J∆HNERAL Motion Dance

The process of working with a new student is usually very steady and calm. Before we even begin any kind of choreography or training skills of any sort. I've developed a method of consultation and having dialogue with the student. Taking the time out to have these conversations in the begining will benefit so much more later on. During dialogue and consultation I encourgae the students to share goals, timelines and agendas. Establish expectations and schedules whether it's a series of classes or personal choreography. 

I'm confident enough to share that I have a great wealth of training and education relating to my work(s) in dance. I've been priviledged to have "the best of both worlds" you could say. I've been able to learn and train in the academic institution setting as well as on site. I've trained under the most exceptional instructors and teachers in my own native Twin Cities, nationally and abroad. 

There is a pricing system created to compensate for the time, work and efforts put into teaching lessons. However I prefer to have a dialogue of consultation before moving forward with any lessons. Once I'm aware of the goals, agenda, timelines and desires of the student(s) at hand. Then I can see how that fits into my pricing system. However my standard pricing for lessons can be discussed with serious inquires via email [email protected] 

It wasn't until I reached my high schools very own Dance Department when my itch to teach had just begun. On the day my teacher had to be out sick for the day was the day my gifts began to display. The substitute teacher had no kind of dance or arts background at all not to mention classroom management skills. My peer to peer support had given me the advantage however to be naturally facilitating the class was another thing. After that day I could only make my own voyage into teaching. 

Since I've established my comittment to teaching and especially teaching the youth. I have had opportunities to teach varioius walks of life. Students of all ages, levels, experience, socio-economic backgrounds and even special needs. Even teaching abroad, I've worked with students with language barriers that are always broken, why you ask? Dance is a universal language. 

This past June 2016 I was apart of choreographers evening called "Rooted; Hip Hop Choreographers Evening" housed at Intermedia Arts in Minneapolis, MN. This choreographers evening is the first of it's kind because it's the only one dedicated to display and give platform to hip hop dance. Not only just hip hop but all the styles, genres and disciplines fitting under the umbrella of hip hop dance. This past June was it's 5th anniversary with that I co-currate, stage manage and performed in it. This was a pivotal event for the hip hop dance community here in MN. Not to mention this choreograpgers evening is Sage Award winning as well. 

Advice I would give to students is to have a dialogue with the teacher you are seeking to hire. Be specific in the goals and agenda that you as the student desire from your lessons and teacher. Once you've established those points then you can move forward into a better success rate. 

Students should analyze and seriously think through the goals and objectives they wish to achieve above all things. 

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