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There are several ways in which those who love to dance, and who can do so at a high standard, can make a career out of their passion.  The obvious careers such as backing and professional performance dancers appeal to many, but some others prefer to take on a role which requires the ability to teach others as well.  Dance teachers need to have certain qualities so that they can instruct and nurture pupils enough for them to succeed.  Some see teaching as a calling and have a deep desire to help others learn.  For those who long to teach and love to dance, becoming a dance teacher is an obvious choice!

As with any kind of teacher, dance instructors need to be able to engage with a student.  Getting to know individual pupils and understanding how they are motivated is a major part of teaching.  In many modern educational settings, there are too many pupils per class, meaning they do not get enough individual support, being a private dance teacher means that student numbers are more in your control.  Encouragement can go a long way in learning, students who are complimented when they have done well and who are given support when struggling tend to have a good attitude towards learning, which is something a tutor must encourage.

People choose to learn dancing at all sorts of ages – some like to attend dance lessons as they get older, as a way of socialising and keeping in shape.

It is often the case that would be dancers have not had the opportunity in their early life to learn, as they may have worked long hours or had to raise a family.  Increasingly, people in countries such as the UK are concerned about unhealthy weight gain.  More sedentary lifestyles and a ready supply of foods high in fat, sugar, salt and calories are leading to large numbers of children and adults becoming obese.  The health risks associated with obesity are now well known, so families are taking action and making efforts to be more active and to eat more healthily.  Dance is an option for those looking to keep in shape, and there are dance classes available to cater for most ability levels.  Whereas visiting the gym or doing press ups at home is not seen as fun, learning to dance can be.

A dance teacher can sometimes choose which sort of students they work with.  They may want to work with budding professional ballet dancers, or teach hip hop or jazz moves.  Some choose to teach older classes, or classes for those who want to dance for fun and healthy exercise.  Being enthusiastic about a subject can be infectious, only too often teachers in poor schools have to teach students subjects they are not very familiar with, or that they do not enjoy.  With dance teaching this is not a problem, dance schools are aware that only those who understand the art and science of dancer can teach others efficiently.