# Become a Dance Church Teacher

Bring the joy and release of dance to your community. With three different models to become a trained teacher, we’re seeking practicing dance artists who are community-driven, entrepreneurial, and excited to grow Dance Church in cities across the country:

[Apply now →](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeImxXCi8ll-AIBB2ScMMpFKMaMB9tOoRFXqP1WWv8dRrrJoQ/viewform) [Apply now →](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWecxPxT-qjptvnU6kANWO5bP1TrG9nKDFeKbP59L1BqaUsA/viewform) [Apply now →](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWecxPxT-qjptvnU6kANWO5bP1TrG9nKDFeKbP59L1BqaUsA/viewform)

# What to Expect

Once you’ve submitted your application, we’ll reach out within two weeks. Those who qualify will be invited to a one-hour screening call — we look forward to hearing from you :)

## grow your community

### Locations
- New York
- Seattle
- Portland
- Los Angeles

New cities and/or markets where Dance Church doesn't already exist

Self-led cities where growth is underway

### Community
- Well-established, robust communities with multiple teachers leading weekly classes
- New markets where entrepreneurial dance artists are excited about starting a Dance Church community
- Part of the Dance Church teacher community

### Scheduling
- Managed by Dance Church Central Programming team based on teacher availability and programming needs
- Set their own schedule, responsible for setting up venues for classes
- Handled by a City Manager who is also a practicing teacher in the city.

### Shift Requirements
- Guaranteed at least 1 Teaching shift a month.
- Must be willing to teach 1x a week
  
### Pop-Up Classes
- Can teach pop-up classes while traveling and on tour

### Compensation
Teachers are W2 employees and are paid based on class size and tenure with the company. Rates at time of hire are negotiable, based on prior teaching experience:

#### 0-39 paying takers
- $150 / class if 0-24 months experience teaching Dance Church
- $175 / class if 24+ months experience

#### 40+ paying takers
- $150 / class if 0-6 months experience teaching Dance Church
- $175 / class if 6-12 months experience
- $200 / class if 1-2 years experience
- $225 / class if 2-3 years experience
- $250 / class if 3-5 years experience
- $275 / class if 5+ years experience teaching Dance Church

Self-led Teachers are W2 employees and are paid as follows:
- $60/class with up to 20 paying takers
- $100/class + $3 per paying class taker for classes with over 20 paying attendees
- Venue expenses: $75-$100/class
- Teachers are paid minimum wage for required training and setup, and ongoing $20/hour for other required work outside of classes
- No reimbursement for travel or venue equipment

CM Teachers are W2 employees and are paid as follows:
- $60/class for classes with fewer than 20 paying takers
- $100/class + per head payout for classes with more than 20 paying takers
- Per head payout pooled among all teachers in a CM city: $1/head (first 10 classes), $2/head (10-20 classes), $3/head (over 20 classes)
- Teachers are paid minimum wage for required training and setup, and ongoing $20/hour for other required work outside of classes
- No reimbursement for travel

### Training & Support
Receive in-depth training and ongoing support for class structure, music curation, community-building, marketing, technology

### Equipment
Necessary equipment provided: AV adaptor, sweat towel, Aesop spray, monthly Spotify account