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    Re: Paying teachers...

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidJames View Post
    Well, I might be wrong.

    What do you suggest then? or do you not think it's an issue?
    I'm very much in favour of motivating people to do a good job, naturally. I don't have anything to add on whether Ceroc teachers need extra motivation, that wouldn't be a subject it's fair for me to comment on, but I've read some of the suggestions in this thread with great interest.

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    Re: Paying teachers...

    Quote Originally Posted by El Salsero Gringo View Post
    I'm very much in favour of motivating people to do a good job, naturally. I don't have anything to add on whether Ceroc teachers need extra motivation, that wouldn't be a subject it's fair for me to comment on, but I've read some of the suggestions in this thread with great interest.
    Ah, ya big wussy-wuss-wuss.

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    Re: Paying teachers...

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidJames View Post
    Ah, ya big wussy-wuss-wuss.
    oh i can feel the temperature rising!

    what you two need to go and do is take a time out and play the game!

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    I would keep an eye on "Ceroc central" early next year as they may have beaten you to this

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    Quote Originally Posted by Groovemeister View Post
    I would keep an eye on "Ceroc central" early next year as they may have beaten you to this
    What, by forcing failing teachers to look at their website?

    Gosh, that's a little harsh.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DavidJames View Post
    So, would some form of bonus payment structure be sensible?
    If you've had a good dance with a Ceroc teacher, tip them.

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    Re: Paying teachers...

    FWIW .... many of the teachers I've come across are in well paid jobs. To be honest, £60 is not compensation enough for giving up an evening ... UNLESS its something you enjoy. However, if you consider that there is all the travel, preparation and pressure of teaching, a key factor (can be) the fcat that the teaching night cuts into sleep time and could impact the day job. £60 is no compensation for that. I'm not using that as an excuse, just trying to put things in perspective. ..... and I KNOW that for some people £60 IS a lot of money ... but I know teachers who have turned down the £100 independants can offer because the key thing is there spare time, not the teaching fee.

    Oh ... just on another edge. Newbie young teacher with limited (say 6 months expereince) .. fee £60. Experienced mid-aged teacher, loads of training and self development .. fee £60. Fair? Discuss.

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    Re: Paying teachers...

    Having worked for a franchise kind of business before, I have some idea of the stresses involved, so I have to agree with Gus.

    Having said that, my local teachers do dance with the punters. Both female teachers have danced with me (they were leading, of course) and they dance with lots of people. Sometimes even coming down to Chicago afterwards with a small group of us, to have a few drinks and dance some more. But I think that is because some teachers have time to enjoy a night out and a good dance, whereas others may have other pressures on their time and mind. To be honest, I would rather they took the time to chill out at home, sleep and do well in their day jobs (there are, after all, other people to dance with), than stress, let it build up, and eventually quit. Which is what would happen if teachers were pressured into doing too much in an evening. Teaching a class can't be easy when you're just not in the mood for it. Organising isn't easy full stop. And helping the people who need it can be quite a chore too, when you're having a bad day and you really just need to kip.

    I have every respect for those teachers who stay on and really enjoy the time they spend with us. But I also understand the ones that may leave after the freestyle has kicked off. They lead lives. How many times have you 'not felt like staying' or 'not come along because the kids need sitting' or 'had a bad day, not feeling too good, going to get an early night' ??? Normal punters have the option to just 'not go' or 'leave when they want to'. For teachers (and DJs, etc) they don't have that option. They have a responsibility to turn up and do the class with the same enthusiasm as always. For £60... if you can afford to turn down £60, you would want to sometimes.

    You'd only do it if you were really dedicated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MartinHarper View Post
    If you've had a good dance with a Ceroc teacher, tip them.
    Aerials aren't practical in freestyle!

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    Re: Paying teachers...

    I'm still waiting for a sensible motivation suggestion, apart from a bonus scheme...

    Quote Originally Posted by MartinHarper View Post
    If you've had a good dance with a Ceroc teacher, tip them.
    What, like "It's better if you let me lead, OK?" kind of tip?

    Well, OK, I'll give it a go next time.
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