Comments for Ballroom Dance Teachers College http://www.teachballroomdancing.com If you’ve always dreamed of making dance your life, you’ve come to the right place! Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:46:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Teach Like a Pro: The Ultimate Guide For Ballroom Dance Instructors by Hannah Cole http://www.teachballroomdancing.com/product/teach-like-a-pro/#comment-211 Hannah Cole Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:03:35 +0000 http://localhost:8888/?post_type=product&p=156#comment-211 If you want to be successful – You must have this book. WOW! I sure wish that I had this book when I first started my career as a Ballroom Dance Professional. I will never forget the time I spent scouring the Internet for any sort of information that could help me become more successful - but to no avail. Up until now, this sort of information has not been available. Diane truly is the “teacher of teachers.” Her dedication to quality dance instruction and to the success of dance teachers and studios around the world is unparalleled. In this book, Diane generously divulges everything that she knows about being a success in the Ballroom Dance Business. “Teach Like A Pro” is so broad in scope and rich in information, it is almost like having several books in one; From Choreography, to proper Dance Technique, to demystifying key elements such as Good Posture, Partnering, Movement and Dance Frames, to actually walking you through how to create value for your students and how to sell the lessons. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone serious in pursuing a career in Ballroom, Latin and Swing Dance Instruction. In my opinion, you have two options. 1) Work as a professional Ballroom Dancer for 15-20 years under the direction of Diane or, 2) Buy this book! Teach Like A Pro is the new Bible for Ballroom Dancers! (I hope this doesn’t offend anyone.) If you want to be successful – You must have this book.

WOW! I sure wish that I had this book when I first started my career as a Ballroom Dance Professional. I will never forget the time I spent scouring the Internet for any sort of information that could help me become more successful – but to no avail. Up until now, this sort of information has not been available.

Diane truly is the “teacher of teachers.” Her dedication to quality dance instruction and to the success of dance teachers and studios around the world is unparalleled. In this book, Diane generously divulges everything that she knows about being a success in the Ballroom Dance Business.

“Teach Like A Pro” is so broad in scope and rich in information, it is almost like having several books in one; From Choreography, to proper Dance Technique, to demystifying key elements such as Good Posture, Partnering, Movement and Dance Frames, to actually walking you through how to create value for your students and how to sell the lessons. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone serious in pursuing a career in Ballroom, Latin and Swing Dance Instruction.

In my opinion, you have two options. 1) Work as a professional Ballroom Dancer for 15-20 years under the direction of Diane or, 2) Buy this book! Teach Like A Pro is the new Bible for Ballroom Dancers! (I hope this doesn’t offend anyone.)

]]> Comment on Teach Like a Pro: The Ultimate Guide For Ballroom Dance Instructors by Kevin Fee, Owner/Instructor, Dance Harmony http://www.teachballroomdancing.com/product/teach-like-a-pro/#comment-137 Kevin Fee, Owner/Instructor, Dance Harmony Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:41:16 +0000 http://localhost:8888/?post_type=product&p=156#comment-137 Teach Like a Pro (TLP) is the only book I have ever found that provides a comprehensive, detailed look at the “art” of teaching ballroom from a teacher’s perspective. I have utilized many of the methods in TLP to bring my students’ dancing to a higher level—not to mention bring my own dance instruction to a higher level! I have several favorite chapters, including the one on competitions. While I have attended many competitions over the years as a spectator, I did not fully understand the labyrinth of categories and protocols that comprise that world. After reading TLP’s concise summary of competitions, they felt so much more approachable that I am now planning to join the competitive world. In summary, this book has transformed my lesson approach, delighted my students, and made me rethink my business. If you are interested in being a successful ballroom dance teacher or studio owner, you must read this book. Teach Like a Pro (TLP) is the only book I have ever found that provides a comprehensive, detailed look at the “art” of teaching ballroom from a teacher’s perspective. I have utilized many of the methods in TLP to bring my students’ dancing to a higher level—not to mention bring my own dance instruction to a higher level! I have several favorite chapters, including the one on competitions. While I have attended many competitions over the years as a spectator, I did not fully understand the labyrinth of categories and protocols that comprise that world. After reading TLP’s concise summary of competitions, they felt so much more approachable that I am now planning to join the competitive world.

In summary, this book has transformed my lesson approach, delighted my students, and made me rethink my business. If you are interested in being a successful ballroom dance teacher or studio owner, you must read this book.

]]> Comment on Teach Like a Pro: The Ultimate Guide For Ballroom Dance Instructors by Kathy Babcock, Certified Instructor, Step by Step School of Ballroom Dance http://www.teachballroomdancing.com/product/teach-like-a-pro/#comment-133 Kathy Babcock, Certified Instructor, Step by Step School of Ballroom Dance Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:05:13 +0000 http://localhost:8888/?post_type=product&p=156#comment-133 I am getting so much out of your book—little details, good advice, helpful definitions, concise ways to explain technique, new ideas and an expanded vision. Thank you for gathering this wealth of information into one well-organized, clearly written book that can be read again and again. I am getting so much out of your book—little details, good advice, helpful definitions, concise ways to explain technique, new ideas and an expanded vision. Thank you for gathering this wealth of information into one well-organized, clearly written book that can be read again and again.

]]> Comment on Teach Like a Pro: The Ultimate Guide For Ballroom Dance Instructors by Brian Wells, President, Starliters Dance Studio http://www.teachballroomdancing.com/product/teach-like-a-pro/#comment-111 Brian Wells, President, Starliters Dance Studio Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:49:31 +0000 http://localhost:8888/?post_type=product&p=156#comment-111 This is the most thorough and precise ballroom dance book I have ever read. I have been teaching ballroom dancing for over 25 years and thought I knew everything—I was wrong. I wish this book had been around when I first started teaching. It would have saved me a whole lot of time and money. This book is an absolute must whether you are just starting out in the dance business or have been teaching for many years like myself. This is the most thorough and precise ballroom dance book I have ever read. I have been teaching ballroom dancing for over 25 years and thought I knew everything—I was wrong. I wish this book had been around when I first started teaching. It would have saved me a whole lot of time and money. This book is an absolute must whether you are just starting out in the dance business or have been teaching for many years like myself.

]]> Comment on Move Like A Champion by Eric Fierro, Professional competitor, Master Teacher New Mexico State University http://www.teachballroomdancing.com/product/move-like-a-champion/#comment-10 Eric Fierro, Professional competitor, Master Teacher New Mexico State University Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:26:33 +0000 http://localhost:8888/?post_type=product&p=648#comment-10 I feel that [becoming Move Like a Champion certified] is critical to my development as a competitive dancer and teacher. I feel that [becoming Move Like a Champion certified] is critical to my development as a competitive dancer and teacher.

]]> Comment on Move Like A Champion by Debra Knapp, Dance Department Director, New Mexico State University http://www.teachballroomdancing.com/product/move-like-a-champion/#comment-9 Debra Knapp, Dance Department Director, New Mexico State University Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:25:59 +0000 http://localhost:8888/?post_type=product&p=648#comment-9 I love that you are providing this material to DanceSport teachers. It is important for all teachers to understand how the body works and then how to help our students become more proficient movers. Thank you. I love that you are providing this material to DanceSport teachers. It is important for all teachers to understand how the body works and then how to help our students become more proficient movers. Thank you.

]]> Comment on Move Like A Champion by Sharon Ferguson, Dance Instructor, San Diego http://www.teachballroomdancing.com/product/move-like-a-champion/#comment-7 Sharon Ferguson, Dance Instructor, San Diego Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:19:46 +0000 http://localhost:8888/?post_type=product&p=648#comment-7 I thoroughly enjoyed the course and highly recommend it, Diane and Kasia did an excellent job of presenting a huge amount of information and making it easy and fun to practice and implement into our daily routines as both dancers and teachers. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and highly recommend it, Diane and Kasia did an excellent job of presenting a huge amount of information and making it easy and fun to practice and implement into our daily routines as both dancers and teachers.

]]> Comment on Move Like A Champion by David Weise, 2001 United States Professional Smooth Rising Star Champion http://www.teachballroomdancing.com/product/move-like-a-champion/#comment-6 David Weise, 2001 United States Professional Smooth Rising Star Champion Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:19:31 +0000 http://localhost:8888/?post_type=product&p=648#comment-6 This training is truly amazing. I look forward to making it a requirement for all my students. I'm incredibly impressed with you and your team going where others haven't or couldn't. This training is truly amazing. I look forward to making it a requirement for all my students. I’m incredibly impressed with you and your team going where others haven’t or couldn’t.

]]> Comment on Teach Like a Pro: The Ultimate Guide For Ballroom Dance Instructors by David Weise, 2001 US Rising Star Smooth Champion http://www.teachballroomdancing.com/product/teach-like-a-pro/#comment-5 David Weise, 2001 US Rising Star Smooth Champion Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:51:28 +0000 http://localhost:8888/?post_type=product&p=156#comment-5 Where in the world has this been? I can't imagine running a dance business without it. Where in the world has this been? I can’t imagine running a dance business without it.

]]> Comment on Teach Like a Pro: The Ultimate Guide For Ballroom Dance Instructors by Kasia Kozak, Rising Star Latin Champion at Blackpool http://www.teachballroomdancing.com/product/teach-like-a-pro/#comment-4 Kasia Kozak, Rising Star Latin Champion at Blackpool Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:48:28 +0000 http://localhost:8888/?post_type=product&p=156#comment-4 A must have for every instructor. A must have for every instructor.

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