Dance Teachers Deserve Better Pay… But Are You Worth Hiring?

A viral TikTok sparked a bigger conversation: Why are so many dance teachers still being underpaid?In this episode of Beyond the 8 Count, Paige and Brianne get honest about dance teacher pay, the challenges studio owners face when setting wages, and why passion alone doesn’t pay the bills. After asking their mom what she paid instructors more than 15 years ago, they were shocked to learn that some dance teachers are making the same amount.....or even less, today.They also share what studio owners actually look for when hiring, what belongs on a dance teaching résumé, and why listing the famous choreographers you’ve taken class from isn’t the experience you think it is.In this episode, we discuss:What dance teachers are really earningWhy many instructors need multiple jobsThe financial realities studio owners are balancingWhat makes someone a valuable dance teacherThe biggest mistakes applicants make on their résumésWhy teaching preschool and beginner dancers mattersThe difference between being a talented dancer and an effective teacherHow the dance industry can begin treating teaching like the profession it isWhether you’re a dance teacher, studio owner, aspiring instructor, or dance parent, this conversation offers an honest look at the people responsible for training the next generation of dancers!  What their experience, time, and talent are truly worth.