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CHOOSING YOUR BALLROOM
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
Selecting
a dance instructor can be a confusing experience. A true professional
instructor will be one who motivates and insures that you can
accomplish your desired dance goals.
When you are interviewing instructors, use the following questions as a base.
1. Is the Instructor certified by a member organization of the NDCA?
NDCA affiliation secures an industry standard. Only trained professional instructors hold certification to teach.
2. Is the facility suitable with proper floors and music system?
Flooring
without the proper give or bounce can cause undue stress on both the
leg and spinal joints. Improper lighting and music systems can cause an
uncomfortable atmosphere in the room and manytimes will result in the
dancer being inattentive.
3. Is the instructor’s teaching schedule compatible with your time availability?
Make sure the instructor’s hours can fit your schedule.
4. Does the instructor provide you with clear-cut cancellation policies, and billing procedures, etc. in writing?
To avoid any confusion and to protect your rights, it is important to get any policy in writing.
5. Does the instructor help you to set realistic goals without promising unattainable results?
A professional will help you set goals you can reasonably achieve.
6. Does the instructor exhibit good listening skills and communicate well?
If
your instructor doesn’t listen to what you want or communicate
effectively, they will not be able to meet your needs or provide
positive reinforcement.
7. What is the longevity of the student population?
If there is a high turnover and a dissatisfaction in the student body,
the instructor and quality of service may not be what you want.
8.
If competition ballroom dancing (DanceSport) is your goal, does the
instructor participate in performance and/or competitive teaching?
If not, will they furnish a list of recommended instructors for further advancement?
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