Group Fitness Presenter & Aqua Aerobics Instructor, Choreography, DVD, Step, Hi-Lo

What is the difference between an instructor and a great teacher?

Presentation…No

Experience…No

Number of weekly classes or participants…No

The fact is, it is how an instructor can effectively get a group of people to do exactly what they want them to do, regardless of skill or fitness level. This workshop will educate you on learning curves and methods that you can use to shift your teaching skills to a higher level. These tools will not only be appropriate for group exercise but for any learning environment that requires movement skills.

Are you a new instructor looking to improve your skills?

Have you been teaching forever and want to brush up on the basics?

Do you only teach pre choreography and would like to learn the building blocks to create your own signature class?

This 5 hour workshop will cover the fundamental tools and skills that are required to successfully teach a group exercise class. Topic areas that will be covered:

• Music and phrasing
• Cueing techniques, verbal and non verbal
• Choreography, base moves, right and left balance
• Effective learning curves and understanding participant logic
• *This workshop does not include step choreography

So if you are waiting to learn the essential skills to teach successfully or would like to brush up on your teaching techniques, this is the workshop for you.

Hi/Lo as we used to know it has changed from basic hard core moves like flick kicks and jacks to dance influenced mambo chasses and spins. How do you blend them together to get the ideal mix of non repetitive high energy moves and dance. With smooth transitions and solid learning curves, Hyper is that blend of creativity and energy

Layering is one of the most effective tools an instructor can use to modify, and intensify choreography. Marietta will demonstrate in a master class creative layering ideas to suit any class level. This will be a valuable opportunity for instructors to see how choreography can be effectively taught without interrupting class flow or intensity. A must for any instructor who struggles to get to "the end product".    

Leap to cardiovascular intensity

Bound through interesting choreography

And add a ball change to spice it all up.

This session will demonstrate how to create layers of intensity and interest with rhythm, direction and levels of impact. Starting with standard base moves, Marietta will demonstrate how each layer is built using logical and clear learning curves. Not for the faint hearted, but perfect for those who want to add more bounce into their workouts.

Add bounce to your choreography and create the third dimension. Using progressive teaching methods, Marietta will demonstrate how to layer basic movements to develop dynamic and interesting choreography. Experience the intensity that can be created with rhythm and leaps that will take your hi/lo to another cardiovascular level. This session will ensure that your participants leave your classes flushed, sweaty and smiling.

Aims and Objectives

• Demonstrate how to create intensity by using various leaps and rhythm changes
• Demonstrate how to get to the end product with learning curves that do not lose intensity
• Provide 4 blocks of choreography with a strong emphasis on learning curves
• To demonstrate how hi/lo choreography can provide a workout that keep heart rate in training zone
• To provide detailed notes so that participants can re teach choreography in their own classes  

Starting with a solid fountain of base hi/lo moves, this session will demonstrate how to implement layering techniques to successfully achieve interesting combinations, while  increasing skill level and adding an element of physical challenge. Take home choreography that will get you leaping and bounding through your next hi/lo class. If you want your next class to Rock! - this is a session you don't want to miss.

Aims and objectives

• Demonstrate how to begin with base moves and use the concept of layering to add complexity and intensity levels

• Demonstrate how to get to the end product with learning curves that do not lose cardiovascular intensity
• Provide 4 blocks of choreography with learning curves provided  

Teaching a successful choreographed class is a like driving a taxi. Your destination is in sight and you want to make sure that your passengers have a great ride. Learning curves are the focus of this master class. Find out the easiest way to ensure a great workout with any choreography that you wish to teach. 

Join Marietta in a driving experience not to be missed - a smooth ride without round abouts, speed humps or lots of stops and starts.