A Career as a Ballroom Dance Teacher It is Possible

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A Career as a Ballroom Dance Teacher - It is
Possible!!!

• Imagine how wonderful your life would be,
• if only you could
• Dance every day
• Be constantly learning and growing in your career
• Have a viable full-time career doing what you
  love
• Work in a joyous environment
• Help people discover the joy of dancing
• Find a whole new world of opportunities opened up
  to you!

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THERE IS NO BETTER TIME!

• The Ballroom dance industry is exploding with TV
  shows, movies, and theater productions featuring
  Ballroom Dancing
• AND
• This career is possible for anyone with the
  passion and drive
• Let us show you how to make this
• dream a reality. . .

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Future Dance Teachers In Training Class

• Here they are practicing figures as Leader and
  Follower. Youll be teaching both parts!

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Are you qualified to take our teacher training
course?

• The answer is YES!
• We welcome anyone with the desire to become a
  ballroom professional and the discipline to do
  the work.
• Our trainees are all ages, from college
  students to retirees. You are never too old to
  train for this career!

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What Does the Teacher Training Course Cover?

• 17 American Style Ballroom Dances,
• using the NDCA-approved DVIDA SYLLABUS,
  through the Full Bronze Level.
• You will learn how to dance and how to teach at
  the same time!

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Our Course is Divided into Four Quarters Each
Quarter is Four Months Long

• Smooth Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and Viennese Waltz
• Rhythm 1 Rumba, Cha Cha, Bolero, and East Coast
  Swing
• Rhythm 2 Merengue, Mambo, Samba, and West Coast
  Swing
• Nightclub Nightclub Two Step, Salsa, Hustle,
  Lindy Hop, and Argentine Tango

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How Does the Course Train Future Teachers?

• You will master the technical elements of each
  dance figure
• Prepares you for professional certification
• In-class and take-home exams on all aspects of
  the dances
• Homework presentations to acclimate you to
  teaching in front of a group
• Learn the history, characteristics and musical
  information of the dances.
• Introduction to the Ballroom Competition World
  Professional and Pro/AM Divisions.

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Our Teacher Training Course Also Covers

• How to teach group and private lessons
• How to choreograph for your students
• How to teach and dance as both Leader and
  Follower
• How to teach students with different learning
  styles
• How to sell dance lessons
• How to market yourself as a professional dance
  teacher

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How Long Does It Take To Complete the Course?

• 16 months
• 8 months
• Customized Program
• Let us explain how each of these work

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Sixteen Month Program

• Classes meet after work, similar to night school
• Workload allows you to maintain your day job and
  family responsibilities
• Tuesdays and Fridays from 6-8 pm in Pasadena
• There is a 7 10 day break between Quarters

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Eight Month Program

• Take the Tuesday/Friday Quarter at The Dance
  Family Studio.
• Take the two remaining Quarters in private
  lessons
• Exactly the same material is covered as in the
  16-month course
• This program is for people who can devote more
  time during the day for practice and study

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Professional Certification

• Our teacher training program completely prepares
  you to become DVIDA certified
• DVIDA is a nationally recognized teaching
  organization that certifies you to become a
  teacher, Dance Sport Judge, and/or Examiner

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Heres What Some Graduates of This Program Are
Doing. . .

• Betty Gong Teaching youth in the public school
  system
• Sara Pitcher Hired by one of the top dance
  schools in the country Mary Murphys Champion
  Ballroom in San Diego
• Jennifer Suzuki Top Professional Rhythm
  Competitor, nationally ranked
• Julie Lowe Former principal ballerina now a
  Master Instructor for BDTC
• Peter Misich -Teaching large group classes at
  corporate events

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Can You Make a Living as a Ballroom Dance
Teacher?

• Average first year salary for a teacher with CBTA
  credentials is between 25,000-35,000
• 50-60K per year in years two through five
• Independent teachers earn a net hourly pay of 75
  per lesson - at 30 lessons per week, that is over
  100K per year!
• Additional income from competitions, showcases,
  and performances

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The Details

• Tuition is 495 per month for 16 months (plus
  materials DVIDA manuals and CBTA Teacher
  Training Workbook)
• Additional Benefits free group classes, free
  parties, free practice space
• New sections start every March, July, and November

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How Do I Enroll?

• Just fill out the Enrollment Form on our website
  www.TheDanceFamily.com
• Send us a 150 non-refundable deposit (will be
  applied to your first months tuition)

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• Andyour life-changing journey has just begun!

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