Your level will SOAR as a social dancer, 
once you understand EXACTLY how 
the Black Belt System™ of Dance Training works. 


The Apprenticeship program will show you how. 


 

 

The Black Belt Dance Apprenticeship Program is a One Year Commitment to learning to teach / assist in the lead and follow of the Core BBD™ Syllabus moves and organizational structure / system / and practices from your BBS™ School’s Sensei (Director / Leader).

 

 

DESCRIPTION

You will assist or teach various classes based upon the needs of your school.

  • You may be requested to teach as “the Follower”
  • You may be requested to teach as “the Lead”
  • You need to prepare and be trained for both, whether you are a man or a woman.
  • Once you reach a level of competence (determined by your Sensei), you are allowed to teach private lessons to BBS™ students, and keep 100% of your income.  There is no need to give any portion of your earnings to your school Sensei, nor BBS.™  We believe this promotes transparency, trust, and loyalty within our schools and organization. 

 

BENEFITS

  • An Apprentice is a Trainee, NOT an Employee.
  • Selected “By Invitation Only”
  • Not gifted, but most enthusiastic future Apprentices
  • Experience a World Class Training Program
  • Currently they may know how to dance but not how to teach.
  • School Sensei and Trusted Chief allowed to make final decisions on “choice”.
  • Gain Practical Experience
  • One Year Commitment
  • Gain Confidence with impromptu performances at local venues.
  • Perform often “somewhere” – no routine, just dance.
  • Benefit of Instructor Experience
  • Free Workshops, Bootcamps, Group Classes
  • Discounted Private Lessons from Sensei or Mentor
  • Learn from the mistakes of Masters
  • Learn a “system” from the start
  • Learn how to run a business
  • Learn how to organize / set up events
  • Get free semi-private lessons – set up by the Apprentice
  • Discounts off merchandise
  • Ability to teach Private Lessons and KEEP 100% of your income
  • Mentor Relationship

 

REQUIREMENTS

You may also be requested to assist your Sensei in administrative and Leadership roles for various classes, workshops, events, and administrative duties. 
You may also be given discounted entrance to your BBS™ school’s events and parties (if offered). 
This is an “Apprenticeship” program with a detailed contract that will commit you to one full year of apprenticeship instructor training service to your school. You may join the BBS™ Instructor Training program starting with Purple Belt any time before, during, or after your committed year as an Apprentice. Should you decide to move on to the Upper Belt Instructor levels, you may forfeit your Apprenticeship training commitment once you complete the DBM and pass your Blue Belt Certification exam, reviewed by a BBS™ Master Black Belt Professional.

 

FEES

The yearly fee amount varies per school.  Your fee will be either paid in one full payment up front with full access and full benefits, or divided into twelve monthly payments with partial access and partial benefits.  Please speak to your school Sensei for their specific Fees and Financing options.

Whether part time, or full time, you must pay the full year fee.  Depending on the school, there will be a financial penalty for not fulfilling your year commitment.  As with any apprenticeship program, you will not be paid.  At a minimum, you will be given between 2 to six hours per week of instructor training classes in a semi-private and/or private lesson format (dates / times determined by individual schools), and then on an “as-needed” basis where you are given the responsibility to request that time with your school Master Sensei.

Your responsibilities will increase over time, which will include helping newbie Apprentice team members move up quickly, and your school Sensei with other training obligations.  You are allowed to 100% of the income you charge for private lessons to both group class students and fellow newbie Apprentices (at a discount).  Private lesson fees with your Sensei vary per school.  Some schools may grant certain “freebies” for you, but these add-ons are determined on a school-by-school basis.

 

Apprentice Q&A and FAQ’s

  • Accountability Partner Assignments
  • Certification Exam – with Sensei (after completion of 1st year)
  • Course Evaluation – with Sensei (after completion of 1st year)
  • Assistance with starting a new BBS™ school (after completion of 3rd year)
  • Monthly Follow-Up “Stay Sharp” private Facebook Group
  • Accountability Partner Follow-Up and Follow-Throughs