How to Become a Dance Teacher

Do your feet start moving when you hear a favorite song? Are you the first one on the dance floor? Maybe you were meant to be a dance teacher. Follow these steps to get started.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dance books and videos.

1. Recognize which form of dance you would want to teach. Would it be Ballroom? Salsa? Tango? You could choose one form of dance or many. Once you know what dance you want to learn and teach, your path to becoming a dance teacher will become clear.

2. Find books and videos based on the dance genre you have chosen. Start teaching yourself all of the steps involved and practice, practice, practice!
   

3. Take dance lessons and listen to your instructor. Take notes to what you see and hear. Remember that everything you observe and remember will get you one step closer to becoming a dance teacher.

4. Ask a friend or family member to be a student for you. Many people are excited to learn a new skill or dance, so ask them to help you out in the process. Apply your new teaching skills.

5. Apply to dance studios when you feel ready and confident as an instructor. It is important to remember that everything is practice. Every class you instruct in the beginning will be a learning experience for you as well. Be patient with yourself.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice as much as possible to become fully familiar with your new dance.