Attention Street Dance Teachers - colleges and universities want you to believe that you need a dance degree to teach Street and Hip Hop Dance, but this simply isn't true.
The #1 Secret Revealed
Based on more than 18 years working in the Street Dance industry and teaching thousands of people worldwide, I want to share an insider's secret with you;
You do not need a dance degree to work as a Street Dance teacher.
So, what do you need?
Having a dance degree will not necessarily give you the tools, techniques and teaching skills you need to be a Street Dance teacher. Whilst the degree may give you a great grounding in general, if you do not study Street or Hip Hop Dance directly, then you will not have the skills needed to teach it.
Unless the college or university you are attending specialises in Street or Hip Hop dance you may not get the specific experience and training you need from a general dance degree.
If you want a successful career in the industry then I suggest you follow my three step approach:
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Step 1. Become an excellent Street Dancer.
In order to teach Street Dance you need to be an excellent Street Dancer. You need to be unconsciously competent at the skill. What I mean by unconsciously competent is that you need to have mastered the style and technique in order to be able to teach it. Therefore your own Street / Hip Hop Dance education is very important.
When I first got into the industry, I studied Street and Hip Hop Dance in Central London. I attended as many classes, workshop and master classes as I could.
- but I can't get to Central London to learn!
You don't need to be in London. There are some fantastic dance schools worldwide. If there aren't any in your area, search online for DVDs or online classes so that you can begin your education. We all have to start somewhere! The important thing is taking action and getting started.
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Step 2. Learn how to teach.
There is a big difference between being an excellent dancer and being an excellent teacher. They are completely different skill sets.
If you want to be a successful street dance teacher, do what I did and master the skill of teaching. I know that no matter a person's age, shape, size or ability, I have the skills in place to be able to teach them. Wouldn't you like the same skill set?
Find a course or programme that focuses on the skill of teaching Street Dance.
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Step 3. Continue your education.
Continue to develop and grow your own Street and Hip Hop Dancing skills. This will mean that you keep fresh and continue to inspire both yourself and your students. Even after being in the industry for 18 years I still attend classes. Every year I fly to New York to train with some of the world's best Street and Hip Hop dancers. As a teacher, developing yourself and continuing to learn is of great importance.
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From Hayley Hall, International Street Dance Teacher Trainer and the Co-Founder of the Street Dance Teacher Training Company http://www.StreetDanceTeacherTraining.com/
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