Instructor Questionnaire - We'd love to get to know you!

Welcome! We are excited to get to know you!

This is The Dancer's Workout (TDW) Instructor Certification

PRE-ENROLLMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

We have several questions below, and we also invite you to submit any additional comments or questions you might have.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a TDW-Certified Instructor!

1. How would you describe your own personal ballet training and technique?*

I typically take ballet classes 4+ times per weekI have had a substantial amount of intermediate-to-advanced-level ballet trainingI have taken some ballet classesI am not strong in balletOther, specify in Comments below

Comments - Describe your own personal ballet training and technique

2. How would you describe your own personal contemporary dance training and technique?*

I typically take contemporary dance classes 4+ times per weekI have had a substantial amount of intermediate-to-advanced-level contemporary trainingI have taken some contemporary dance classesI am not strong in contemporary dance classesOther, specify in comments

Comments - Describe your own personal contemporary training and technique

3. How would you describe your own personal skill in other dance genres (please specify genres in comments below)?

4. Where did you receive the majority of your dance training?*

5. Which best describes your educational background? (Check all that apply):*

HS Diploma received; no college experienceCurrently enrolled in college (indicate whether you are a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in the comments, and include name of university and your major in the comments)Will be starting or returning to college in the Fall (indicate whether you are a rising Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in the comments, and include name of university and your major in the comments)Undergraduate degree completed (indicate name of university, year graduated, and your major in the comments)Other (describe in comments)

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6. How would you describe your general teaching background including your experience teaching adult dancers?*

Limited experience, but I'm excited to learnModerate experienceExtensive experience

7. How would you describe your familiarity with The Dancer’s Workout® (TDW) Program?*

Limited familiarity, but I'm excited to learn moreI have watched the four videos on the Instructor Side Hustle webpage (https://bit.ly/TDWsidehustle) but I have never seen or taken any of the full, one-hour TDW masterclassesI have watched or taken one or more TDW masterclasses, and I have watched the four videos on the Instructor Side Hustle webpage (https://bit.ly/TDWsidehustle)

8. How would you describe your interest in becoming a TDW-Certified Instructor?*

I am super-excited and very interested (elaborate and/or ask questions below)I am interested in learning more!I am interested but have a few questions (specify below)

Comments - Describe your interest in becoming a TDW-Certified Instructor

9. What are your top-of-mind thoughts about where you would theoretically like to teach once certified (gyms, dance studios, community centers, YMCAs, etc.)?*

I have no idea where I would teach and welcome your assistance figuring that outI have a studio or other venue in mind (please share what you're thinking in the comments below)

Comments - Please share your thoughts about where you'd ideally like to teach

10. In what cities/states would you be interested in teaching?*

11. Which aspects of our program are you most excited about? Tick all that apply.*

Getting paid for my dance skillsStaying in shape with The Dancer's Workout®Learning how to teach The Dancer's Workout® classes and gaining confidence in my teaching skillsHaving access to the TDW choreographyGaining assistance with social media/advertising of these classesLearning how to maximize enrollment in my classesLearning the administrative and business aspects of running an adult dance fitness businessOther, specify in Comments section below

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12. Please provide the URL to a video sample of you dancing and feel free to provide any comments about it:

12. Please share your social media handles below:*

13. Please provide a link to a 1- to 2-minute video of you dancing. It can be recent or in the past. We are interested in seeing your ballet technique. If you don’t have one, please create a video of yourself dancing along with us to this song: https://vimeo.com/950389547, list the file name in the comment field below and upload the video in the Browse Files section below:*

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14. Do you have any questions, comments, or concerns you would like to share with Jules and Sara?*

Yes, see comment section belowNot at this time

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15. Please provide any additional information to help us evaluate your candidacy for one of our scholarships/internships. Specify whether you can devote May 19 through May 31, 2025 to online course work, and June 2nd, 3th, 9th, and 10th to practice teaching in Durham, North Carolina. (Alternate dates/arrangements can be made, if necessary)

16. Select your University

Thank you for your time and interest! We are excited to get to know you!

Please provide the following contact info.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Your Home Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email address (Please use a personal email address, not a university email address)*

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Current cell phone number*

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Preferred method of contact*

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Do we have permission to text you?*

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How did you hear about us?*

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