Thank
you for your interest in the Ballroom Dance Company professional...
Instructor Certification Training Program
(ICTP)
Next Training Sessions are: MAY-AUGUST 2011; and SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2011
Accelerated Training is available to those with qualifying previous experience and the willingness to do independent study and practice, as well as join group classes starting April 2009! Interested parties should call or e-mail:
Executive Director Ray Bugnosen at (240) 462-7292
The Ballroom Dance Company was
established in 1997 as not-for-profit organization, and is now the DC area's
largest proponent of all styles of social partner dancing. We have been training
professional instructors for over six years and have developed a program that
is second to none in quality, practicality, and economy. Unique to the BDC
professional training program, you will learn
to be better dancers and how to teach others
to do the same. You will also be taught the necessary business aspects and
industry secrets that will ensure a consistent influx of students, successful
class programs, and even how to start your own business.
Candidates for the ICT Program must have a strong desire to
further the company's mission:
"To spread the joys and benefits of all styles
of partner dancing through quality instruction, artistic exhibitions, and
inspiring performance."
... which inherently includes striving to better oneself first, by continuing
to develop one's own dancing and teaching skills; to be the best example you
can be of a dance professional and an ambassador to the world of Ballroom
(partner) dancing. As professional instructors, we must lead by example to
earn our students' respect.
Training will be in a broad base of styles and rhythms (not just one or two
areas of special interest) with a concentration on the most common social
dances - which are most likely the dances you would be asked to teach first.
To be an effective instructor, the BDC feels it is necessary
to be versed in the many different styles that a student may encounter, so
that he/she will be most able to lead/follow effectively and graciously in
any situation. Candidates must complete all aspects of the training program
to certify and teach BDC programs. This can only be achieved
through cross-training and an open attitude towards the company's policies,
its most 'tried and true' methods, and the guidance of the organization's
officers. Certification through the ICT Program can lead to
placement in BDC instructional programs if desired (providing
all other employment criteria are met).
The three month intensive training program requires at least two nights
a week and one weekend day (or other designated training day TBD) -
total commitment of three days a week. The program is relatively self-paced
and certification is contingent on the passing of all requirements and exams.
The cost for the program is $2500.00 per person for the 16 week program, and
includes examination fees and all manuals. Previous training and experience
is certainly helpful, but not required. Once the minimum number of trainees
has been accepted and training class has been scheduled, there can be no refunds
for withdrawal from the training program. (Private, 'one-on-one', training
programs also available at a cost commensurate to experience.)
If
you are ready to...
* Professionally enhance your own dancing and teaching skills so that you
can...
* Enhance the social skills and fun times of others;
* Become certified in a marketable skill that will always be in demand any
where you may go;
* Learn an art form that will continue to enrich your personal well being
indefinitely;
* Become part of a revolutionary arts/education organization for the enrichment
of others with unlimited growth potential; and
* Earn an additional part- to full- time income doing something that you love,
and that is a lot of fun...
Contact BDC Executive Director, Ray Bugnosen for a no-obligation
interview for the purpose of answering any and all questions pertaining to
the BDC Instructor
Certification Training Program
Ray
Bugnosen, Executive Director
RayBugnosen@BallroomDanceCompany.org
(703) 593-0100 ext.111
(240) 462-7292 direct/mobile
As we struggle
to meet the demands for qualified instructors to teach programs at an ever
growing number of dance studios, health clubs, community centers, churches,
and synagogues, we sincerely hope that you are serious about helping people
to feel comfortable and confident at social events, inspire the next DanceSport
Olympians or professional performers, or perhaps even encourage others to
keep their health with this extremely fun source of exercise. We hope you
will find our program compatible to your goals and desires, then join the
Ballroom Dance Company and help to share the joys and benefits of all
style of partner dancing through quality instruction and, perhaps, exhibitions
and shows.