Ep. 3 – From Dancer to Teacher: Secrets of Great Dance Instructors

23/09/2025 23 min Episodio 3

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What’s the #1 mistake new dance instructors make? In this episode of Swing to the Rhythm, Damon D’Amico and Gilbert Raya break down the transformation from student to teacher — and reveal what separates great coaches from the rest.You’ll hear Damon’s unique perspective as a pro dancer and studio owner, including the D’Amico Dance teaching method, red flags to avoid in the classroom, and how to build trust and credibility as a coach. We also explore the influence of social media, the business of dance, and the differences between Country Two Step and West Coast Swing instruction.What you’ll learn in this episode:Damon’s journey from student to teacherThe importance of developing a teaching foundationCommon pitfalls and red flags for dance instructorsReal advice for new teachersHow social media shapes the dance worldThe business of teaching West Coast Swing and Country Two Step📚 Grab our West Coast Swing Crash Course + Ebook Bundle: https://damicodancedigital.thinkific.com/bundles/dance-smarter-not-harder🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QwE7rOJg3Uo?si=x17JCglhvHARaZ2i

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