Fatcat Ballroom and Dance Company
Fatcat Ballroom and Dance Company

A Career as a Dance Instructor?

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!

There is no better time!

  • The Ballroom dance industry is exploding with TV shows, movies, and theater productions featuring Ballroom Dancing

  • This career is possible for anyone with the passion and drive

Let us show you how to make this dream a reality. . .

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!

What does the Ballroom Teacher's 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!

  • 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.

  • 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

Our course is divided into four quarters:

  1. Smooth: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and Viennese Waltz

  2. Rhythm 1: Rumba, Cha Cha, Bolero, and East Coast Swing

  3. Rhythm 2: Merengue, Mambo, Samba, and West Coast Swing

  4. Nightclub: Nightclub Two Step, Salsa, Hustle, Lindy Hop, and Argentine Tango

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

More information will be posted soon, so check back, or e-mail us for more information about AZBTA!

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