GPDIA Judging Intensive at The Bavarian Open with Gary Jobst

We are very proud to announce our very first offering of the full GPDIA Judges Certification Program at an International Event! The Bavarian Open WCS 2015! Class times are set; Friday from 10:00 to 1:00 PM Saturday from 10:00 to 11:30 AM Sunday from 10:00 to 11:30 AM Global Professional Dance Instructors Association – GPDIA Judges Certification Program/Intensive Mission Statement: * To raise standard of education and training and to better prepare future judges of West Coast Swing. * To better prepare West Coast Swing instructors as to the important factors for the different levels of WCS competition. * To help competitors gain a better understanding of the concepts and details involved in judging and what is involved. This program has been developed by Michael Kiehm, Phil Adams and Gary Jobst in conjunction with the GPDIA. Combined they bring over 100 years of experience in dance, including studio ownership, promotion, event organization events, contest coordination, emceeing, teaching, judging and chief judging. Who will benefit from the GPDIA Judges Certification Program? 1. Dancers who want to improve their dancing, understanding of competitions and have a strong desire to understand what the judges are looking for and what makes a dance stand out. 2. Teachers who want to have a better understand of what the judges are looking for and what makes a dance stand out so that they can pass that knowledge on to their students 3. Upper level dancers and aspiring WCS professionals who want to learn some of the ways to judge effectively and efficiently and put an effort in to educating themselves. 4. Established WCS professionals who want to become even more proficient and expand their knowledge and to share their knowledge with fellow professionals. Check out the GPDIA FAQ page for additional details. http://garyjobst.com/gpdia-faq/ The cost for attending the intensive is; 250 EUR for the full course 125 EUR for the Associate course Special rate for event professional judging staff. Contact Gary Jobst ASAP to reserve your space,