Teaching children how to dance is one of the most rewarding jobs within the arts community. While at times challenging, you are making a difference in little lives, one of which may grow up someday to be an extremely successful dancer.

Kids love to be led, and they will soak up whatever new knowledge is made available to them. For countless little girls (and boys!) each year in the United States, a familiarity with the arts becomes an important knowledge base. And since kids love to be active, taking a dance class is often a logical step.

If you choose to become a dance teacher, your life will be full of plenty of perks. A flexible, easy schedule, a job that doubles as a daily workout, and the opportunity to be endlessly creative. However, the best gift of all will surely be the joy of actually teaching children. With their fearless personalities and willingness to try anything, you’ll find yourself working to keep up with the kids, rather than the other way around! Teaching children gives you the chance to pass on something that is very special to you – your love of dance – and enjoy the opportunity of seeing how it is interpreted through a little body just learning to move like a dancer.

However, teaching children how to dance can also be difficult. Some kids are in dance classes only because their parents dropped them off there, and many families treat extra-curricular activities as a daycare service rather than an enrichment opportunity. Some children will be too shy or too disinterested to fully participate, leaving you with the awkward challenge of coercing a kid into doing something that just doesn’t matter to them all that much. Parents can also be a challenge themselves, scrutinizing everything from your prices to your costume and music selection. So be prepared – your job will be wonderful and rewarding, but there will definitely be tough days along the way.

article from:  dance.lovetoknow.com