The American Style Bronze Teacher Training is perfect for anyone motivated in becoming a dance teacher. Over 16 months you will learn 17 dances and how to teach them. The program is divided into 4 sections, taking teacher trainees through the entire DVIDA (Dance Vision International Dancers Association) Bronze American Style syllabus for the Smooth, Rhythm, and Night Club dances. Sessions begin quarterly and may be taken in any order. This class has no prerequisites; it is open to dancers of any level.
Dedicated to ensuring excellence in partner dance instruction, this dance teacher education course is the only one of its kind in the nation. It is ideal for adults who are considering a career as dance teacher, or who would like to improve their own dancing. Teaching dance is a career option for anyone —no prior dance experience is required!
Smooth July-October, 2008
(currently in session, registration closed)
Learn how to dance and teach Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Viennese Waltz
Rhythm
A
November-February, 2009
Learn how to dance and teach Rumba, Cha-Cha, Bolero and East Coast Swing
Rhythm
B March-June, 2009
Learn how to dance and teach Mambo, Merengue, Samba and West Coast Swing
Night
Club Dances July-October, 2009
Learn how to dance and teach Salsa, Hustle, Nightclub Two-Step, Lindy Hop &
Argentine Tango
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This is a professional level course, and we cover a lot of material at a fairly fast pace. Missing class is not advised, as you can easily fall behind. If you do have to miss a class, you can generally arrange to work with one of the other teacher trainees to help you catch up. You can also schedule private lessons with Francisco Martinez (for an additional private lesson fee) to make up any work you miss.
Classes are held at The Dance Family Studio on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6pm-8pm.
Exams are scheduled to be held during regular class times. If you miss an exam, you may schedule a make-up exam with Francisco Martinez (for an additional private lesson fee).
Each class meets a total of 4 hours a week per section.
Most teacher trainees spend quite a bit of time every week studying the material and practicing what they have learned. Though the amount of outside time varies greatly from person to person, please expect to commit one hour of study time for every hour you spend in class (about four hours of study time per week).
Becoming a dance teacher takes dedication and practice.
The DVIDA Manuals (please see Schedule above for which manual for each session) and CBTA Binder are required textbooks for the course. The accompanying DVIDA videos are recommended, but optional. The DVIDA Bronze Manuals and videos are available from Dance Vision, and may be ordered online at www.dancevision.com, or by calling 1-800-851-2813. CBTA Binder is provided in class and costs a one-time fee of $85.00. It includes all class handouts that are distributed over the entire program.
Buy your manuals online at DanceVision
Tuition is $495/month (each section is 4 months). Please note that tuition will be increased every May to reflect the current market.
Tuition is due the first class of each new month. Teacher Trainees who make a late tuition payment will be accessed a $25 late fee. Tuition can be paid in class by credit card, check, cash, or online via PayPal. A deposit of $150 holds a spot for the upcoming quarter. Only 20 slots available per quarter. To reserve a spot, click here.
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Because this is a teaching class, there is a strong emphasis on presentation. You will be expected to present material to the class on a regular basis. You may be asked to demonstrate a figure or to present a brief history of a specific dance. Don’t worry, we hand out assignments in advance, so you will have plenty of time to prepare!
In order to teach a specific dance or figure, you need to be able to articulate and demonstrate both the leader’s and follower’s part. We spend equal time in class working on both parts, and every student is expected to dance with every other student as both leader and follower, regardless of gender. This is standard practice for professional dance instruction.
All Teacher Trainees will be expected to have proper dance shoes by the second class meeting. This is not an arbitrary aesthetic or fashion consideration. To teach dance, you need the “right tool for the job,” and proper dance shoes are literally the foundation for your dancing!
There are different styles of dance shoes for different styles of dancing, but most students wear a basic “practice shoe,” a practical and durable suede-soled dancing shoe that is made to be comfortable and wearable for long periods. Some students wear flashier shoes or high heeled dance shoes, but this is a matter of personal comfort.
You can purchase dance shoes from Very Fine Shoes. Ask the reception for a 2-for-1 coupon.
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Your tuition entitles you not only to the Teacher Training course itself, but also to most of the classes and workshops offered at the California Ballroom Teachers Academy.
You receive free entry into group classes and workshops (where you are required to fill in as leader or follower as needed),
You receive free entry into parties
You receive free and free floor time for practice (during non-used slots at the studio, and can be pre-scheduled with CBTA staff).
You will enjoy full immersion into the exciting world of ballroom dancing! Please note: Celebrity guest workshops taught by visiting teachers are not free to Teacher Training students.
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When you complete one of the CBTA's Teacher Training Programs (taking all of the exams and handing in all of the homework) you will receive a Certificate of Completion from the California Ballroom Teachers'' Academy. This is a valuable accomplishment, and it will serve as a wonderful credential for your dance resume. However, the CBTA Certificate of Completion is different than professional certification.
In the dance industry, professional certificates are granted to dancers who submit themselves to a standardized exam from one of the accredited organizations, and who pass that exam satisfactorily. A credential from any of these organizations is an asset to your career.
The certification exam for which we prepare you at the CBTA is the Dance Vision International Dancers Association (DVIDA) certification. We base our teacher training curriculum on the DVIDA syllabus and exam structure and provide complete and thorough training for all the DVIDA professional exams.
The Professional Certification process offers extraordinary benefits to dance teachers, deeply enriching their dancing and teaching, and greatly expanding their career opportunities. Diane Jarmolow, the Director of the Ballroom Dance Teacher's College says, "Going through the certification training and taking the exams has taken my dancing to a much higher level, given me the ability to run my own school, and given me entree into the judging arena. The teachers I know who have become certified unanimously agree that it is the single best thing they have done for themselves in their dance career."
Become
a Better Teacher
The process of preparing for your certification exam will teach you dance
concepts you may not have fully understood. You will improve both your
verbal and presentation skills. You will learn the precise vocabulary for
describing the technical elements of dance figures, which will help your
explanations become clear, succinct, and consistent. Your knowledge of the
precise alignments will improve your ability to choreograph routines for
your students. You will expand your knowledge of musical terms and concepts,
and you will understand how dancing and music relate. Finally, the process
of technical mastery will improve your eye, so you will know instantly how
to correct your students.
Become
a Better Dancer
The technical expertise required to pass your certification exam will
catapult your dancing to an entirely new level. You will learn the
"rules" of technique that will keep your dancing consistent and
help you master new, advanced figures. You’ll develop a language that will
help you work more effectively in your dance partnerships. Above all, your
confidence will soar with the true mastery of dance technique that will stay
with you for the rest of your career.
Declare
Your Professional Excellence
The certificate you receive when you pass your certification exams declares
your expertise to the world. You’ll be able to attract serious students
and earn more for your services. You will be a desirable employee in dance
studios around the country. You can even obtain your judging credential.
Your certification is the first step to being recognized as a national
expert.
DVIDA's Reputation
DVIDA, the Certification branch of Dance Vision, was created with the same high standard of excellence for which Dance Vision is known. The syllabus and exam structure were immediately approved by the National Dance Council of America, and the industry response has been overwhelming: the DVIDA certification system is hailed as excellent, professional, and fair. The manuals and corresponding videos were created by U.S. champion dancers and offer the highest quality instruction. Dance Vision’s commitment to the dance community is unparalleled, with cutting edge products and services, prompt and friendly customer service, and innovative programs to help dancers grow and improve at every stage.
“One Dance At A Time”
Another advantage to certifying with DVIDA is that you can take your professional certification exams “One Dance at a Time.” For example, the Bronze American Style Ballroom certification includes four dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and Viennese Waltz. With other organizations, you would need to study, prepare and present all four dances in one exam. With DVIDA's exams, you have the option of testing in each dance separately, one at a time. This makes preparation much easier: you learn the material more thoroughly when you’re not overwhelmed “cramming” four at once; each successive test becomes less stressful and more comfortable as you know what to expect; and you can improve your performance each time based on the examiner’s previous feedback. After successfully completing each dance exam, you receive a “Certificate of Completion” for that dance, and full certification when you have successfully tested in all of the dances at a particular level.
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California Ballroom Teachers Academy offers Teacher Trainees opportunities to
assist in classes. In addition, dance studios across the
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Directions
The Dance Family Studio
(home of CBTA)
25 N. Allen (at Colorado) , Pasadena, CA 91106
2 Blocks south of the 210 freeway at Allen
(Corner of Allen Ave. Plenty of free parking in the five lots behind the studio. Turn north on Allen Ave. from Colorado Blvd. and you'll see the studio. Turn left into the alley to the parking lots.)
See Map here
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About
Us
Since 1996, Francisco and Stacey Martinez have been training teachers who now travel the world with successful, lucrative careers teaching dance. With this ability to create "stars," they have added the demanding, challenging and fully accredited DVIDA curriculum to their already proven, highly successful teacher training program. Anyone with a desire to teach dance, a willingness to work hard, and a commitment to a 16-month demanding program, can be assured to walk out with the confidence of mastering the 17 dances to teach the DVIDA curriculum.
In the dancing world, Francisco and Stacey
are most well
known as the creators of the video series, The 2-Left
Footer’s Guide to Dancing Salsa.
Stacey Classically trained in ballet, jazz and tap and later Latin and Ballroom dances, Stacey's commercial television career started young, being featured in national commercials, television shows, and as Miss Teen California USA. She is most well recognized in as a child actress in the long running McDonalds "You Deserve A Break Today" campaign and as a regular for many years on American Bandstand.
Francisco came to Los Angeles as a Ballroom instructor and established a career in Los Angeles stage productions including ""Fiesta Tango," "America, America" and "Rumba." He continues being featured in multiple commercials and music videos including Placido Domingo, Dwight Yokum, and in the film "Haunted Mansion".
As a couple Francisco and Stacey have traveled Europe and North America in celebrity events performing in commercials, film and television with highlights at their hometown Hollywood Palladium, and live on stage at the Hollywood Bowl opening for Earth Wind & Fire. For a detailed resume, please click here.
As evidenced by the instructors and students coming from their studio, their true love is to teach dance. Their practical and personable teaching style is carried out daily in The Dance Family Studio through their personally trained instruction staff who add the "personalized" element while continuing to far surpass industry standards in teaching dance. Join us!
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California Ballroom Teachers'
Academy
The Dance Family Studio
25 N. Allen
Pasadena, CA 91106
Telephone 1-866-363-0306 press 3 to be connected directly with Francisco
Questions?
email us at Stacey@TheDanceFamily.com
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If
you are interested in Teachers Training please e-mail info@TheDanceFamily.com
Openings still available for November 7, 2008 start date
Once all 20 slots are full, it will be indicated here on the website.
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