Bachata Instructor Certification Course with Alex AnD Desiree

Save the DATE! August 13th & 14th of 2016, Alex and Desiree will be holding their official Level 1 Bachata Instructor Certification Course About Alex and Desiree: While both Alex and Desiree are well rounded in many forms of dance the world has really embraced their interpretation of Bachata. They have undoubtedly become one of the leading couples in the world representing Dominican Style (Traditional/Bachata Clasica). Having already traveled the world teaching and performing their unique style of dance, they are also one of the top sought out choreographers in the Latin Dance Scene. Apart from coaching and training dancers from across the globe, Alex and Desiree were also part of the official judging panel at two of the world's most prestigious Dance Championships in 2016 - The World Salsa Summit and The Bachatea World Masters in Madrid. Alex and Desiree have consistently received positive feedback on their method of teaching other dancers. They have been highly regarded for the quality of their instruction, their charismatic delivery of the content and student engagement. Course Description and Objective: This certification course is designed with the ultimate goal of helping the intermediate-advanced dancers and dance instructors with delivering quality instruction to their students. While there will be other future courses offered as part of the AnD Certification Program, this course will focus on the BASICS of teaching Dominican Style Bachata,. Specifically, the course will cover... *Bachata History and Music *Overall review and understanding Alex and Desiree’s pedagogy (teaching methodology) *Preparing your lessons *Running a lesson with environment specific approaches and techniques Teaching/Breaking down Fundamental *Body Movements *Working with Beginners *Tips for mixed level of students *Review and understand how and what to teach as far as Basics (Footwork & Partnering) *Review and understand the principles of leading and following Upon successful completion of the course, instructors will receive a certificate of completion signed by both Alex and Desiree. This will serve as the only valid documentation that said instructor has met the requirements (approved and validated by Alex and Desiree) to instruct this style of dance. Location: Studio One RI 85 Industrial Cir, Ste 4102 Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865 Date & Times: Sat, Aug 13th 10:00AM – 02:00PM Sun, Aug 14th 10:00AM – 03:00PM (approx) Detailed Schedule: Day 1 Registration→ 09:30AM - 09:55 AM Session 1 → 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch Break → 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM Session 2 → 12:25 PM – 01:25 PM Checkpoint → 01:30PM – 02:00 PM Day 2 Session 3 → 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch Break → 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM Session 4 → 12:25 PM – 01:25 PM Final Exam→ 01:30PM – 02:30 PM Q&A → 02:30PM – 03:00 PM Price: Bachata Instructor Certification Course → $300 Pre-register Online (no payment required to do so) by submitting the following information to the Official Alex and Desiree Fan Page: www.facebook.com/alexanddesiree 1) First and Last Name 2) School/Academy where you teach or dance 3) City & State of Schoo1/Academy 4) Length of time dancing and length of time teaching (if applicable) You will receive a reply within 48 hrs to confirm your registration was received. Important Notes: ** Please arrive early each day as course will commence promptly at 10AM and you will not want to miss any material covered ** Course payment may be paid via Cash / Electronic Paypal / Major Credit/Debit Card (2 week installment plan available upon request) **While a 20 minute break is scheduled, lunch will not be provided so we encourage everyone to pack a lunch/snack as well as water/beverage