Black Belt Salsa DenverDenver Apprentice Info
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APPRENTICE EXPECTATIONS:
You will be expected to show up at Tuesday night Group classes no later than 6:00pm to help with setup.
You are expected to stay until 10pm at every Group Class, dancing with each other and students. It is imperative that you social dance with our / your students. If you arrive late, you will be expected to stay late. If you arrive early, you may leave a bit earlier. But not before you help with setup/closeup. YOU MUST ALWAYS CHECK IN WITH YOUR SENSEI OR SENIOR APPRENTICE PRIOR TO LEAVING EARLY SO THEY CAN GIVE YOU SOMETHING TO TAKE DOWNSTAIRS AND HELP THE CLEANUP CREW.
If you cannot make your class, please find your own substitute. REMINDER: It is NOT your Sensei's responsibility to find your replacement.
DO NOT move to another circle without Sensei's approval.
Please watch this five -minute video
on how to register students for class
Apprentice Instructors
This list is confidential and should only be used to communicate amongst yourselves.
You may contact any Alumni Apprentice for teaching or private lessons if necessary.
Women
- Sensei Edie - 303-888-5355 - edie@blackbeltsalsa.com April 22nd
- Espe Messersmith - 719-469-2879 - 510-735-7485 - n.sudia@gmail.com April 9th
- Sofia Gonzalez 720-400-269 - 1gonzalez.sofia@gmail.com July 23rd
- Daiana Bilbao - White Belt ... April 25th
- Lisa Covington - 303-517-3186 - lisacovingtonatty@gmail.com July 1st
- Julie Mejia - 239-851-4510 - barthel974@gmail.com July 1st
- Lorena H. - Lorepharmd@yahoo.com February 5th
- Alison Glazer - alisonglazer@gmail.com
214-336-3875
January 56th
Men
- Jerico Lostaunau - 719-290-4649 - jericoguit@gmail.com June 2nd
- Matthew Trujillo :303-507- 3459. mattrichess@gmail.com October 18th.
- Chris Spann - 303-946-2572 christopherspann5@gmail.com
- May 30th
- James Sapegin - 303-968-4785 jasapegin@gmail.com August 8th
- Collin Ramondetta
925-708-0411
collin.ramondetta@gmail.com
August 1st - Colin Jordan
614-551-2749
colin.rhys.jordan@gmail.com
July 3rd
Become an EXPERT!
Study the Apprentice Training Videos here:
What we look for in good dance coaching sessions:
PATIENCE
Personality
Sense of humour
Sharing something of SELF
Fabulous ENTHUSIASM and high energy
Using a variety of examples so everybody gets the message
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Putting dance in a broader context
Exceptional planning and timekeeping
Technically correct and at the right challenge level for the group
Getting participants working together for peer to peer learning
Great Analogies
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Outstanding group management
Progressive introduction to physical proximity
Breaking down skills then rebuilding them to a fluent performance
Techniques required in social dancing, speed fluency, etc
Personalization
Attention to correct technique
Working with people first as people and then as sports participants
Dealing with emergency procedures
Encouraging people to be expressive and show themselves
Physical conditioning
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Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
Observing the weaker participants and pairing with more experienced
Celebrating success however small
Drawing on many areas of learning
Motor skill and muscle memory
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A bit of Landmark education
Some psychology
Some learning theory
Some acting and story-telling.
Ending with High-Tens!
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Learn by Doing
EMULATE Experienced Apprentice Fellows and practice offline
Practice "teaching" out loud what you just learned. Once you reach Camo Belt, you will start to train beginner Apprentices as a requirement of your ongoing education.
Start Teaching Privates!
The more you teach, the better you become!
Your level will skyrocket as a dancer the more you train others. Take advantage of practicing with your fellow Apprentices! All of us are willing to help and answer any questions you have!
Achieve your goals
Communicate your Goals with your Sensei
Do you want to compete? Perform? Travel the world teaching? Open up your own school? Let your Sensei know your deepest desires and they will help you get there!!
"I never DREAMED I could do Lifts and Tricks... until you gave me that confidence!!"
Challenge yourself!! The SKY is the LIMIT!! Ask for help!
Ask Questions!
Remember, you get out of this program WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
Nothing comes easy. It will be very hard work with committment and dedication...
BUT OMG... SO WORTH IT!!!
You will get Fit, have Fun and benefit Financially!!
("F-Cubed")
- Sensei Edie
Kamshat Mussina - Professional BBS Alumni Apprentice / Professional BBS Performer
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Work Hard
The harder you work, the easier it gets!
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Reep the Benefits!
The harder you work, the better you get, the more in DEMAND you will become!
Recommend a Friend!
We are ALWAYS looking to train new Apprentices!
