Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio Demonstrator Program
What Is the Program?
The Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio (CDDS) Demonstrator Training Program is designed for mature, responsible dancers who want to take on a leadership role within the studio.
Demonstrators assist teachers and younger students during regular classes, camps, birthday parties, rehearsals, and performances. An important distinction is that demonstrators are considered “helpers,” not teachers. Their role is to support the teacher, engage with students, model appropriate behavior, and help classes run smoothly.
The CDDS Demonstrator Training Program gives experienced dancers the opportunity to transition from being a student to becoming a studio leader. Demonstrators learn by working alongside teachers, supporting younger dancers, helping manage classes and events, and modeling the behavior expected of a Carolyn Dutra Dancer. Dancers must be at least 12 years old and teacher-recommended to participate in the Demonstrator Training Program.
What Makes a Successful Demonstrator?
The program expects demonstrators to consistently demonstrate strong personal and professional qualities. These include:
What Do Demonstrators Do?
Depending on their placement and experience, Demonstrators may:
Leadership & Growth
Demonstrators are expected to grow in their role throughout the year. As they gain experience, they may be given additional responsibilities and leadership opportunities within the Demonstrator Program.
The program helps dancers develop confidence, communication, responsibility, classroom management and leadership skills while learning from CDDS faculty. Demonstrators interested in becoming dance teachers can also use the program as an introduction to future teacher training opportunities.
The Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio (CDDS) Demonstrator Training Program is designed for mature, responsible dancers who want to take on a leadership role within the studio.
Demonstrators assist teachers and younger students during regular classes, camps, birthday parties, rehearsals, and performances. An important distinction is that demonstrators are considered “helpers,” not teachers. Their role is to support the teacher, engage with students, model appropriate behavior, and help classes run smoothly.
The CDDS Demonstrator Training Program gives experienced dancers the opportunity to transition from being a student to becoming a studio leader. Demonstrators learn by working alongside teachers, supporting younger dancers, helping manage classes and events, and modeling the behavior expected of a Carolyn Dutra Dancer. Dancers must be at least 12 years old and teacher-recommended to participate in the Demonstrator Training Program.
What Makes a Successful Demonstrator?
The program expects demonstrators to consistently demonstrate strong personal and professional qualities. These include:
- Energetic
- Dedicated
- Takes initiative
- Friendly
- Reliable
- Adaptable
- Punctual
- Creative
- Respectful in language and behavior
- Positive
- Interactive
- Organized
What Do Demonstrators Do?
Depending on their placement and experience, Demonstrators may:
- Greet and help younger dancers get settled for class
- Demonstrate skills, exercises and combinations as directed by the teacher
- Help students with shoes, lines, transitions and classroom routines
- Encourage and engage with students throughout class
- Assist with music, props and classroom set-up/clean-up
- Help teachers during camps, birthday parties, rehearsals, performances and Studio events
- Model appropriate classroom behavior, dress and Studio expectations
- Take initiative while always following the direction of the teacher
Leadership & Growth
Demonstrators are expected to grow in their role throughout the year. As they gain experience, they may be given additional responsibilities and leadership opportunities within the Demonstrator Program.
The program helps dancers develop confidence, communication, responsibility, classroom management and leadership skills while learning from CDDS faculty. Demonstrators interested in becoming dance teachers can also use the program as an introduction to future teacher training opportunities.
CDDS Demonstrator News
The following CDDS Demonstrators attended the Dance Education Training Course (DETC) .
DETC is an intensive, four-day program designed for dedicated dancers interested in developing the skills and knowledge needed to become future dance educators. Now in its 83rd year, the program offers comprehensive training in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, and additional areas including dance anatomy, injury prevention, teaching methods, entrepreneurship, and more.
Year 2 Graduates
Madelyn Amitrano
Sophia Braga - Recipient of the Dance Teacher's Club Of Boston Jazz Teach-In Award
Jadalyne Casiano - Recipient of the Dance Teacher's Club Of Boston Tap Teach-In Award, as well as the Rosemary Hambly Award
Carly Cate Iacobucci
Meredith Maurice
Year 1 Students
Casey Dollarhide - Recipient of the George & Helen Chopourian Scholarship
Ariana Gouveia
Lealise Hughes - Recipient of the Eleanor Rubino Memorial Foundation Award
Gabriela Paulino
Chloe Wilcox - Recipient of The Moore Family Jazz Scholarship Honoring Tom Ralabate
DETC is an intensive, four-day program designed for dedicated dancers interested in developing the skills and knowledge needed to become future dance educators. Now in its 83rd year, the program offers comprehensive training in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, and additional areas including dance anatomy, injury prevention, teaching methods, entrepreneurship, and more.
Year 2 Graduates
Madelyn Amitrano
Sophia Braga - Recipient of the Dance Teacher's Club Of Boston Jazz Teach-In Award
Jadalyne Casiano - Recipient of the Dance Teacher's Club Of Boston Tap Teach-In Award, as well as the Rosemary Hambly Award
Carly Cate Iacobucci
Meredith Maurice
Year 1 Students
Casey Dollarhide - Recipient of the George & Helen Chopourian Scholarship
Ariana Gouveia
Lealise Hughes - Recipient of the Eleanor Rubino Memorial Foundation Award
Gabriela Paulino
Chloe Wilcox - Recipient of The Moore Family Jazz Scholarship Honoring Tom Ralabate