Master private class?

[Huiyu]

If you want basic technique, why do you need them at all? Why not take a workshop with someone you respect?

For me a normal class is to learn some steps. A workshop is to learn more about technique knowledge. A private class is to focus on personal problem.

 

[Huiyu]

Hi Huiyu, which couple do you plan to take privates of, Ariadna and Fernando?

Some years ago when I used to take privates I have experienced much the same. It was nearly impossible to rent one part alone. Perhaps there is kind of a business philosophy that nothing should come between them. In the end a traveling couple is a brand, and either of them always watches suspiciously the other´s activities.

No. The couple lives in Amsterdam now. And actually I need to travel there to take private class. The communication so far we had on Facebook made me uncomfortable. The female teacher is really awesome, as a dancer, but my friend and I decided not to go there in the end. My friend almost only took private class in BA. She had Gutty and Natalia before, for women technique. If she needs to learn about the connection, she will go to find a male teacher for private class. For me I also feel the same way. I barely need a couple to teach me. Natalia offered her like 6 classes 500 dollar. And this couple in Amsterdam charges 180 dollar for one class. And plus the flight ticket and hotel we need to pay. Then I would say better to wait when they visit my city and take workshop and save the money to BA.

 

[Lilly_of_the_valley]

I don't see in this way. And I don't think people should think in this way: making a discount means this product/service is not good. For me it is just mutual understanding.

I did not suggest that. I meant with dance lesson one cannot always bargain down the way it is done in the market, ask to cut a smaller part from a big piece , etc etc.

 

[Lilly_of_the_valley]

I agree that we as students should put some trust on that. But no matter how well they can organize class, still it depends on students' needs. Your example of a visiting couple explains the financial reason to teach as a couple, but not about class itself. For me I also understand this in this way: teaching as a couple can ensure the earning. But then I can't really trust the teachers that much in terms of the teaching quality.

If you believe the desire to earn money contradicts the quality of teaching there certainly are a lot of semi professional and non professional tango instructors who do not depend on teaching for making their living. That couple in question is just not one of them.
It does not necessarily mean their teaching is lower quality for that.

 

[Huiyu]

I did not suggest that. I meant with dance lesson one cannot always bargain down the way it is done in the market, ask to cut a smaller part from a big piece , etc etc.

Correct. You cannot bargain. But asking about package price and bargaining are two different things, for me. Once I know there is no package price, I can only accept or leave. I won't bargain anymore. But for me personally it doesn't sound like a good business concept.

 

[Lilly_of_the_valley]

When you are a full time tango teacher come back and talk some more about your business concept. Till then...

 

[newbie]

a discount means this product/service is not good.

Same as the cosmetics industry. The fabrication cost of a product is 0,02 cent but if the price in the shops is not 200$ then nobody will buy it because they'll think the product is not good.

 

[itwillhappen]

Then I would say better to wait when they visit my city and take workshop and save the money to BA.

When they are in your city some day - then you could test in a workshop that they are well suited teachers for you and take one or two classes...