by Diane Jarmolow (Author), Brandee Selck (With)
Imagine being a dance teacher who does not look for students but has students looking for you Never before has there been such a comprehensive, richly detailed resource for the art and science of teaching ballroom dancing. With this one of a kind book, you'll 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 your career. With his 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 and wedding couples Greatly improve your own technique, whether or not you dance competitively Diane Jarmolow created and founded the Ballroom Dance Teachers College training program, now used in over 60 institutions throughout the world. She is a DVIDA(r) National Examiner, having originated their innovative system of professional certification. Diane co-created Move Like a Champion(r), and authors the DVIDA(r) manuals, constantly improving the written language of ballroom dance. She founded and operated San Francisco's enormously successful Metronome Ballroom. Diane's passion is giving people the resources they need to become outstanding professionals and dance studio owners."