Rhythm In Shoes
About
We are a West Coast Swing development center and social dance studio. We offer more than 40 years of teaching, coaching and judging experience. We believe in offering expert, quality dance instuction at an affordable price in a friendly warm environment.
Every student learns to dance in a different way and we cater to each individual student in a way that works best for them.
I love knowing that my students feel a sense of confidence and accomplishment. I enjoy how I keep learning to be a better teacher thru my students.
I enjoy seeing how couple can relate better thru dance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First is finding out exactly what the student wants and what their goals are. Next is making sure the student feels comfortable and is having fun during the lesson. Next is determining the process to get this particular student to progress since every student learns differently and has different skills to learn in a different order.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have bee trained in all forms of partner dancing, body movementand musicality by the industires top coaches. I have been judging dancing for the past 25 years so i understand different styles of dancing. I am passionate about social lead and follow dancing not competition dancing.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Yes, my private lessons are $80 per a 60 minute hour for a single lesson. I do have discounts for students who wish to purchase 5 or ten lessons at a time. We have no contracts.
All our group lessons are priced at $100 for a 6 week series of classes. There is a large discount if a student signs up for more that 1 group class at time.
How did you get started teaching?
My background before dancing was figure skating. When I stopped skating I begain training and teaching dancing. The transition seemed logical since many of the techniques are similar.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students from the ages of 15 to 70. I teach both social dancers as well as competitive dancers. I also work with students with a wide range of physical disabilities.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
We have theme parties throughout the year. We are preparing for our annual Halloween party which is always fun with great costumes and prizes for the best costumes.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I would advise any student to first ask the teacher what their TEACHING qualifications and succeses are, not thier dancing awards. Next, ask to see the students of the teacher they are considering. If you like the way the students dance then you know that the teacher is qualified and sucessful.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Fist how much money do they wish to spend. Dancing should NOT be too expensive. We work here at Rhythm in Shoes to give quality teaching at a reasonable price. Also consider if you have to sign a contract. We have no contracts here at RIS