Teach Like A Pro - The Ultimate Guide For Ballroom Dance Instructors

With this one-of-a-kind book, dance instructors will develop the confidence and professionalism to quickly and easily go from being a good teacher to a great one, and gain the skills needed to skyrocket their careers. Never before has there been such a comprehensive, richly detailed resource for the art and science of teaching ballroom dancing. With this book you will: Learn a clear, precise system for easily teaching and reviewing figures. Confidently teach dance frames, lead and follow, and connection Motivate and excite your students about the world of competitions, showcases and medal tests. Discover the keys to teaching Latin hip action and arm styling. Learn how music is constructed and how it relates to the different ballroom dances. Master techniques for teaching posture, coordination and body-awareness Learn the interpersonal skills for nurturing long-term, healthy teacher/student relationships Become versed in a comfortable, customer-focused approach to selling dance lessons Master the vocabulary and technical elements essential for teaching and certification Incorporate excellent methods for teaching beginners. Greatly improve your own technique, whether or not you dance competitively.