NYC Beginner Bachata Instructor Certification Course w AnD

Save the DATE! Nov 5th & 6th of 2016, Alex and Desiree will be holding their official Beginner Bachata Instructor Certification Course in NYC!! 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 Bachata. Specifically, the course will cover: *Bachata History and Music (Instruments and Timing) *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 Bachata. Pre-requisites, Who can take the course?: This course is open to anyone who aspires to grow as a Bachata dancer. While it can be taken by anyone, the focus of this certification will be for the following audiences: - Bachata Instructors (new and experienced) - Non-Bachata instructors who will be starting to teach/offer Bachata for their students - Dancers who are considering becoming a Bachata Instructor - Intermediate/Advanced dancers who want to learn better understand Bachata Fundamentals, History, Evolution and Music *** This is not a workshop, so the goal is not to teach beginner students, it is to educate on this genre of dance and teach you how to teach it to others. Location: Gibney Dance 280 Broadway (Entrance at 53A Chambers) New York, NY 10007 Date & Times: Sat, Nov 5th 10:00AM – 02:00PM Sun, Nov 6th 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/person Register Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/and-beginner-bachata-instructor-certification-tickets-28373122774?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing ** ONLINE REGISTRAION ENDS FRIDAY NIGHT AT 11:59PM - OCT 28TH ** Important Notes: ** Please arrive early each day as course will commence promptly at 10AM and you will not want to miss any material covered ** We highly encourage you to bring a pen/pencil and a pad/notebook to take notes ** 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 ***Hotel Information*** Holiday Inn New York City-Wall Street (walking distance from studio) 51 Nassau St New York, NY 212 227-3007 Meadowlands View Hotel (shuttle service available through the hotel $7 one way $12 round trip) 2750 Tonelle Avenue North Bergen, NJ 07047 201 348-3600 Holiday Inn Express North Bergen (shuttle service available through the hotel $7 one way $12 round trip) 2600 Tonelle Avenue North Bergen, NJ 07047 201 866-0400 Super 8 North Bergen (public transportation into midtown NYC availble directly in front of the hotel 24/7 $3.50 one way) 2800 Columbia Avenue North Bergen, NJ 07047 201 864-4500