FTP & TDP Workshops
. . . join the evolution . . . create the revolution! CALDATT Dance Network Associates (DNA)ARE YOU READY to ELEVATE YOUR
DANCE to PERFORM, COMPETE or TEACH???
Join Dance-Fusion (DF),
Stage Performance (FTP),
Tutor Development (TDP) &
Certification Training
THURSDAYs
(5:00 pm– 8:00 pm)
BELMONT COMMUNITY CENTRE
47 Jerningham Ave., POS.
(1 minute walk from the Queens Park Savannah)
FREE-STYLE LATIN & BALLROOM DANCES
- Free-Style Dance Technique with Music, Rhythm & Timing Fundamentals & Foundation Principles for high-skilled performance and competitive dance enthusiasts.
- Cuban Styling Salsa: Pachanga, Casino Salsa Rueda, Guiranco;
- Caribbean Smooth Salsa: On-1 vs On-2 Rhythm, Timing & Styling;
- Bachata (varied styling), Cha Cha Cha (Int'l, Amer, Club), Latin 3-Step & Rumba;
- Kizomba & Zouk Fusion, Merengue, Changa, Tambores;
- Argentine TANGO, Waltz, Swing/Jive (E&W) & Ballroom Show Favorites.
CARIBBEAN FOLK, FREE-STYLE STREET & CULTURAL DANCES
- Free-Style, Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, Urban, Reggae Dance-Hall, Calypso-Soca;
- Afro & Indo-Caribbean, African, East Indian, Caribbean Folk;
- Cultural Dance Styles, Modern-Contemporary, Classical, Jazz & more...
Trainees of the Dance-Fusion (DF) Programs benefit from a pool of resources and support from several collaborating organizations. Trainees, in addition, have the option to access business skills training and technical resources that support graduates and aspiring tutors in the establishment of community training programs and entrepreneurial activities.
Participants successfully completing the Tutor Training - TDP & FTP Workshops & Professional Certification Programs will be provided the opportunity to participate at the various program levels - Focus FTP Training, Performance Teams, Tutor Teams and the chance to Compete, Perform &/or Tutor in Special Community Events, Competitions and Training Programs.
Tutor Graduates are also provided Class or School Administrative skills training and management support tools including:
- A Personal or School Website for Marketing, Registration and Communication;
- Student administration and management tools; &
- Continuing support for the establishment, marketing, management and development of training programs;
- Access to Exclusive Members' Benefits as a Registered Member of CALDATT Members Network.
REGISTER for TUTOR, PERFORMANCE & CERTIFICATION TRAINING
🅼🅰🆈 - (𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 & 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮.-𝘈𝘥𝘷.):
- 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Understanding 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘, 𝙍𝙝𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙢 & 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 for the Latin & Ballroom Dance Styles.
- Intro. to 𝐂𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧-𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐒𝐀, 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔 & 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗨𝗘𝗗𝗔;
🅹🆄🅽🅴 - (𝘉𝘦𝘨. & 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯-𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮.):
- Intro. to the 𝐀𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐎,
- Argentine Tango 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦, 𝘚𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘴 for Kizomba (𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮).
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- 𝐓𝐃𝐏, 𝐅𝐓𝐏, 𝐓𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘥𝘷. 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘛𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴, 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 & 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘴 with interest in Professional Development, Int'l Performances & Business Opportunities;
- We also invite 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 & 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 (𝘝𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴) interested in managing community activities and school training programs – 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙙.
DF, FTP & TDP BENEFITS
Trainees of the Dance-Fusion (DF), TDP & FTP & Professional Certification Programs will be provided the opportunity to participate at the various program levels - Focus FTP Training, Performance Teams, Tutor Teams and the chance to Compete, Perform &/or Tutor in Special Community Events, Competitions and Training Programs, with Access to Exclusive Members' Benefits as a Registered Member of CALDATT Members Network.
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REGISTER for TUTOR, PERFORMANCE & CERTIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAMS
FAST-TRACK PERFORMANCE (FTP) & TUTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (TDP)
Are you a Skilled Performer, Tutor or Aspiring Dancer interested in Learning not only to Dance & Perform in the Various Dance Styles . . . but you are also interested in Competing OR Learning to Master Teaching Others the Dances? . . . Then this program is for you!
- Learn Performance & Teaching Technique in Contemporary, Free-Style & Latin Dance Styles and get the opportunity to Perform, Compete or Teach in the shortest time . . .
- Register for the FTP or TDP Certification Programs and get a head start on a New & Exciting Dance Career !
Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on FAQs Tab:
- Are these workshops for New or Experienced dancers?
- Why are the workshops aimed at advance dancers and tutors?
- I'm not ready to compete or teach . . . will I be able to keep up?
- Will I be able to join if I miss the first or any workshop?
- Can I attend all the workshops on every class day?
- What is the benefit of this program to Tutors or Advance Dancers?
- What is expected of participants who have the ability to excel?
- DF-Level II (Performers / Competitors) & DF-III (Tutors / Administrators)?
- CREATIVE ARTS DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION (CADA) Program.
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Fast-Track Performance (FTP) - Stage Performance Training
Recruiting Certified & Licensed Tutors and Trainees - REGISTER NOW for the Tutor Development Program (TDP) and Fast-Track Performance (FTP) Training Sessions and Classes in East - West - North - South - Trinidad & Tobago. These are Training Sessions for Tutors and Participants interested in joining a team of Instructors for rotation on island-wide programs, AND YES, you get the chance to earn while you get fit and share your learned skills with others - REGISTER.
The Special TDP & FTP Programs are offered to tutors and participants interested in becoming one of our program instructors or just to get a great workout and be on your way to getting healthy and fit.
You have the option to REGISTER for the FTP special focus sessions or only for the Focus Dance Class Sessions. Payments can be done on-line and requires that you to bring a copy of your Registration Confirmation Letter and your ID on attendance to your First Session. FITNESS TRAINING PROGRAMS also available incorporating Caribbean DancerSize, Zumba & Free-Style Dance Fitness.
ZUMBA®, ZUMBA Gold®, Zumbatomic®, Zumba Toning®, ZIN™, Zumba Fitness® are all trademarks of Zumba Fitness, LLC and used under license of licensed Zumba Instructors.
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Tutor Development Program (TDP) - Advance Tutor Training
- We strongly recommend that participants of the FTP attend with a Partner (Opposite Sex) with whom you can practice between classes.
- Participants are required to attend sessions in accordance with their registered program schedule. All sessions attended outside of registered programme schedules will be considered Additional Sessions. Any session missed from your registered schedule will be considered defaulted.
- Participants registered as Couples must attend all sessions with their registered partner, as priority will be given to first pairing-up partners between and among with participants registered as individuals.
- Current INTERMEDIATE & Advanced Students will be allowed to Trade-up existing Classes to any of the FTP Sessions 1-4.
- Each Session has a 1 1/2 hour duration with an additional 1/2 hr practice time.
Strategic Management & Assessment Program:
- Performance Administration & Management - Organization, Student & Class Administrative Systems.
- Introduction to the CREATIVE ARTS DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION (CADA) Program.
Cultural & Free-Style Dance Workshops
1. Introductory, Dance-Fusion & Cultural Dance Workshops:
- Introduction to Elements of Free-Style Dance Technique;
- Defining Free-Style Competition Structure & Presentation Format;
- Tutoring Elements - Rhythm & Timing, Free-Style Lead & Follow Technique - Communication, Speed, Balance & Control - Level I.
2. Performance & Presentation Workshop Program:
- Mentoring / Tutoring Tips and Techniques for Free-Style Competitions & Performances;
- Free-Style & Performance Partnering - Synchronization, Syncopation, Musicality, Tricks - Level II;
- Mentoring / Tutoring Tips & Free-Style Lead & Follow Technique - Stage & Competition Choreography - Level II.
3. Administration, Management & Assessments:
- Performance Management for Stage Presentations & Competitions: Shared Experience & Expertise of All Participants;
- Advance Techniques - "How to avoid mishaps and mistakes!" . . . "Making every step & beat count";
- Performance Administration & Management Tips - Organization, Student & Class Administrative Systems.
- Introduction to the CREATIVE ARTS DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION (CADA) Program.
LATIN Dance Styles Workshops
Workshop-1. Intro. to Latin Dance Styles:
- Introduction to Elements of Free-Style Dance Technique;
- Defining Free-Style Competition Structure & Presentation Format;
- Tutoring Elements - Rhythm & Timing - On-1 vs On-2 / Std. vs Int'l, Body Rhythm, Musicality - Level I;
- Partnering in Selected Latin Dance Styles & Rhythms I - Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha & Rumba vs Latin 3-Step;
- Free-Style Lead & Follow Technique - Communication, Speed, Balance & Control - Level I.
Workshop-2. Ballroom & Club LATIN Dance Techniques:
- Mentoring / Tutoring Tips and Techniques for Free-Style Competitions & Performances;
- Free-Style & Performance Partnering - Synchronization, Syncopation, Musicality, Tricks & Shines - Level II;
- Performance Partnering & Styling in Club Latin Dance Rhythms II - Salsa vs Mambo, Pachanga & Extended Rhythms;
- Mentoring / Tutoring Tips & Free-Style Lead & Follow Technique - Communication, Speed, Balance & Control - Level II.
Workshop-3. Dance Administration, Management & Assessments:
- Performance Management for Stage Presentations & Competitions: Shared Experience & Expertise of All Participants;
- Advance Partnering Techniques - "How to avoid mishaps and mistakes!" . . . "Making every step & beat count";
- Performance Partnering & Styling in Selected Latin Dance Rhythms III - Selected Ballroom Latin Dance Styles & Rhythms;
- Administration & Management Tips - Organization, Student & Class Administrative & Management Tools, Resources & Systems.
- Introduction to the CREATIVE ARTS DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION (CADA) Program.
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions:
Are these workshops for New or Experienced dancers?
Workshops are intended to be fast-paced and as outlined in the session briefing, it is not recommended for absolute beginners as tutors are required to cover a series of technical (technique) as well as newly choreographed pieces at each workshop.
Why are the workshops aimed at advance dancers and tutors?
A key objective of this training is to focus on high performance or advance dance technique and choreography that is true to the genre or dance style. This will enable dancers to perform and compete in a "Free-Style" dance and competitive environment and help to build confidence in music interpretation, musicality, rhythm management and styling.
I'm not ready to compete or teach . . . will I be able to keep up?
Of Course. Competition training begins with the skill, confidence and understanding of the field in which you expect to challenge. The basic training program focuses on these areas before focusing on competitive aspects at later stages of the program. We believe that these elements will be crucial in getting dancers, tutors and competitors up to the levels of confidence and competence to guide students or themselves challenge Free-Style Dance Competitions in the format that will help dancers and competitors to compete at regional and international levels.
Will I be able to join if I miss the first or any workshop?
Each workshop session will focus on different aspects of the training program, so participants can attend any workshop and benefit from the training curriculum at that session. Each workshop is however considered to be building blocks of the overall program, so having all the blocks in place will make the building or learning process easier and faster. Don't worry, the team will; help you to catch-up on anything you may have missed.
Can I attend all the workshops on every class day?
Of Course (if you have the stamina) . . . and for challenging yourself you get a special package offer for both sessions . . . (See details on the FTP Registration Page).
What is the benefit of this program to Tutors or Advance Dancers?
As previously discussed, we are hoping to register a group of experienced or sufficient teachable and tutor ready dancers who can be engaged in earning while doing what they love. If that can be established within the sessions then the opportunity to achieving this goal may be presented sooner for those who are ready and able to embrace the challenge. The programme is nevertheless expected to benefit and work with those who may need some coaching and mentoring in their adaptation to the needs of this calling.
What is expected of participants who have the ability to excel?
Well, we are hoping that everyone will be able to excel, but more importantly, this is an initiation and assessment program of training that we are working to have successful participants upgraded to our DF-Level II (Performers / Competitors) & DF-III (Tutors / Administrators) with access to resources and support tools that are geared to helping them to establish entrepreneurial and income-generating opportunities as desired.
For example:
- Tutor trainees are given access to Administrative and Management Training tools;
- Marketing Resources including their own Dance School Website;
- Student Marketing and Administration Support;
- The opportunity and possibility to manage special programs of the organization;
- CREATIVE ARTS DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION (CADA) Program.
Thanks . . . Please complete the following Members Area & Profile Registration! . . . and CHECK YOUR EMAIL (& Spam Folder) for your Confirmation Receipts!
Caribbean Free-Style & Cultural Dances
Which dance style do you feel most confident performing, choreographing or tutoring?
Ballroom & Latin Dances
Free-Style & Street Dances
Afro-Caribbean
Indo-Caribbean
Modern-Contemporary
Ballet - Jazz - Tap
Ballroom & Latin Dance Styles
Select the Ballroom & Latin Dance Option with the Dance Style That Feel Most Confident Performing?
Salsa / Mambo / Bachata
Rumba / Latin 3-Step
Cha Cha Cha / Merengue
Argentine Tango / Pachanga / Rueda
Kizomba / Zouk / Line Dances
Swing / Jive / Latin-Hustle
Waltz / Samba / Quick-Step
DANCE PROGRAM REGISTRATION
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TUTORS, TRAINERS & PERFORMERS
SCHOOLS, GROUPS, CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
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I'm only interested in learning for Social or Personal Enhancement at this time.
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- Represent to CALDATT that you the participant or your assignee to the program are in excellent health and physical condition and have no disability or condition that would or should prevent engagement in such activities, or that if deemed necessary, that participation has been approved or so advised by a medical doctor;
- Acknowledge that injury may result from performing exercise routines or engaging in similarly stressful activity;
- Assume the risk of and release and hold CALDATT harmless for any liability for any physical or other injury or harm suffered by the participant during, or as a consequence of participating in, the program or performing such exercise routines or engaging in such other strenuous physical activity and agree that neither CALDATT nor the facility at which the program is being held, nor any other person involved in organizing or conducting the activity shall have any liability or responsibility for any such injury or harm.
Training Program Overview
CALDATT embraces the challenge of spearheading the coordination of several cultural, creative & performing arts and, in particular, supporting the innovative Dance-Fusion Performance & Tutor Development Training Programs of our associate organization network.
The Dance-Fusion Performance and Tutor Training & Development Programs follow a special mandate to contribute to the development of grounded yet high-level skills-set and elite sporting, competitive and performance opportunities for our young and talented youths, as well as focus on increasing interest in competitive standards and professionalism among our tutors, participants and talented nationals to:
1. Develop a greater cross-section of Professional Tutors, Cultural and Performance Training Programs across the National Community;
2. Create a more vibrant competitive and higher achievement interests among talented youths to perform and compete at regional and international levels, with a view to developing the cadre of elite athletes with the professionalism, dedication and skills needed to perform and compete at international or Olympic levels;
3. Enhance the profile and interests of the various focused disciplines that can sustain national interest and provide broader income generating opportunities for professional tutors, performers and enthusiasts in the relevant sectors;
4. Collaborate and work with special interest organizations to develop more structured and standardized training programs for the primary target groups (ages 8 – 35) in our Tutor Development, Cultural, Competitive and Performance Training Programs.
DANCE-FUSION Performance Training
Dance-Fusion is uniquely designed to expose and train young dancers in technical aspects of various cultural and popular dance disciplines, provide an appreciation of the management skills and expertise required in tutoring, preparing for competitions, dance presentations & performances, as well as provide technical & business skills training with the support of our organization partners.
The Community Training Programs and Development activities hold as its primary target groups, Youths and Young Adults ages 7-15 and 16–35 in the first instance.
The Dance Fusion Programme is offered through a series of our associate network organizations and is administered in 3 progressive stages at advancing student and participant levels:
1. Level I – Practical and Focus Dance Training in various dance styles – (DF-I);
2. Level II – Performance management training and active performances – (DF-II);
3. Level III – Tutor Administration, Management & Business Skills Training – (DF-III).
FAST-TRACK Performance (FTP) & TDP Tutor Training Workshops
CALDATT endorses the innovative Dance-Fusion Performance & Tutor Development Programs and its related training activities, which we believe will be a seed that can significantly contribute to igniting more widespread popularity and interest among community youths and young adults in the various Caribbean, Cultural and Latin Dances.
The training program activities include a series of community outreach and training workshops, with the key objective of developing a cadre of skilled Dancers, Performers and Choreographers, and ultimately Tutors to work with and administer the community training programs. FTP is conducted as a series of Workshops comprising an Orientation / Technical Workshop followed by Performance & Choreography Training Workshops in selected Dance Styles Techniques, Rhythms & Styling.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Advanced Dancers and Dance Enthusiasts, Performers, Choreographers and aspiring Tutors – Workshop Sessions are generally fast-paced and recommended for participants with some experience, lots of confidence and fairly advanced dance skills, or at least 2 years dance performance or tutoring expertise and experience.
Participant / Trainee Benefits
Trainees of the Dance-Fusion Programs benefit from a pool of resources and support from several collaborating organizations. Trainees, in addition, have the option to access business skills training and technical resources that support graduates and aspiring tutors in the establishment of community training programs and entrepreneurial activities.
Participants successfully completing the Tutor Training - TDP & FTP Workshop Series will be provided the opportunity to participate at the various program levels - Focus FTP Training, Performance Teams, Tutor Teams and the chance to Compete, Perform &/or Tutor in Special Community Events, Competitions and Training Programs.
Tutor Graduates are also provided Class or School Administrative skills training and management support tools including:
- A Personal or School Website for Administrative Management, Marketing and Communication;
- Student Registration, Administration and Social Management Tools; &
- Continuing support for the establishment, marketing, management and continued development of training programs.
- Access to the CREATIVE ARTS DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION (CADA) Program.
CADA - Creative Arts Development & Administration
Management Training for Cultural Program Executives & Community Coordinators
Community Cultural, Creative & Performing Arts Training
CALDATT collaborate with business, charities, community groups and our network partners in the creation and delivery of unique training, learning and business development expertise and experiences.
Trainees are provided opportunities to participate in a variety of creative, recreational and professional development and learning activities.
Creative Arts Development & Administration
CADA Training Portfolio comprise over 60+ professional course module with development and focus objectives:
1. Professional Comportment Enhancement;
2. Business, Operations & Administrative Systems;
3. Marketing, Promotions, Client Administration & Management.