Employment Opportunities

At Twirl, we always have our eye out for energetic, fun, qualified instructors who love children and love teaching dance. Twirl offers an employer matching IRA retirement plan, paid snow days, and more (see below). Background clearances are required and reimbursement is available for candidates that do not already have these clearances.

CURRENTLY HIRING SATURDAY FRONT DESK PERSON FOR 2025-26 SEASON- Twirl is looking for a cool sociable “morning person” to work Twirl’s front desk on Saturdays from 8:30am-1:30pm. The job includes hanging with parents and kids in the Twirl lobby during dance classes (kind of like a party host!), basic computer admin work, light cleaning, and other dance studio related things. Bonus: Twirl is neighbors with Starbucks… so there’s your morning coffee fix (we also have free coffee in the Twirl lobby). Submissions: Please email a resume and in the body of the email let us know why you think this would be a cool job for you. Send to jobs@twirlperformingarts.com.

ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR A SATURDAY MORNING TEACHING ARTISTS FOR THE 2025-26 DANCE SEASON- Looking for an experienced teaching artist who loves to teach beginner and intermediate dancers. Teaching position is for Saturday classes 9am-12pm. Two Ballet/Jazz combination classes (one class ages 5-6 and the other class for ages 6-7) and an intermediate level Lyrical class for ages 11-14. Scroll below for information on how to apply for this job!

LOOKING FOR SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTORS FOR THE 2025-26 DANCE SEASON- We’re updating our roster of substitute dance instructors for the classes below. Let us know if you’re interested!

  • Acrobatics– All acrobatics instructors must have former acro teaching or gymnastics coaching experience.
  • Hip Hop– Twirl’s hip hop classes are squeaky clean and super family friendly. The style is open to legit or commercial hip hop. We keep choreography and costuming appropriate for students of all ages. Hip hop classes start at age 8.
  • Tap– Looking for instructors with a strong knowledge of tap and the ability to help students fall in love with this art form. Knowledge of musical theatre style tap is a strong plus.
  • Musical Theatre Dance– Because Twirl is dedicated to teaching authentic musical theatre dance, instructors must have significant musical theatre performing experience with exposure to different musical theatre choreographic styles.
  • Jazz– Twirl  is looking for jazz instructors who can break down jazz technique for all levels and age groups.
  • Ballet– All ballet instructors should be good with working with children, have the ability to teach solid technique to a wide range of levels, and provide quality training in a positive learning environment.
  • Contemporary– Instructors for this genre should have the ability to work with students ages 8+ of all different skill levels. All contemporary dance students are also required to study ballet.
  • Lyrical– Lyrical teaching artists need to be able to adapt class curriculum for both recreational dancers and dancers who take multiple classes a week at Twirl.
  • Combination Classes– Twirl offers one hour combination classes for students age 5-7 in Tap/Jazz and Ballet/Jazz. Instructors for these classes should be proficient in the styles being taught, as well as appropriate knowledge of pedagogy for this age group.
  • Preschool Dance– Twirl’s preschool dance classes are fast-moving, fun, and engaging. Instructors must love preschoolers and will teach a combination of tap, acrobatics, and dance basics to this age group. A general outline of the class structure will be given to these instructors.

Dance teachers/instructors in Delaware County, Chester County, and the Philadelphia area please submit resumes, links of online videos showing examples of choreography, and an email cover letter detailing the following:

  • What types and levels of dance CAN you teach?
  • What types and levels of dance do you LOVE to teach?
  • What age ranges do you LOVE to teach?
  • What is your availability?
  • What is your expected pay scale?

Please email submissions to jobs@twirlperformingarts.com.

Twirl offers the following benefits to teaching artists:

  • Employer matching SIMPLE IRA retirement plan.
  • Paid time for teacher meetings, recital rehearsals, and performances.
  • Paid snow days (unless a makeup class is necessary due to the class not meeting the minimum number of classes for the year).
  • The potential for teacher training opportunities paid for by Twirl.
  • Possible work teaching offsite dance programs at local schools.