Do you have what it takes to be a DanceFIT instructor? Do you want to be a part of a great staff that helps an even greater community reach their fitness goals? DanceFIT Studio is always looking to add great instructors to its staff, and with the DanceFIT certification training you can move one step closer to helping to serve an ever growing clientele both at the studios and through our virtual studio.
pre-requisites
*must have taken at least 5 or more balletFIT classes or an approved barre method
*must have a ballet background or ballet experience
*must possess the ability to connect with clients
*a deep love of the balletFIT technique and interest in sharing your love of technique with others
*advance level of fitness required
*availability during the fall and winter months
upcoming in-studio training dates
Next training will be held in Winter 2016! Stay tuned for dates.
fee
$425 for complete training and certification
All instructors in training are invited to take part in our VirtualFITtraining at no cost upon completion of the balletFIT certification. VirtualFIT training is a nationwide program designed to teach fitness instructors how to grow their schedule by teaching from the comforts of their own home.
training overview
BalletFIT instructor training is an extensive 20-hour course providing detailed information on how to structure a balletFIT class and prepare you as an instructor from beginning to end.
In-depth training will be given in how to effectively and safely teach the movements of each specific exercise, how these exercises are grouped and appropriately sequenced, modifications for each exercise based on limitations or injuries, your role and responsibilities as an instructor to each client, music selection for class, do's and don'ts compiled over the many years of balletFIT, mock classes so that you can grow as an instructor and teach with confidence, and much more! Instructors will review basic ballet vocabulary and movements, as well as grow in their understanding and of the blend of ballet and fitness. Lessons in musicality will review basic concepts of counting music and the importance of music choices in a class.
In-depth training will be given in how to effectively and safely teach the movements of each specific exercise, how these exercises are grouped and appropriately sequenced, modifications for each exercise based on limitations or injuries, your role and responsibilities as an instructor to each client, music selection for class, do's and don'ts compiled over the many years of balletFIT, mock classes so that you can grow as an instructor and teach with confidence, and much more! Instructors will review basic ballet vocabulary and movements, as well as grow in their understanding and of the blend of ballet and fitness. Lessons in musicality will review basic concepts of counting music and the importance of music choices in a class.
teaching hours
After successful completion of your in-studio training sessions, you are required to teach 2 full 55 minute in-studio balletFIT classes to Gina or a master balletFIT instructor. Your classes will be reviewed and evaluated. After you have received your certification, you are also required to teach 2 FREE classes to the danceFIT community on completion of your training. Clients will evaluate your class after participation.
can I teach at danceFIT after I am certified?
Yes! After your certification, we would like to get you on our schedule 2-3 times a week based on the season and availability! The balletFIT certification is valid to teach at our studio only. Our contracts which you will sign on the first day of training state you will not teach balletFIT at any other studio or gym.
