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About Us
Ian Nandhra and Jolene Alquist founded the
Foothill Dance Teachers Academy in the
tranquility of Sonora in the California Gold Country
foothills.
Our Professional
Qualifications and Education
DVIDA Certified in American Smooth, Latin and Rhythm
styles.
We continue to work closely with and study under the mentorship and instruction of
Diane Jarmolow, the founder and director of the
nationally acclaimed
Ballroom Dance Teachers College. Diane is widely
regarded as the nation's premier expert on dance teacher
training.
Diane's rigorous method involves breaking down each dance figure into smaller component parts, all of which must come together to create a dance's kinesthetic whole. These technical elements are also the building blocks of grace. This type of intense, structural study appeals to Ian's scientific mind. Jolene and Ian's lessons with Diane have catapulted their dancing and teaching to an entirely new level.
Dance Projects
In addition to teaching our other projects include:
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With Shana Monaco, we are co-producers of the Dancing With The Tuolumne County Stars (www.dwtcs.com) event in its 3rd year.
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Work on DVIDA Syllabus and Examination manuals. This work has given us a greater depth of understanding about the dynamics and intricacies of Ballroom Dancing and how it should be taught and presented to dance students..
Ultimate Center" belt
The Studio Management Player ( (http://www.studiomusicplayer.com/)
Body movement and dynamics as applied to Ballroom Dancing
The Foothills
Dance Teachers Academy is a vocational Teacher Training Academy using the world renowned
BDTC program
in the California Foothills. |
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