Suzanne Mendonca
I became a qualified school teacher in 1995 after a 2 year PGCE Articled Teaching Course at Roehampton. I taught children aged from 4 - 11yrs for 8 years in the London Borough of Croydon. Teaching in mainstream schools and tutoring children in preparation for public school entrance exams gave me a solid foundation in education on which to further develop my teaching skills. After taking professional teaching exams with the IDTA I started my first dance school in Croydon, I then went on to co-open another 2 dance schools whilst simultaneously studying for a Dance Teaching degree from New Buckinghamshire University. Once graduated, my sister and I launched DanceMode Dance Teacher Training courses. It was here that I devised our method of teaching and learning, that we refer to as the 'MIA' system. As the name implies we ensure our teaching is motivational, intentional and achievable for our learners. To date we have successfully trained over 400 dance teachers and mentored many to open their own dance schools and inspired others to grow their businesses as 'dancepreneurs'.
For more information on IDTA Dance Teacher Training Courses please visit http://www.danceteachertraining.net
Dance Teacher Training
Childrens Performing Arts Classes and Confidence-Building Events
Additional Income Streams:
I have personally tried this internet business and I have to say it is a great way to make an additional income, risk free (although it won't make you into a millionaire!) . This is NOT an MLM or pyramid selling internet selling business or anything like that. You just need a computer and the ability to follow instructions.
Click link below to see information video and access the free 'trial'.
http://tinyurl.com/q9l6s5z
Services
"It's the individual achievements of each learner and
variety in the content I teach and share that keeps me excited."
Miscellaneous
As a confidence mentor and Principal of a Performing Arts School, I have structured classes to take into account each child's personal need and assigned reward systems to ensure they both remain motivated and see their achievements celebrated. Specific 'confidence building' workshops are often run during the holidays and through the use of fun activities, games, discussion and drama we aim to help children socialize with their peers, as well as develop confidence by teaching coping strategies.
Organising Events
I have organised and co-ordinated a supportive team in running various events. These include customised childrens parties, IDTA performance exams as well as Confidence Building Workshops and 'friendly' competitions.
For more information on our 'Performing Arts' classes and more specific 'Confidence Building' activity workshops and events, please visit the website http://dancemodecroydon.co.uk
Cheque Presentation to Andy Wells after raising money for the National Autistic Charity as a direct response from all the supporters at the DanceMode Dance Competition event 2017.
Picture taken with Keith Holmes (ex president of IDTA)
Some activities at one of our Confidence Building
Workshops events.