WELCOME​
Instructor Training is only available for current students.

Thank you for considering the Aroha Instructor Training and Certification program. We are looking for warm, friendly, professional, student-focused, community-oriented individuals to join our team. Instructors play a special part in the growth of the Aroha Afro Latin Dance community as they will assist Adalia with dance instruction and tasks related to classes and events.

 

The Instructor Training is based on the Aroha Way and Black Belt Dance, which is explained more later. You will first be trained to teach Salsa Fundamentals for both the lead and the follow. Once certified in Salsa Fundamentals, you can choose to be trained in the fundamentals of  Bachata and Kizomba.

 

Those who enter the Instructor Training will have the option to pay $500 tuition and receive percentage based compensation once you start teaching, or teach classes for a period of time with no compensation, in lieu of paying for the training.

 

You must show confidence and be knowledgeable at each skill level before you teach classes. This is measured during the training weekend when you teach the teacher and through practice teaching of peers in the Learn and Perform class as part of the warm up. 

 

Aroha Instructors will be given a contract that outlines expectations and will include a non-compete clause.

Aroha Instructors can teach under the Aroha umbrella at another location. 

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Our philosophy regarding the training of others is that the sharing of knowledge and experience is critical to the longevity of any organization. We also wish to further the goals of those who have a desire to contribute to society through the arts.

 

 

INSTRUCTOR PROCESS

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• Prospective Instructors must complete the application. Information below.

• Adalia will provide thorough Instructor Training.

• Adalia will test skills at each stage of movement.

• Adalia will give a certificate for those who successfully pass the skills tests.

• *An Apprentice can charge for private lessons and Aroha Afro Latin Dance takes no percentage.

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AROHA INSTRUCTOR APPLICATION

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• Why do you want to be an Aroha Instructor?

• What are your dance goals for the future?

• What are the 3 Phases of the Aroha Way Dance Progression? 

• Read the 9 Principles of the Aroha Way and share two principles that resonated with you and why. 

• How committed are you to completing the initial one weekend training?

• What can be barriers to your commitment? How can Adalia and fellow Instructors support you to overcome the barrier(s)?

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Your Instructor Contract:

Contact Adalia via email for delivery of your Aroha Instructor Contract. Once you have read and signed your contract, please text Adalia.

 

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YOU’RE ALL DONE!! We’ll see you at your first Instructor Training!