About Classic Image Dance

Ensemble Performing Arts is seeking a passionate, organized, and visionary Studio Manager to lead the artistic and educational side of our dance program at Classic Image Dance in Chandler, AZ. This position will be a full-time, in-person role at our studio and most work will occur Monday-Friday based on afternoon/evening teaching hours and coordinating daytime administrative hours. Additional required studio events and meetings will take place outside of these hours, and some weeks throughout the year will require 40-45+ hours for success in the role. Schedule flexibility and a teamwork mentality is a must. Compensation for this role will be in the range of $45,000-50,000 per year.

This role oversees classroom instruction, curriculum development, competition teams, performing companies, and studio productions while supporting and developing the teaching staff. The Studio Manager ensures artistic excellence across all programs and works closely with the General Manager to support studio growth, culture, and student retention.

This position blends creative leadership, teaching, team management, and operational oversight. The Studio Manager will also contribute directly to the classroom through teaching and choreography while serving as the creative force behind shows and productions.

We're looking for someone who is:

Artistically driven with a strong teaching and choreography background
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects
A natural leader who enjoys mentoring and developing teachers
A strong communicator with students, families, and staff
Creative and visionary when it comes to shows, choreography, and program development
Calm, solution-oriented, and professional in a fast-paced environment
Passionate about creating exceptional experiences for students and families
Position Highlights

Supportive Work Environment: Join a community that values collaboration and growth.
Benefits and Opportunities: Access a range of benefits and professional development opportunities. Benefits include a 401(K) program with employer matching and health benefit package options for all part-time and full-time employees.

About Classic Image Dance:

At Classic Image Dance we are student focused, providing top notch dance instruction from caring teachers in a positive, nurturing environment. We have been serving the East Valley for almost 3 decades. We are your community studio where everyone is welcome, and we hope you will join us on our mission to help create tomorrow's leaders through dance. At CID, children and family matter to us. From a child’s first dance class to their graduation performance, we have a class for everyone! “We don't teach kids to make great dancers, we teach dance to make great kids.”

About Ensemble Performing Arts:

Ensemble Performing Arts is a collaborative network of community-driven Music & Dance schools and related performing arts businesses. While each school and business unit maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success. Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them. Our values include:

Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

How To Apply

Please submit:

Your resume
A brief cover letter outlining your interest in this role and relevant experience
Responses to our short questionnaire about your background.
Applications without a cover letter and questionnaire response will be considered incomplete and not reviewed. We embrace diversity within our artistic community and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $45,000-50,000 per year