonal performing arts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Currently there is nothing available for the position: Dance for summer 2027. Please check back later!
