How to Set the Price for Your Dance Tutorials

How to Set the Price for Your Dance Tutorials Our Advice for Determining Your Dancing Tutorial Rates ChaptersDance Tutorial Rates: Set Your Price Based on Your Town!Set Your Rates Based on Your SpecialitySet Your Rates Based on the Type of LessonSet Your Rates Based on Your ProfilePrice of Dance Tutorials: Offer Discounts to Attract More Students“The Dance: A minimum of explanation, a minimum of anecdotes - and a maximum of sensations.” - Maurice BéjartWhich dancer hasn’t dreamed of being able to live off their passion for dancing by becoming a dance teacher or instructor and starting their own dance company?Superprof is here to help make your dream a reality by helping you teach people about dance!A lot of tutors struggle when it comes to finding the best price for their dance education and sometimes end up charging far too little for their dance class or workshop.If you want to settle on a fair price, just follow our guide on how much to charge for dance instruction!The easier the class, the less you'll expect to pay for it. (Source: tazzanderson)There are three main levels when it comes to dance tutorials:Beginners’ dance tutorialsIntermediate dance tutorialsAdvanced dance tutorialsSome tutors will offer several different levels, generally beginners’ and intermediate tutorials. Of course, you can alter your offering and your rates depending what your student’s asking for and the type of syllabus you may have to put together for them. For example, adults may learn a routine more quickly than children so even though they're both beginners, you may have to charge more for children's classes.Some students may ask for services that require more involvement and planning from their tutor:Preparing for a school dance or functionThe first dance at a weddingA choreographed sequence for a hen partyChoreography for a flash mob or other informal dance performance that they want to participate inPutting on a dance showOngoing training for a student who wants to become a professional dancer or attend a prestigious dance schoolLearning specific types of dancin g (classical ballet technique, for example)To remain credible, tutors should never undersell themselves and should always ask for rates appropriate to the difficulty of the tutorials they’re offering.The Materials UsedSome tutors will provide their students with specific materials during their tutorials: of course, these materials will also come at a price.Alter your rates depending on the materials and equipment you provide:Dancing shoes (ballet shoes or slippers, tap shoes, trainers, etc.)Dancing clothes (leggings, tights, etc.)Audio equipmentSpecific musicThe Location of the TutorialsA trained dance instructor can teach their tutorials in various places:Their homeThe student’s homeA rented dance studio or classroomA dance hall in a dance school or dance academyGenerally, tutors will rent a room in a dance studio since not all tutors and students have a space in their homes dedicated to coaching people of all ages how to dance. If this is the case, it’s the tutor’s job to book the room or studio and they can take this into account when deciding upon how much to charge.Set Your Rates Based on Your ProfileExperienceExperience is the best weapon in a private tutor’s arsenal.Qualified and experienced tutors can expect to charge more per lesson. (Source: skeeze)Experience is one of the key factors that prospective students consider when choosing their private tutor. It’s therefore very useful to have a lot of experience in both teaching and dancing so that you have the dancing skills and are able to effectively teach them.There are three main types of dance tutor:A dynamic self-taught tutor who learnt their skills on their own or through private tutorials without having ever attended formal dance classes.A talented student tutor who’s currently studying dance at a dance academy or at university.A qualified professional tutor who’s worked in a dance academy and is looking to supplement their income or make a career from their dance workshop.Experie nce in aerobic dance (zumba, pilates, stretching, step dance, etc.) can also be useful for students wanting to tone up or become more flexible.QualificationsThe best way for a tutor to prove their credibility to prospective students is with a dancing qualification!There are several options for those wanting to become a dance tutor:Get a level 3 qualification (A Level or higher) in dance or performing arts.Gain qualified teacher status (QTS) if you want to work in a British state school.Get a degree in dance or performing arts.Study dance or performing arts as a master (if you’re interested in teaching at the best dance academies).Private tutors with qualifications should be able to charge more per hour than their counterparts without them, especially if they have a prestigious certification. Nevertheless, you don’t actually need to have a dance qualification to teach it as a private tutor. If you don’t have any formal qualifications, you can make up for it with your experience as a tutor.Increase Your Rates According to the Testimonials of Your StudentsOn Superprof, our teachers are rated by their students!The students with the best ratings will appear on the first page of results, which will allow them to attract even more students. You’ll have to offer technical dance classes, of course, but you’ll also need to create a friendly teaching environment. The more positive reviews you have, the more you can charge per class.As long as you’re charging the right rates, you could even teach dance disciplines such as:Cuban SalsaBachataFoxtrotKizombaJazzWaltzFlamencoMamboRumbaDancehall RaggaPrice of Dance Tutorials: Offer Discounts to Attract More StudentsWhy not offer discounts to make yourself stand out from the crowd?You could always offer a discount for couples wanting to learn how to dance. (Source: Bernard-Verougstraete)Offering discounts can help you find new students as well as building a solid base of loyal and regular students. With weekly privat e dance tutorials, a tutor can both help their students and also build their reputation as a dance instructor.Here are some of the ways you can offer attractive rates on Superprof:Offer free tutoring for the first hour of dance tutorialsOffer special rates for intensive dance classes, rehearsal for an audition, etc.Offer discounted rates for students who take longer tutorials (an hour and a half instead of an hour)Offer dance tutorials over Skype at a reduced rateLower your rates per person for group tutorials and those willing to have lessons when your class schedule is quietOffer discounts for friends and family tutorials (couples’ dance classes, children’s dance classes, etc.) and encourage them to tell others about you with referral discountsWith all this advice, you should now be able to work out the rates of your dance tutorials on Superprof!See here about teaching ballet!

A Day in the Life at Marquette University

A Day in the Life at Marquette University Meaghan earned her bachelors degree in secondary education from Marquette University. She specializes in elementary math tutoring, test prep tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Marquette University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Meaghan: The campus is an urban setting, which is one of the reasons I personally loved it. I did feel safe on campus, but you have to be careful when traveling alone. Make sure you know where all of the blue light phones are on campus and how you could quickly reach someone in an emergency. In terms of transportation, Marquette is pretty accessible on foot. Walking to class would take no more than 10 minutes, depending on where you live. If youre trying to go anywhere else in Milwaukee, the city bus is a great and reliable option. The only time I felt as though a car might be nice is when grocery shopping. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Meaghan:In my experience as an education and English major, I had smaller class sizes with readily available professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants. The thing thats different about any university from high school is the fact that you generally do have to seek out help if you want it. I had a few professors who would require we meet during office hours once or twice a semester. Academic advisers meet with you a minimum of once a semester to plan for the following semester. If you want any other attention or support, you have to take it upon yourself to get it. However, I had professors and advisers that were happy to support me. I forged a lot of relationships with professors that I still keep in touch with and go to for career advice now that Im a teacher. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Meaghan:The dorm life is honestly a lot of fun. At Marquette, youre required to live in the dorms for two years. Most of the dorms have rooms that are a little cramped and dont have air conditioning, but it provides you with the easiest possible way to make friends. I personally loved my cramped dorm experience and I wouldnt change it for the world. Marquette has a lot of great dining options. Most of my lunches were at the Alumni Memorial Union on campus, which has a big food court with a number of options such as salad, sandwiches, a grill, and sushi. The food there is really good and there are always options that fit within your meal plan. There are also a couple of Brew Bayous on campus, which is a coffee shop that has all your standard offerings. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Meaghan:I think Marquette is well represented by their business school and nursing school. Most of my friends were in one of the two. I personally studied secondary education and English, because I have always loved the idea of teaching high school English. I definitely felt as though my university did a good job supporting my area of study. Its a newer program, but there were many opportunities that were offered for education majors and a lot of support in the school itself. I had smart, helpful, experienced professors and a lot of opportunity to get involved in clubs that catered to my interests. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Meaghan:I personally found it fairly easy to meet people and make friends as a freshman. There are a lot of opportunities that my RA put together to make friends on my floor. I was not involved in Greek life, but I had a few friends that rushed and seemed to really enjoy their experience. I didnt think Greek life was as visible at Marquette as it might be at many other schools, but my friends that did it seemed to really enjoy it. Basically, I feel like either choice still ensures a fun college experience where you feel like part of the school. How helpful arethe Career Centerand other student support services? Meaghan:The Career Center at Marquette is extremely helpful. While I never utilized them directly, I had a number of friends that went to them for resume and application help for summer internships. Many reputable companies recruit on campus. While my experience was a little different, many of my friends who were in the business school attended multiple career fairs over their four years. Marquette partnered with Milwaukee Public Schools for our field experiences, which actually led to my decision to remain in Milwaukee as part of the MPS system. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Meaghan:I never struggled to find a space to study. During finals week, you do have to be strategic about finding and reserving a space in the library. I actually preferred to do most of my work in my dorm room or in my off-campus house junior and senior years. Each dorm building has a common room on each floor, as well as a basement that has ample study space. There are a variety of spaces on campus that fit whatever vibe youre looking for. Describe the surrounding town. Meaghan:Milwaukee is such an underrated city. There are so many restaurants, shops, and concert halls to keep you occupied, as well as a beautiful lakefront. There really is a lot to do, especially during the summer. When the weather is nice, theres a different festival almost every weekend. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Meaghan:Marquette is relatively medium-sized. My classes were smaller because my major was smaller, but I know even my friends in the business school still had many classes with no more than 50 students. I liked Marquettes size because there were always friendly faces on campus. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Meaghan:One of my favorite professors was one that I still stay in touch with. She taught a class that was all about being literate across multiple disciplines and what it meant to be digitally literate. We explored the term multiliteracy through a semester-long, student-led project that culminated in the creation of a digital version of our textbook of the same title deconstructed and reconstructed. Although the project was really difficult, I loved the way she put ownership of the class on us. I feel as though many of my Marquette professors took a similar approachthey encouraged us to explore our boundaries and learn through experience. Check out Meaghan'stutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.