American Smooth Teacher Certification Platform
American Smooth Teacher Certification Platform serves dance schools and dance teachers across the globe. ASTC trains and prepares teachers to become certified Dance Instructor or Judge via world-recognized Dance Vision. Our goal is to support the high quality, educated, teachers around the globe that will feel ready to pass the examination with ease and be ready to meet the expectations of even the most demanding students. Expect to build up knowledge, awareness of your body, and confidence as a certified teacher. This platform will set ASTC members apart in the rapidly growing American Smooth teaching field.
This first course will be divided into 2 portions:
During Pre Recorded Classes we will explain what you need to know to get ready for Professional Examination, we will go over the charts, most difficult terminology, body actions, foot actions, smooth terminology, dance positions, holds, proximities, etc. We have prepared for you 4 routines that will meet Examiner needs.
During Live classes we will go over all technical questions that you might have for us. Over the 5 weeks of intensive training, we will make sure you will feel confident to demonstrate your skills in front of us, in the form of a mini exam. We will share with you our constructive critique to help you pass this certification with high grades.
We will have a class with your examiner, where she will point out the most important things to remember, so you will feel comfortable and ready to achieve your Associate Degree.
If you ever dreamt about being a certified instructor or judge but didn’t know where to begin, this platform is perfect for you.
Pre Recorded classes
Syllabus Step List
American Waltz Syllabus Step List
In this class, you will learn all the necessary Waltz figures that you need to know as a leader and follower in preparation for your exam.
Each step will be shown with the timing from 2 different angles as a couple, then leader and follower.
American Tango Syllabus Step List
In this class, you will learn all the necessary Tango figures that you need to know as a leader and follower in preparation for your exam.
Each step will be shown with the timing from 2 different angles as a couple, then leader and follower.
American Foxtrot Syllabus Step List
In this class, you will learn all the necessary Foxtrot figures that you need to know as a leader and follower in preparation for your exam.
Each step will be shown with the timing from 2 different angles as a couple, then leader and follower.
American Viennese Waltz Syllabus Step List
In this class, you will learn all the necessary Viennese Waltz figures that you need to know as a leader and follower in preparation for your exam.
Each step will be shown with the timing from 2 different angles as a couple, then leader and follower.
Charts
Waltz Charts
This is one of the most important classes that will guide you on how to study and prepare yourself to successfully pass the exam. We will go over each of the 13 charts in American Waltz and explain the most difficult and often asked questions that you might receive during your exam about this dance.
Tango Charts
This is one of the most important classes that will guide you on how to study and prepare yourself to successfully pass the exam. We will go over each of the 13 charts in American Tango and explain the most difficult and often asked questions that you might receive during your exam about this dance.
Foxtrot Charts
This is one of the most important classes that will guide you on how to study and prepare yourself to successfully pass the exam. We will go over each of the 13 charts in American Foxtrot and explain the most difficult and often asked questions that you might receive during your exam about this dance.
Viennese Waltz Charts
This is one of the most important classes that will guide you on how to study and prepare yourself to successfully pass the exam. We will go over each of the 13 charts in American Viennese Waltz and explain the most difficult and often asked questions that you might receive during your exam about this dance.
Glossary of Terminology
Glossary of Terminology – Legs and feet
In this lesson, we will explain all the important information that you need to know about leg and foot action that you need to master not only to pass your certification but also to become a very knowledgeable teacher. From a walk to drag, from Flair to Fan, Pivot, No Foot Rise and so many more you will know all the answers to those questions.
Glossary of Terminology – Body Actions
Build up full confidence in your knowledge and awareness of all body actions. There will be no secrets left after this class. Your new skills will help all your students to feel stronger, more balanced, and more flexible. This lesson is designed not only to help you to understand the vocabulary, in preparation for your exam but also to help you to become a very successful instructor.
Glossary of American Smooth Terminology
This lesson will explain all the most important terms that apply to American Smooth. From Grapevine, Develope’ to Runaround. Understanding this terminology will allow you not only to succeed on your professional exam but will make you stand out as a very knowledgeable teacher.
Additional Steps
This lesson will show you all the newest steps that have been added to Associate Level
Prepare for the Exam
How to Prepare for the Exam
This very short lesson will explain in details all what you need to know before passing your Associate Exam
Waltz Exam Choreography
In this class, you will learn Waltz choreography that will meet even the most demanding examiner’s needs. Each routine will be demonstrated from 2 different angles with music, to the count, and in slow motion.
Foxtrot Exam Choreography
In this class, you will learn Foxtrot choreography that will meet even the most demanding examiner’s needs. Each routine will be demonstrated from 2 different angles with music, to the count, and in slow motion.
Viennese Waltz Exam Choreography
In this class, you will learn Viennese Waltz choreography that will meet even the most demanding examiner’s needs. Each routine will be demonstrated from 2 different angles with music, to the count, and in slow motion.
Tango Exam Choreography
In this class, you will learn Tango choreography that will meet even the most demanding examiner’s needs. Each routine will be demonstrated from 2 different angles with music, to the count, and in slow motion.
Bonus Lessons
Proximities and Holds
Get ready to understand all allowable proximities and learn to master all allowed holds in American Smooth depending on the level.
Dance Positions
Develop full knowledge about all available dance positions in American Smooth.
Leader and follower Shape
This class will change your life. This unique and very innovative technique will create clarity of positions in your dancing. Simplicity and Creativity will make you stand out from the others. You will learn how to achieve leader and follower shape and how to apply it in the choreography.
419$
includes access to all pre-recorded classes, live via zoom classes, and 4 pre-recorded sessions with examiner Lori Woods-Gay.