Rhythm and Smooth
Teacher Training Program

With Hannah Cole | Las Cruces, New Mexico

With our Ballroom Teacher Training Program you CAN begin a career you will love for the rest of your life!  We have four courses available. Choose Rhythm, Smooth or both.

The Junior Associate courses cover the first half of the bronze syllabus. The Full Associate cover the second half of the bronze syllabus.  Take one or all of them.  In less than 6 months you could be certified and ready to teach anyone!

RHYTHM: Rumba, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, Mambo, Bolero

SMOOTH: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz

Rhythm – 4 or 8 weeks, 72 or 144 hours

Junior Associate:  February 11, 2019
Full Associate:  March 25, 2019

Smooth – 4 or 8 weeks, 72 or 144 hours

Junior Associate:  May 6, 2019
Full Associate:  June 17, 2019

Who Is This Program For

These Courses are for anyone with the desire to make teaching dance their career and/or for those who want to improve their dancing by learning both roles in a structured environment. 

• Make a shift from your current career
• A young adult who knows ballroom dance is their career
• Retiree who wants to spend their new-found free time teaching dance
• Start a second career in ballroom dancing
• Dance teachers who want to become certified and fill in the gaps of their knowledge

What Is the Program

Our comprehensive Teacher Training program, based on the Internationally-recognized DVIDA® American-Style Syllabus, incorporates the 3 essential aspects of teaching dance.

1. Syllabus Training

• Comprehensive knowledge of all figure patterns as both Leader and Follower
• A precise, detailed and universal “language” for teaching
• Musicality, history and technical aspects for each dance
• Posture, frame, footwork, movement, timing
• Regular homework assignments and in-class presentations
• Development of teaching and presentation skills
• Exams (dance & theory) and written tests
• Optional Professional DVIDA® Certification (additional fees apply)

2. Body Mechanics (Move Like a Champion)

• Create exceptional dance posture and poise
• Learn specific, anatomical actions to produce beautiful dancing
• Acquire the knowledge and tools to help your students improve their posture, arm styling, foot action, balance and expression  

3. Interpersonal Skills (Salesfree Sales)

• Customer-focused, principle-based and high-integrity system
• Learn how to create long-term relationships so that “sales” happen naturally
• Tools to create constant success in all relationships

These Courses cover all of the material necessary for taking a Professional DVIDA Certification exam. Completion of ProDVIDA certification of Associate Smooth and/or Rhythm qualifies you to be listed as a “Certified Dance Teacher” with NDCA (National Dance Council of America). 

For those who are interested, Professional Certification will be available during or after the Course.  Private lessons with Diane Jarmolow will be available to those who need help with the coursework, want to explore other dances and/or prepare for certification. These lessons can also be shared with another trainee for additional savings.

Schedule and Location

We have designed this program at the perfect pace so there is sufficient time to absorb and learn the material. There will be plenty of individual attention, sufficient practice time and personal time.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 9am-2:30pm (1 hour lunch)

No class on Wednesday. Afternoons, evenings and weekends are reserved for studying, practicing, time off, and taking advantage of the studio classes. Classes are held at Sol Ballroom in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Note: There is a one-week break in between the Rhythm and Smooth Courses which can be be used to visit family, explore the beautiful Southwest or prepare for Certification exams.

Pre-Requisites

This Course is focused on Teacher Training, wherein you will learn both the Leader and Follower roles in great detail as if preparing for Professional Certification. Dance experience is not required but the Course will be far more effective if you have experience with all the figures in at least one role.

Upon registration we will provide a variety of study assignments that we ask you to complete prior to the first day of class.

Required Materials

• Trainee Handbook
• Teach Like a Pro Book
• Bronze DVIDA Smooth Syllabus Manual, and/or
• Bronze DVIDA Rhythm Syllabus Manual
• Move Like a Champion Book
• Sales Free Sales Audio Training
• DVIDA Smooth and/or Rhythm Videos – available via DVD (while supplies last), online streaming and/or App

Also Included in your Tuition

• FREE Unlimited Practice Space (according to schedule – Value $5 per hour)
• FREE Participation in All Level-Appropriate Group Classes (Value $60 per course, must lead or follow where needed)
• FREE Admission to Practice Parties (Value up to $15 per)
• FREE Studio Placement Coaching should you want to secure a job at a studio
• Top graduates will be considered for hire at Sol Ballroom dependent on the current needs
• Assistant Positions possible
• DISCOUNTED Private Lesson Instruction
• DISCOUNTED Yoga Courses with Partners
• DISCOUNTED Facials, Massages, and Hair with Partners
• AND, Local Discounts on Dining, Clothing, and Entertainment
• Excursions – Get to know New Mexico!
• Includes 8.3125% NM GRT

Tuition and Payment Plans

• $5,630 for 2 Full Associate Courses – 288 hours – 16 weeks (Rhythm and Smooth) – save $970!
• $2,980 for 2 Junior Associate Courses – 144 hours – 8 weeks (Rhythm and Smooth) – save $332!
• $2,980 for 1 Full Associate Course – 144 hours – 8 weeks (Rhythm or Smooth) – save $332!
• $1,650 for 1 Junior Associate or Full Associate Completion Course – 72 hours – 4 weeks each (Rhythm or Smooth)

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel on/before one month prior to the event, we will apply your payment (less the deposit) toward any future classes for up to one year.

If you cancel less than one month prior to the event, we will apply your payment (less the deposit and $100 cancellation fee) toward any future classes for up to one year.

* Course is subject to cancellation if a minimum of four participants is not met.  Maximum size is ten.  Sign up early to assure your participation.

Housing and Transportation

There are numerous inexpensive housing options through Airbnb – search within the 88001, 88011, 88005, 88007, 88003, and 88046 zip codes. Each area has unique and positive features and all are relatively close to the studio. Reputable extended stay hotels also exist for as low as about $30/night. Public transportation is relatively accessible, and Uber is inexpensive. You may also find a monthly car rental easily affordable. As participants register, we can connect those who are interested in sharing housing and/or transportation.

Registration

 

After you have enrolled, please fill out the registration form to introduce yourself and your background: Registration Form
If you have any questions about the Course please contact us.