What I learned at Peach's Party

I love teaching. Actually, I love teaching dance.

It was funny. There were, as usual at these social events, relatively few guys there who could dance, so I ended up teaching most of my partners (guys and gals) a basic step or two, talking them through it, encouraging them. You know, teaching.

And the funny thing is, I had as much, if not more fun, than I do when I dance with guys who can dance. No pressure. Lots of fun. And the ultimate reward -- a tentative smile from my "students" at the end of each dance. Made my day.

So I've been thinking about teaching a lot. The only problem is that I don't particularly want to work as a dance tacher, especially full time. It's a hard life for many -- physically and emotionally demanding, with the rewards sometimes few and far between. (The communications skills I think I've got. Modest, aren't I?) :lol:

But now I have an itch. So what kinds of things, if any, can a wannabe dance teacher who doesn't want to be a dance teacher do, to scratch it? :roll: :wink:

Thoughts?

pygmalion said:

....... So what kinds of things, if any, can a wannabe dance teacher who doesn't want to be a dance teacher do, to scratch it? :roll: :wink:

Thoughts?

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One suggestion: Private or by appointment classes since you don't want to be in it full time. Quite a few people do that. Next time I have a shingdig, I'd like you to bring your business cards with you and we'll have them displayed on the table. I'm serious. Good way to build your clientele muchacha. :wink:

And what else happened at this party? Any pictures? :raisebro:

SG

No pictures of course, SG. Well not any good ones that belong to me. One of my relatives "purposely" forgot the video equipment. :roll: (Guess what list of mine they're on. :wink: ) So, unfortunately no "real" evidence. :? We had a great time time though.

Here's a quick recap: http://www.dance-forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=4867

Thanks Peach...it would behoove me to pay a little more attention to the posts around here...shows how much I've been out of it lately...:roll:

Glad to hear the party was a blast! Pygmalion - I do hope you consider teaching dance...I bet you would be a wonderful teacher!

SG

I have had people ask me if I teach as sometimes at the social dances I go to I'll help a couple sitting on the side get onto the danec floor. I'll also but in, quietly when people are prcaticing steps during the free lesson before the dance and offer a suggestion or two. I don't think that I'm at the level yet that I can do that so I usually decline.

Yup. Exactly where I am, Sagitta. I don't feel I have the experience to actually teach, so, if I were to do it, I'd want to get some serious coaching in the basics. That, and some study of the theory behind the basics. :? Hmm...

hmm yes.. as for me.. the most important thing i learned from peach's party is that i wasn't there!

Sabor said:

hmm yes.. as for me.. the most important thing i learned from peach's party is that i wasn't there!

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And the most important thing I learned is I should be there next year! :lol:

Peach had a party?

And I missed it ... bummer!

Maybe next year, right Mac, DP or Sabor, mi amor? :wink:

pygmalion said:

Yup. Exactly where I am, Sagitta. I don't feel I have the experience to actually teach, so, if I were to do it, I'd want to get some serious coaching in the basics. That, and some study of the theory behind the basics. :? Hmm...

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Gosh, Orlando could use another good teacher.... But noooooo...Somebody's moving to Dallas.... :?