Visiting other teachers events/ classes 2010-11-26 Over the years I have experienced differing attitudes when attending other dance instructors venues, most are very happy to have another teacher and her dancers visit, it's more entry fees after all, but mainly it's good to see what dances others are doing, networking is good for both teachers.
On more than one occasion I have made a new friend ending up covering classes for holidays, swapping step sheets, discussing difficulties of new routines/ timing. Sadly there is also the teacher who shows hostility, most likely caused by fear? I have recently come across a teacher who shunned me in front of her dancers, they tried to cover it up but I could see that they were rather taken aback by the way I was treated, I went along, just to dance, same as everyone else, being aware of good manners 'teacher to teacher', I introduced myself as a teacher. That unfortunately seemed to be like a red rag to a bull! When I tried to speak to this person, I was ignored. I did try to be friendly, went along a few times but to no avail, I can only think that I was seen as some sort of threat? My pals and I now travel a bit further and have been welcomed with open arms at another venue. 0 Responses to "Visiting other teachers events/ classes"Leave a reply | Author
Kerris, retirement age but still teaching American Linedance. Have 1 house, 1 car,1 cat, 1 brother that is my best pal too!
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