Become A Salsa Instructor

The Course will include

• 15 hours of one-to-one with Maria Palmieri. This is the equivalent of a 6 month - 1 year of training Full Time Course.
• Including practical time assisting private lessons.
• Including practical time assisting group lessons.
• 7 Assignments
• 2 Practical Exams with 2 external guest teachers.
• History of Salsa.
• Musical understanding of Instruments and Timing.
• Study of different techniques and styles: Cuban, L. A. London, New York and La Rueda de Casino.
• Study of different Latin American Dances: Mambo, Cha Cha, Merengue, Rumba, Bachata.
• Introduction to NLP(Nero-Linguistic-Programming) for Communication skills.
• Complete Audio package for Teaching - several CD's containing explanation of timing and instruments and more.
• Numerous (approx 26) Multimedia material of International and Experienced Teachers of Salsa.
• Class Structure and Syllabus for: Beginners and Improvers (for Intermediate level only with previous experience).
• Training in how to organize and teach a Salsa Course for beginner and improvers students.
• Learning the lead and follow of a comprehensive step list for teaching beginner, improver salsa classes (for Intermediate level only with previous experience).
• Spins technique for male and female.
• Styling tips for male and female.
• Marketing strategies for your own Business.
• Testing and inspection of participant with external teachers.
• Certificate upon successful completion.

Regarding Certificate: In Salsa there is NO Governing Body that accepts only one Certificate recognised in UK or in the World. PLease carefull not to be misleaded.

After your training: you need insurance liability and CRB check

Practical Experience

You are required to have at least 1 year of Dancing Salsa-any styles to do your teacher's training.

Gain experience:

After the training you are requested to do 10 hrs of practice before you gain your Certificate.

You may assist teaching group lessons and also one to one.

So you will gain EXPERIENCE which is essential for your teaching..

You will also be invited in taking part and assist in any Salsa-Tropical Party/Corporate Events and parties if you are in London.

When you complete the Course successfully we may invite you to integrate Salsa-Tropical Team of teachers for our Events and Clubs.

We are looking for teachers to take part of Salsa-Tropical Team

Cost: please contact Maria Palmieri

Testimonials:

October 2009

October 2006

"Maria's teacher training package was absolutely first class -- it was extremely thorough, informative and very detailed.

She is an excellent teacher -- very knowledgeable, experienced and great fun to work with.

She is patient, creative and flexible and I really enjoyed myself.

The DVD's and written notes included in the package are brilliant as well. All in all its a wonderful teacher training program that I recommend to anyone. "

Sincerely,

Tarushka Panjwani

February 2007

"I chose Salsa -Tropical to do teacher training as Maria was able to provide a flexible and personal package.

Being a qualified and experienced teacher in other disciplines, I needed Maria to appreciate my background and to provide the specific tuition needed to learn to teach salsa and to be able to transfer my skills to this style.

Maria was professional, knowledgeable and great fun to work with!

I had the opportunity to work with her on a one-to-one basis as well as support teach with some of her private students.

At the end of my intensive four-day course I came away inspired and equipped with all basics necessary to practice on my own students.

I was also armed with a huge resource bank of DVD's, reference material and CDs in a wide range of Latin music styles.

I now have a wonderful and talented contact in London with whom I can continue my training - and Maria is a superb help line!

I have no hesitation in recommending both Maria and Salsa Tropical to you."

Rhyan Parry

Head of Physical Education & Dance

Haberdashers' Monmouth School for girls

July 2007

"Teacher training with Maria Palmieri of Salsa-Tropical was a great experience. I have danced for many years and have always wanted to teach.

The Salsa-Tropical training appealed to me as it seemed more comprehensive than other training programs which are on offer in London, such as “learn to teach in one weekend” I actually think that is impossible!

I valued the one to one time I spent with Maria, but Maria also offers invaluable practical experience which you just can’t do with out. Maria was so helpful and patient with me over the last few months and always invited me to participate in her classes and workshops or any events she was running.

All this exposure to see what she does as a professional was so useful and also inspiring. Maria is friendly, fun and always open to questions. I felt very comfortable around Maria from the beginning and her approachable nature is conducive to a good learning experience for her students. You need to feel comfortable and not silly to ask questions as a student and Maria was great like this.

Also, she is not scared to give you feedback, good or bad, but this is the only way to learn.

I very much value Maria’s opinion and I have a lot of respect for her as a business woman, dancer, teacher and now a friend."

Sophie Ferris

Bachelors Degree in Physiotherapy and Certified Pilate's Instructor (APPI).

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