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Posted 07 October 2008 - 10:40 PM
I teach BodyAttack, Pump and RPM. I used to dance as a kid, but haven't had any formal dance training in years. I love to participate in Jam and I love to dance. I want to take the training and teach it, but I'm intimated and worry that I might not be able to get some of the more complicated moves.
Thoughts??
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Can A Non-dancer Teach Jam?
I'm afraid that I won't get all of the moves....
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Posted 07 October 2008 - 10:57 PM
In one word: Yes.
Non-dancers have the unique ability to bridge the gap between the world of dance and the world outside it.... they just tend to be very much alike.
Speaking from my own non-dancer experience, the fact that I was one of three without any formal dance background at my Jam module (out of 32 participants) went down an absolute treat with the trainers - as we were very coachable (or so they said). You need the time and commitment for it to happen though, just like with the other programmes. That is the reason Jam teaching is a previous life for me now - not enough time to put into it (but I've kept BodyBalance alive and close to my heart).
Just get the moves and do them your way. If you try to look like anyone else, that's when you'll start to struggle.
Non-dancers have the unique ability to bridge the gap between the world of dance and the world outside it.... they just tend to be very much alike.
Speaking from my own non-dancer experience, the fact that I was one of three without any formal dance background at my Jam module (out of 32 participants) went down an absolute treat with the trainers - as we were very coachable (or so they said). You need the time and commitment for it to happen though, just like with the other programmes. That is the reason Jam teaching is a previous life for me now - not enough time to put into it (but I've kept BodyBalance alive and close to my heart).
Just get the moves and do them your way. If you try to look like anyone else, that's when you'll start to struggle.
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Posted 08 October 2008 - 08:03 PM
Sure it will help if you have a dance background but, if you truly love the prog then this should shine through and your commitment will give you the patience.
Me on the other hand, am only any good at BodyJam after five pints of the strong stuff - well I think I am good at it then. :mrgreen:
Me on the other hand, am only any good at BodyJam after five pints of the strong stuff - well I think I am good at it then. :mrgreen:
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Posted 14 October 2008 - 09:29 AM
Totally agree with fizzio, but I'm biased coz I come from a non-dancing background! 
But from participating in Jam, it greatly increased my confidence is expressing myself through body movements. It also helped me find the rhythm in me, so I'm greatly indebted to BodyJam!
Now as an instructor I aim to transform members the same way. Inspire them to move and believe in their body!
Go for it, Cole P!
But from participating in Jam, it greatly increased my confidence is expressing myself through body movements. It also helped me find the rhythm in me, so I'm greatly indebted to BodyJam!
Now as an instructor I aim to transform members the same way. Inspire them to move and believe in their body!
Go for it, Cole P!
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Posted 01 July 2009 - 03:38 PM
Zemien, on Oct 14 2008, 10:29 AM, said:
Totally agree with fizzio, but I'm biased coz I come from a non-dancing background!
But from participating in Jam, it greatly increased my confidence is expressing myself through body movements. It also helped me find the rhythm in me, so I'm greatly indebted to BodyJam!
Now as an instructor I aim to transform members the same way. Inspire them to move and believe in their body!
Go for it, Cole P!
But from participating in Jam, it greatly increased my confidence is expressing myself through body movements. It also helped me find the rhythm in me, so I'm greatly indebted to BodyJam!
Now as an instructor I aim to transform members the same way. Inspire them to move and believe in their body!
Go for it, Cole P!
I have read the module, it says, there are only a few people born to dance, and most are work it out after, so we can teach Jam even we are not dancer, if we work harder and the passion in our hearts keeps burning
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Posted 02 July 2009 - 11:31 AM
From a participants point of view a non dancer can definitely teach Jam.
At my gym we have 3 Jam instructors, one of them is a dancer and owns a dance studio and the other 2 are not dancers. The non dancers are actually far better Jam instructors, awesome infact. The dancer treats the class too much like a dance lesson and not like a group fitness class.
At my gym we have 3 Jam instructors, one of them is a dancer and owns a dance studio and the other 2 are not dancers. The non dancers are actually far better Jam instructors, awesome infact. The dancer treats the class too much like a dance lesson and not like a group fitness class.
Go Hard or Go Home!!!!!!
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