teach @ Downbeat

Opening Summer 2026 - Now Hiring

We’re building a home for all the weird & wonderful movement styles that deserve their time to shine, and our instructors are the core of our studio! If you’re a dance, fitness, or movement instructor with a knack for energizing a room full of people, we’d love to hear from you.

now hiring group fitness instructors

We are opening summer 2026 and are currently looking for group fitness instructors for: 

  • Dance fitness 

  • Mat Pilates

  • Yoga 

  • Mobility or flexibility

  • Anything else that you can convince us fits with our studio’s vibe

 the table stakes

  • Compensation: based on the number of paid participants in each class, starting at $40 per 50 minute class. 

  • Scheduling: as we’re not open yet, we’re currently building out the schedule. Some timeslots have already been assigned to classes and are unavailable. You can see the current unavailable times here. 

  • Other Benefits: Join all Downbeat classes for free on a walk-in basis. Use of the studio for personal practice or content creation, subject to availability. 

  • No Non-Competes: You are free to work anywhere else you choose and pursue teaching, performing, or creative opportunities at other studios, gyms, and venues.

we’re looking for instructors who…

  • Can clearly give cues and instructions (mic will be available), appears at ease in front of a group of up to 20 clients 

  • Can break down dance movements into their simpler components

  • Has training in or experiential knowledge of the dance styles they’re teaching. If you’re teaching a fitness discipline, we want to see a certification or proven training. 

  • Able to hype up/motivate a room full of clients while also making them feel welcome/comfortable

  • Follows the general structure of the class they’re teaching, but uses their creativity within that framework

  • Reliable (shows up on-time to teach classes, keeps last-minute cancellations at a minimum)

  • Replies promptly to messages on team communication platforms 

  • Passionate about their interests/hobbies and makes clients feel comfortable being passionate about their own interests/hobbies

For dance fitness instructors, we’re specifically looking for folks who can count 32-count fitness music and cue on-time and in-phrase. If you’re looking for fitness instructor that aligns with how we teach, we highly recommend a beat-based method like SharQui - The Bellydance Workout. 

apply now

Questions? Email hello@downbeatfit.com