American Dance Studio assistant teacher program helps to ensure classes are successful. Assistant teachers are chosen because they are qualified dancers, reliable and possess a pleasant personality. There are several reasons we have this program in place.

Assistant teachers make the classes consistent. In the absence of a teacher, the assistant is a familiar face to the students, which can be a tremendous help to the substitute by knowing the student’s names, temperament and what the class traditionally does.

They keep the class orderly and well paced. The teacher is busy teaching so she does not have time to stop and tie shoes or assist with the potty. The assistants are there to ensure that the teacher concentrates on dance activities only.

Assistants keep the class quiet. When the teacher is busy explaining a step, the assistant keeps the other students quiet.

Assistants help put the children at ease. They are the students’ friend. They are old enough to help, yet young enough they can relate to each student.