Dance teacher. Dance teachers train and develop their pupils in all types of dance. Salary: £22,000 to £50,000 average per year. Hours: Hours vary per week. 1. Entry requirements. Entry requirements vary depending on the type of teaching you want to do, but you’ll usually need: qualified teacher status (QTS) to teach in a state school. at least a Level 3 qualification in dance, and a relevant teaching qualification, to be a lecturer in a further education college.