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Jason J.
Chelsea R.
Patricia G.
Athrazhur T.
Deadra J.
Giles S.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I am very keen on customization. Depending on the service/person, the process will vary. Here is a typical process no matter what:
Free Consultation (getting acquainted)
Goal Setting/Scheduling Meeting
Classes/worksheets/personal instruction videos
Check-ins
Final product review
Closing ceremony of students choosing
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have degrees in Dance and Psychology which provide a level of expertise beyond just a studio teacher. I've been dancing professionally for 18 years in New York, Minneapolis and Texas. My training is of the Graham and Horton (modern dance) East Coast Jazz/Funk, Salsa/Rumba, and West African techniques.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing is listed on my website www.sadeizm.com/services. Private Lessons have a base rate of $100/hour. If ther is a special project/goal you are working on, schedule a consultation for a custom price that works best for you.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching dance during undergrad. I was the founder and captain of the Step/Dance Team as well as the creator of a movement expression circle during my dance therapy training. I noticed that I was good at explaining concetps to beginners in a way that they could understand without making them feel small or underestimated. People started coming bakc week after week. Then while in graduate school, I had the opportunity to teach summer camp at a school. Instead, I turned my time there into building a fine arts department and producing 3 productions a year the the Paramount Theatre and Long Center. It was the best time frame of my life. Cultivating self esteem and love through dance to over 200 students a year. Eventually, Austin community caught on and my perfroming arts organization was formed. So now i focus mostly on private lessons when I'm not running Ashe Arts.