Belonging to Fred Astaire Dance Studios Canada equates to OPPORTUNITY . In fact, all of our franchise studio owners began their dancing careers as dance instructor apprentices, in Canada. Dancing their way up the corporate ladder, they honed their dancing skills through daily dance training sessions and their person-to-person skills displaying a commitment to succeed. Even the President of the company Michael E. Schultz began his career as a dance instructor apprentice and progressed to the top! You can too, and learn a skill that you will be able to enjoy the rest of your life.. Dancing!

The bottom line is our TEAMASTAIRE members make a real difference to our Company's performance. As our employees, directors and franchisees learn and grow in the process they are well compensated and recognized for their contributions and talents.

As the quote by Fred Astaire says, you do not have to be a good dancer now, but if you meet our requirements for training, you could be on your way to a career like no other. So don't hesitate, take the next step to one of the most fun-filled careers in the DANCE BUSINESS!

Click on Career Application, select the position of interest, location desired and complete the on-line TeamAstaire Employment Application. We will respond to you as soon as possible.

New employees are placed in one of our in-studio training classes. During this training period, you will be taught the Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Canada Instructor Course Programs through personal training by Master teachers, video/DVD training sessions and the use of dance instructional manuals. Apprentices are first taught the basic steps of each of the dances offered at the studio and then progress to more advanced steps, styling and techniques, to grow their career at the best place.

All instructors receive training on a daily basis during the studios training class, usually held during the hour(s) prior to the studios opening. To enhance the learning process, renowned international Professional Coaches visit the studio to provide teacher training. This is also the case with the Canadian National Dance Directors, who make more regular studio training visits. At the appropriate time, instructors will be tested for their instructor's certificates, if they pass, they can now begin to teach students. This process continues on throughout one's career.

At dance competitions they can compete in the Professional Divisions and win cash prizes based on their placement. As the couple progresses and moves up the rankings a whole new world of opportunity and challenge awaits as they can perform floorshows, compete at more other prestigious competitions and earn the right to be appointed to the Canadian National Council of Dance.

CALL US ~ Fred Astaire Dance Studios Canada!!! Learn how to dance by our professionally qualified dance training instructors.