The Complete Professional Guide for Ballroom Dance Instructors
Teach Like A Pro is a unique instructional handbook designed specifically for ballroom dance teachers who want to improve their teaching effectiveness, technical knowledge, student retention, and professional development.
Rather than focusing on choreography alone, this book teaches the art and science of ballroom instruction. It provides practical systems for teaching dance figures, reviewing material, developing proper technique, explaining musical concepts, improving partner connection, and creating successful learning experiences for students of all levels.
Written by respected educator Diane Jarmolow, this extensive manual bridges the gap between dancing well and teaching well, making it a valuable resource for instructors preparing for certification programs, studio careers, or professional examinations.
Topics Covered
Chapter 1 – Fundamentals of Being an Outstanding Dance Teacher
- Teaching and reviewing figures
- Choreography and amalgamations
- Giving effective feedback
- Dance etiquette
- Group class instruction
- Professional certification
- Teaching checklists and methodology
Chapter 2 – The Technical Language of Dance
- Foot positions
- Dance positions
- Lead and follow concepts
- Alignment
- Turns and rotation
- Footwork
- Rise and fall
- Sway
- Contra Body Movement (CBM)
Chapter 3 – Dance Frames & Partner Positions
- Practice holds
- Standard and Smooth closed position
- Promenade position
- Rhythm and Latin positions
- Open holds and connections
Chapter 4 – Music for Dance Teachers
- Beat recognition
- Musical measures
- Counting bars
- Musical phrasing
- Dance tempos
- Time signatures
- Music selection for teaching
Chapter 5 – Posture & Warm-Up Exercises
- Spine exercises
- Shoulder exercises
- Core training
- Leg and foot exercises
- Balance and weight transfer drills
Chapter 6 – Partner Connection
- Frame exercises
- Lead and follow training
- Compression and leverage techniques
Chapter 7 – Basic Dance Technique
- Standard and Smooth walks
- Latin and Rhythm walks
- Latin hip action
- Arm styling
- Underarm turns
Additional Chapters
- Teaching beginners
- Wedding couples
- Competitions and showcases
- Medal tests
- Selling dance lessons
- Professional studio development
Perfect For
- Ballroom dance instructors
- Teacher certification candidates
- Studio owners
- Professional dance coaches
- Competitive dancers
- Dance school training programs
- Social dance teachers
Why This Book Is Valuable
Unlike most dance books that focus only on figures and technique, Teach Like A Pro provides a complete framework for becoming a successful ballroom instructor. It combines technical dance education, teaching methodology, student psychology, music theory, partner connection, and business development into one practical reference, making it one of the most useful professional resources available for ballroom dance teachers.
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