In a quest for quality, I feel the need to get on my soap box.  There are a few things that should hold true, regardless of the type of business in which one operates:

1. Be reliable

In my opinion, it doesn’t matter how great of a talent you have, if you don’t show up or keep your promises, you are of no value to your customer.

2. Have expertise

Dancing might not be rocket science but if you become a teacher, you owe it to yourself and to your students to train.  Get a certification or at least get proper training from a certified coach.  If you cannot stay in time with the music, you probably should not be teaching  – harsh, I know but unfortunately happening too often….

3. Be accommodating to your customer’s needs and interests

If you are in it for the quick money or to feed your ego, you’re in it for all the wrong reasons.  The main focus of teaching should be providing your students with knowledge and fun.

OK.  I’m off my box now.

Happy dancing!