Teaching dance as a career or as a hobby is fun and rewarding as you watch your students transform from clumsy self-confident dancers into masters who move, turn and twirl perfectly. You can become a master salsa dance instructor by learning it from the salsa maestro himself. Matthew David Parker has been teaching salsa dancing at his Lafayette dance studio in Louisiana since 2010. Here is what he recommends for aspiring salsa dance instructors.
Master salsa.
There is much to learn in salsa in footwork and patterns, leading and following, timing and styles.
Get a partner to demonstrate the moves.
Having a partner will help you handle more students. If you are learning salsa so that you can teach others, find a partner who is also enthusiastic about the dance.
Do you want it?
Always reflect on your reasons for teaching salsa. Do you want money, fun, or fame? This can help you focus better on what you need to do and how to do it.
Always refresh your skills.
Keep going back to the dance studio to refresh your skills and pick up new moves from other dance enthusiasts.
Create difference.
After mastering salsa, try improving on the styles to come up with a sub-style or even a new style. You will become a true adept and become dedicated to the dance even more.
Be humble and outgoing.
As a dance instructor, you will handle different kinds of personalities, at a close distance. Learn to handle people patiently and mix with people from different backgrounds.
Don’t forget to have fun.
Dancing is all about fun as Matthew David Parker likes to remind his students every day. Always keep this in mind and you will love doing what you do daily.
Master salsa.
There is much to learn in salsa in footwork and patterns, leading and following, timing and styles.
Get a partner to demonstrate the moves.
Having a partner will help you handle more students. If you are learning salsa so that you can teach others, find a partner who is also enthusiastic about the dance.
Do you want it?
Always reflect on your reasons for teaching salsa. Do you want money, fun, or fame? This can help you focus better on what you need to do and how to do it.
Always refresh your skills.
Keep going back to the dance studio to refresh your skills and pick up new moves from other dance enthusiasts.
Create difference.
After mastering salsa, try improving on the styles to come up with a sub-style or even a new style. You will become a true adept and become dedicated to the dance even more.
Be humble and outgoing.
As a dance instructor, you will handle different kinds of personalities, at a close distance. Learn to handle people patiently and mix with people from different backgrounds.
Don’t forget to have fun.
Dancing is all about fun as Matthew David Parker likes to remind his students every day. Always keep this in mind and you will love doing what you do daily.
