James Ransone: Instructor
About
NDTA Professional Member and Certified Ballroom Dance Instructor. I communicate promptly, unless I am in a teaching session. See member directory for my status as professional ballroom dance instructor:
http://www.nationaldanceteachers.org/
My rates "include" my cost of $20.00 per hour to rent the floor in the studio. The studio provides a safe place, air conditioning, restroom facilities, free parking and access to music. This expense is an industry standard.
Note: Using an organized studio eliminates issues that can otherwise negatively affect the best use of time and the learning experience.
Helping people do what they love!
Teaching Ballroom, Latin and social dance!
Musicality! Movement! Exercise to release endorphins!
See my very positive reviews on my lessons.com page
Making learning as easy as possible!
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Small groups!
Wedding Dances!
Private hosting!
Social hosting!
IT's ALL ABOUT
Having fun. This isn't work! Make it stress free and fun!!!!!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Weekly one-on-one or couples lessons for one or two hour sessions per week. Student practice between lessons and optional but recomended attendance at social dances weekly with the instructor to host.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a certified Ballroom Dance Instructor through the National Dance Teacher Association (NDTA).
http://www.nationaldanceteachers.org/
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I accept credit card payments via 'Clovergo" portable card reader system. I also accept cash. I accept personal checks on the third session.
How did you get started teaching?
Friends that I danced with said I had a skill for teaching and they were able to advance their dancing with my guidance.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages. Singles, couples, large and small groups. My home base is Star Ballroom in Pompano Beach Florida.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
My group classes on Sat night at Star Ballroom. I teach the group for Star and USA Dance before the social dance. I teach three Saturdays a month for a 45 minute lesson that is free with admission to the dance. I also do private dance hosting for new and experienced dancers. We go to dance venues from Miami to Delray and beyond.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Try different teachers who teach lesson- to- lesson or will do two or three paid lessons at a time.
Pick three pros and take one lesson from each. You will know who you learn from best.
Don't do a contract arrangement unless you know you are happy and learning and it fits your budget. It can be a big investment in the beginning but if you stick with it you will see how steps and patterns build and blend between the dances.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Is the pro certified by an official Dance Association? i.e. NDTA
Fair Pricing
Schedules
Does the dance pro have an efficient lesson booking system?
Access to a private dance studio
Practice opportunities
Social dance opportunities
Small bundles of lessons (3 to 5) that ensure efficient scheduing for you and the pro and that can give you a discounted rate.