Specialist Aerials Teacher (Silks & Lyra) – Empire Performing Arts

Location: Queanbeyan & Bungendore

Employment Type: Casual or Part time

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Take Our Aerials Program to New Heights

Empire Performing Arts isn’t just another dance school, it’s a place where teachers are respected, supported, and inspired to grow.

We’re searching for a specialist Aerials Teacher with strong skills in silks and lyra who is ready to take our aerials program to the next level. Our students are keen, capable and ready to be challenged, and we want someone who can push them to new heights (safely!) while building their strength, confidence and artistry.

If you love aerials and want the freedom to shape and grow an exciting program, this is the opportunity for you.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

✨ Competitive Pay – Your skills and experience are recognised and rewarded.

? Guaranteed, Consistent Hours – Enjoy stability with flexible scheduling options.

? Own the Program – Bring your ideas, set the direction and help build our aerials program into something special.

? Supportive Team Culture – Join a team that celebrates collaboration, creativity and excellence.

? Performance Opportunities – Create aerial pieces for our end of year concerts, productions and showcases.

About the Role

We’re looking for a teacher who can bring technical skill,



creativity and a strong safety focus to our aerial classes. You’ll be working with kids and teens across a range of levels, from beginners finding their first climb to experienced students ready for more advanced tricks, drops and sequences.

Responsibilities include

- Teaching engaging, well-structured silks and lyra classes
- Progressing students safely through new skills and challenges
- Building strength, flexibility and conditioning into class content
- Choreographing aerial routines for concerts and performances
- Mentoring students to grow in confidence and ability
- Working alongside our wider teaching team

About You

You are

- Highly skilled in aerial silks and lyra, with performing, coaching or teaching experience
- Experienced teaching children and teens of different ages and abilities
- Safety-conscious, with a strong understanding of spotting, progressions and equipment checks
- Creative, encouraging and fun to have in the studio
- Skilled, reliable and proactive

Desirable:
- Aerial or circus teaching qualifications
- Experience preparing students for performances or competitions
- Current first aid certificate
- Current Working With Children Check

How to Apply If you’re ready to join a progressive, community-minded studio and make our aerials program your own, we’d love to hear from you.

📌 Aerials Teacher (Silks & Lyra) (Queanbeyan)
🏢 Epa Dance
📍 Queanbeyan