Instructors.

STATUS: We will be actively searching for Lower North Island instructors from March 2026. This will be for our upcoming training held in Wellington, the first weekend in May.

Step 1:

You have attended a Shut Up & Dance class (online a must if you haven’t been able to experience in person).

Step 2:

After having experienced a Shut Up & Dance class, you have an understanding of what is expected of a Shut Up & Dance instructor in terms of energy, fitness, dance, group-fitness experience and community building ability. At this point, you will be excited as heck to apply. You apply (information below).

Step 3:

After having applied, we will reach out to let you know whether you qualify to attend our Shut Up & Dance training programme. This will be at cost to you, and will give you the skills, tools, choreography and systems to run your own successful Shut Up & Dance classes.

Step 4:

You attend our Shut Up & Dance Foundation Training Programme. You will be required to pass your test at the end of the training in order to teach under the Shut Up & Dance brand.

*Please note, we are currently developing a licensee model which will aim to empower our instructors to earn an appealing wage and enjoy the benefits of running their own community-led business. If you are successful you will be required to pay a monthly licensing fee in return for use of the Shut Up & Dance brand, systems & choreography.

THE LOW DOWN.

Shut Up & Dance instructors are sparkly, effervescent, authentic humans that want to share their love of dance, pop music and cheesy moves with the world.

You are:

  • Authentic & Honest

  • Someone who loves themselves. Rolls or abs, don't care. You love all of you!

  • An entertainer

  • A leader in your community

  • Good at breaking the ice and making people feel comfortable

  • Emotionally intelligent

  • Present and Aware

  • Someone who knows their worth: You believe you're as sparkly and exciting as that bowl of glitter - if not more so.

You have:

  •  A passion for dance and pop. Previous fitness instructing experience or dance teaching experience is required.

  • Musicality (essential)

  • A high level of fitness (essential)

  • A performance/theatre/drama background

  • Love for all types of dance and music from different eras

  • The ability to commit to two + regular, weekly classes and learn our choreography (a new routine every week)

  • Access to a private vehicle (our instructors often need to bring speakers and other equipment to their classes)

  • Availability and confidence to take on private sessions for Hens Dos and corporate bookings

  • An interest in growing yourself as an instructor; attending training, growing your own community and taking opportunities.

To Apply:

1. Ensure you’ve attended a Shut Up & Dance class.

2. Send us a ONE minute video with the following information:

  • Tell us who you are!

  • Explain what kind of cake you’d be (if you were a cake)

  • Teach us your favourite move

Send the video to hello@shutupanddance.co with "I wanna be a SU&D instructor" in the subject line.

Please also include your CV, outlining any relevant experience, your contact details, location and availability. 

Please ensure your video is kept to one minute.