Dance Instructor Interview Preparation Guide

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I would put online motivational videos on youtube and facebook the most common social sites and get noticed from there.

I had to refuse sale of alcohol to a guy that was obviously intoxicated. My colleague called me over as the man was becoming hirate and uncooperative. I remained calm and controlled as I reinforced the fact that he would not be sold the alcohol today. I got security on board.

I decided to be a personal trainer because some years ago I was fat then I transform my physique and slowly progress into bodybuilding and seeing other who dont have proper guidance to move on and achieve there fitness goal really pushed me to become a personal trainer.

Yes I have, I am currently training for the Dublin mini marathon and my goal before starting the training was to finish it, so ill know Monday if I reached my goal.

I didnt really study sales until I was put into a situation in work where I had to sell so I learned from experience. I also learned sales in two module components in college which were finance and customer service.

Keeping a group exercise class motivated can be accomplished with high energy or enthusiasm when performing the exercise and walking around the classroom offering motion of good form, smiling, offering words of inspiration ("Good Job" or "Looking Strong") provide the group motivation to keep working hard.

Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity program, Nutrition for sport and exercise.

I am constantly researching new ideas and keeping myself up to date. On social media I follow a lot of fitness gurus and food nutritionists always seeking new ideas.

I would kindly ask would they be interested in bulking up or toning down or mainting the weight. Based on the answer they give I will talk in more detail about that area for example if they say there interested in bulking up I will talk bout the fantastic free weights and weight machines.

Id first run through a screening form with them to see if they have any health conditions that would affect there training program such as cardiovascular disease. Id ask bout any injuries recent surgery or pregnancy. To determine there fitness level id ask have they done any exercise recently if so what have they done.

I was trained with that kind of situation by my past job experience, hitting quotas every quarter or hitting a certain amount to make sure to stay on that job, I did that for the past 7 years and I know I can do it.

First I will give him a meal plan on what to eat on a daily basis, like low carbs, sugar and calories, next is to give him a work out that is more on burning calories like cross fit, cardio training and some high reps workout.

Nutrition is extremely important because physical activity and nutrition ultimately compliment each other. It is important to eat a well balanced diet along with counting calories to achieve weight loss, weight gain, or improve sport performance. Yes, I would absolutely suggest a well-balanced diet to achieve goals.

Ask where it hurts, figure out when it could of occurred, aplogise, assess injury, offer a free session from you or ask if they want a different instructor.

First is running, using a treadmill or not is just fine, second is a full body work out divided into 2 parts per day, third is a cooling-down excercises or stretching.

When they are no longer able to talk or communiate in anyway is when there at there limits.

I don't follow a vegan diet myself. I do believe not the protein in meat is important and is needed for a healthy lifestyle.

Any hobby can be enjoyed as an amateur. Whether it's learning the guitar, ballroom dancing, or pole vaulting in the Olympics.

Be patient and never forget that passion you have for dance. So many dancers have certain expectations, and when they don’t occur, then frustration sets in and the passion can get lost. Also, always have another vocation to help with the financial side of things. You can make a lot of money dancing, but it takes time, so set your self up so that you can be patient and not have to stop dancing because of finance problems.

That because we are dancing, it’s not a real job. Teaching dance alone, helps so many kids and adults with self expression, confidence and personality. And that’s not even “tapping” into the physical benefits of being fit, flexible and healthy.

I get paid independently from studios, conventions, etc… I also sell my own instructional DVD’s along with music. Lastly, with working professionally, you can make residuals on movies, TV shows and commercials. This is where every time it is played or sold, you make a small amount. Adds up after many jobs.

My main profession is traveling and teaching dance to all ages. I work with private workshops along with conventions like Co. Dance and Dance Olympus. I also produce and host a summer tour of tap intensives called Tap into the Network. Other side projects include mixing music, writing for dance publications, and having my own tap company, Tap Sounds Underground.

Everyone is busy, but people tend to find the time when they feel like the activity is worth the time. There is every kind of professional imaginable at the Studio, and they all feel recharged after a dance lesson.

Yes CPR was part of my BTEC course. I have been given a certificate but you can affirm with my old college.

Yes, many a time. Working within the gaa organisation I have to talk to strangers. The last time I walked up to a stranger was only a couple of days ago at a match I had organised and I had to walk up to the another team manager and we just then had a general conversation.