Our Facebook question pulled in 170+ comments in 24 hours—so we brought it to the show. Damon & Gilbert unpack: what “amateur” really means, when it’s okay to charge, how social media muddies the waters, and how dancers can vet teachers (and level up) without getting burned.We cover:• What is an “amateur” dancer?• Buyer-beware checks before you pay anyone• Are we celebrating average?• Social media, clout, and credibility• Pathways from amateur → pro• Should amateurs get paid? Our take• Why many nightclubs don’t care (and what to do)• Final verdicts + advice for students & aspiring teachersLinks & Resources• Linktree (all links): https://linktr.ee/damicodance• $12 Crash Course Bundle (eBook + WCS Foundations): https://damicodancedigital.thinkific.com/bundles/dance-smarter-not-harder• $10 / 10-Day Anchor Step Challenge (Follows): https://damicodancedigital.thinkific.com/products/courses/10-day-anchor-challenge• West Coast Swing Masterclass (31 videos): https://damicodancedigital.thinkific.com/products/courses/wcs-masterclass• Watch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/UkrTEIzlLA4Timestamps0:00 – Episode intro & how this topic started (TikTok)2:06 – What is an amateur dancer?4:19 – We hope amateurs who teach keep improving5:42 – Are we celebrating average?8:03 – Buyer beware8:45 – Social media & amateur teachers12:15 – Pathways to become a pro14:55 – We want people to be better dancers17:08 – What about getting paid?21:24 – Do nightclubs care about dancing?26:55 – Final thoughts: answering the question30:16 – Outro

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