Freelance Community Dance Artist

Job Summary

Freelance community dance artist delivering weekly Keep Dancing classes for older adults in Sutton Coldfield, Aldridge and Harborne. Lead inclusive, accessible sessions that promote wellbeing, social connection and healthy ageing. 3 hrs/week, £30/hr + £30/month for learning routines.

Job Description

Deliver weekly Keep Dancing classes for older adults. Adapt routines for seated/standing participants. Friendly, professional, strong communication. Learn monthly routines via YouTube. Manage carers in sessions. Experience teaching diverse dance styles essential.

Job Requirements

Reliable and committed freelance community dance artists required to deliver weekly Keep Dancing classes for older adults in Sutton Coldfield, Aldridge and Harborne. Consistency and reliability once contracted is essential to maintain trust and continuity with participants.

Applicants must be able to adapt sessions for seated and standing participants, ensuring inclusive, accessible practice for a range of mobility and confidence levels. A friendly, personable and professional manner is essential, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment.

Experience teaching dance is required, with confidence in delivering and adapting a range of styles for older adults.

Ability to learn and deliver set monthly routines via YouTube is essential.

An understanding of safe teaching practice, safeguarding, and health and safety in the workplace is required, ensuring sessions are delivered responsibly and risks are appropriately managed

Job Responsibilities

Deliver weekly Keep Dancing classes for older adults, ensuring sessions are inclusive, engaging and accessible for seated and standing participants.
Adapt movement and choreography to suit varying mobility, confidence and ability levels, promoting safe and enjoyable participation for all.
Learn and deliver set monthly routines via YouTube, ensuring accurate delivery while adapting appropriately for the group.
Create and maintain a welcoming, friendly and supportive environment that encourages confidence, social connection and wellbeing.
Manage the session space safely in line with safeguarding procedures and health & safety requirements.
Respond appropriately to individual needs within group sessions, ensuring inclusive participation at all times.
Support carers attending sessions where present, ensuring they feel welcomed, included and supported within the space.
Build positive relationships with participants to encourage regular attendance, engagement and a strong sense of belonging.

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Job Overview

Job Title: Freelance Community Dance Artist
Salary: Under £10K
Hours: Part time
Artform: Dance
Role: Teaching
Contract: Contract
Closing date: Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Location:

West Midlands

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Job: Freelance Community Dance Artist

Organisation: Xpress-Yourself Dance CIC

Postcode: B691SN

How to Apply

Please send your CV along with a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this role and how your experience is relevant to the work. Applications should be emailed to: [email protected]

Deadline for applications: 31/07/2026 at 5pm.

Contact name: Faye OConnor
Contact email: [email protected]

About Xpress-Yourself Dance CIC

Xpress-Yourself Dance CIC is a community dance company (est. 2013) working with older adults across Birmingham, Walsall and Solihull. Our mission is healthy ageing for everyone through dance and movement. We deliver weekly Keep Dancing classes and work with care homes and community partners across the West Midlands. Values: Dance, Acceptance, Nurture, Community, Expression. We support inclusive practice and freelance opportunities for dance artists.

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