Modifications & HOCs
Two Barbie hands. Think opposing forces, additional support, not creepy!
Can you teach waterski & chair in the same thigh sequence?
How long do we keep warm-up/weightwork choreo as a team before we switch?
Example:
1/1 - WU A & WW A
1/15 - WU A & WW B
2/1 - WU B & WW B
2/15 - WU B & WW C
3/1 - WU C & WW C
3/15 - WU C & WW A
In Classic class where would you demo a thigh facing the center of the room?
From the back barre!
SCENARIO!
You forgot what your 3rd thigh is and all you can remember is a chair set up!
Recite the correct chair set-up!
Being able to be adaptable is important!
When evaluating a client for an HOC, where do you start?
Work from the feet up.
Can you teach Classic Seat using a tube for both parallel and side seat?
No, only 1 seat work can use a tube.
When is the new quarter choreo dropped by corporate?
The 15th of the month prior to the new quarter.
Q1 - Dec. 15th
Q2 - Mar. 15th
Q3 - Jun. 15th
Q4 - Sept. 15th
Towards the side mirrored wall
SCENARIO!
An existing member comes in to take class and realizes that someone has set up in their preferred spot. They decide to move that persons stuff while they are in the bathroom and you see it, how would you address?
ACT it out with a partner!
YES this has really happened and had to be addressed before!
How would you modify kneeling for a client with knee injuries
Tell them it take it at the barre using parallel hip width set up.
In what order are thigh exercises taught, give an example!
From the ground up!
i.e. kneeling, chair parallel, wide second in center of room.
How many quarters do you keep Classic TUBE choreo for?
Tube choreo stays the same for 2 quarters!
In a classic class when is the last time you demo at your spot?
Scenario!
A prospect comes to take their 1st class, you ask at the beginning of class if they have any injuries and they tell you no.
Mid way through class you start to notice they are really struggling with the core work. You approach them and start to offer modifications, they then begin to tell you that they recently just had major abdominal wall surgery and they are NOT allowed to do any upper core work. How would you handle?!
ACT THIS OUT WITH A PARTNER!
Thinking on your feet is important, and being able to control the class while still delivering a personalized experience.
Where during the final stretch of Classic class do you provide HOC's?
You do NOT provide HOCs during the tube stretch, but can provide additional support once they have rolled up.
Where is heavy tailbone used vs. tuck your hips under?
Heavy tailbone is always used for thighs (except waterski) & tuck your hips under is always used in seat (except pretzel)
How many quarters are you allowed to use Empower choreo for?
The previous quarter and the current quarter!
For profile set-ups where do you demo and do you mirror?
SCENARIO!
You are midway teaching your seat series and a member suddenly stands up quickly, their face turns white and they get weak in the knees. What do you do?!
ACT IT OUT!
Immediately address the member off mic, bring them down to the floor to sit and put their head between their knees. If they fully pass out, elevate their legs to help bring the blood flow back to their head.
If you are able to safely move them out front to a desk team member do so. If you are solo DO NOT let them out of your sight!
The studio has juice and snacks in the back closet for these scenarios!
Pregnant clients who do not want to lay on their back during Classic Back Dancing, where can they take their back-dancing series?! (DEMO required)
At the barre in a kneeling position.
What is the flow/formula of a classic class?
Warm-up, Weight Work, Thigh 1, Thigh 2, Thigh 3, Thigh stretch, Seat side 1, Seat side 2, Core Focus, Ab 1, Abs 2, Abs 3, Back Extension, Back Dancing, Stretch
Are you allowed to use a previous quarter Define class plan?
NO!
What parts of classic warm-up do you demo?
Knee-ups, hundreds, double leg stretch, single leg stretch, roll-ups, plank, straight arm plank, push-ups
SCENARIO!
You are scheduled to teach a Saturday 8:30am class. You wake-up and realize it's 8:28am and you live 20 minutes away! WHAT DO YOU DO?!
ACT IT OUT!
Unfortunately it happens, BUT as a REMINDER missing a class you are scheduled for happens ONCE.
General rules of thumb:
1. Call your desk staff and/or Katie/Maddy so members can be triaged quickly.
2. Look to see if there is another instructor who is in class and they could cover.
3. get yourself to the studio as fast as possible.