How to Become a Heels Dance Instructor in the UK: Your Step-by-Step Guide
Love heels dancing? Ever thought about turning your passion into something more?
Perhaps you've been attending heels dance classes for years, or maybe you've only recently discovered how amazing dancing in heels can make you feel!
Either way, if you've ever found yourself thinking, "I'd absolutely LOVE to teach this!", then becoming a heels dance instructor could be your next exciting chapter.
And here's the best bit...
You don't need to be a professional dancer, have years of performing experience or be the most confident person in the room to start exploring instructor training.
At BodiBlossom Academy, we believe dance is about so much more than learning choreography. It's about confidence, connection, creativity and helping others discover what they're capable of.
So, if you're wondering how to become a heels dance instructor in the UK, we've put together this step-by-step guide to help you get started!
1. Discover Your Passion for Heels Dancing
First things first, you need to LOVE what you're doing!
Commercial heels dancing combines elements of different dance styles, including commercial, jazz and feminine movement, with an emphasis on musicality, technique, expression and confidence.
But teaching heels isn't just about performing an amazing routine.
It's about helping others feel comfortable, empowered and confident in their own bodies.
Think about what you love most about heels dancing.
Is it the music? The choreography? The confidence it gives you? Or perhaps it's seeing other women step outside their comfort zones and discover something new about themselves?
Whatever your reason, that passion is a wonderful starting point for becoming an instructor.
2. Do You Need Dance Experience to Become a Heels Instructor?
This is one of the biggest questions people ask!
Do I need to be an experienced dancer before I can train to teach heels?
You don't need to have danced professionally or spent years performing on stage.
However, having a good understanding of heels technique, movement, musicality and safe dance practices is important when you're responsible for teaching others.
If you're relatively new to heels dancing, start by building your own experience.
Attend classes, practise choreography, develop your technique and learn how different instructors structure their sessions.
Remember, being a fantastic performer and being a fantastic instructor are two different skills!
Some incredible dancers struggle to explain movement, while some wonderful instructors shine because of their patience, encouragement and ability to make everyone feel welcome.
Teaching is a skill you can develop, just like dancing.
3. Complete Your Heels Dance Instructor Training
If you're serious about becoming a heels dance instructor, completing specialist training is a great way to develop your teaching skills and confidence.
Although there isn't one universal qualification legally required to teach independent adult heels dance classes in the UK, appropriate training is an important part of becoming a knowledgeable, responsible instructor.
And that's where BodiBlossom Academy comes in!
Online Commercial Heels Instructor Training – £249
Our BodiBlossom Academy Commercial Heels Instructor Training is £249 and includes our BlossDance™ Instructor Foundations Training.
That means you can begin developing your essential instructor skills alongside your specialist Commercial Heels training, without needing to purchase Foundations separately.
Our training is designed to help aspiring instructors develop their knowledge, teaching skills and confidence, whether they're hoping to start their own classes or add heels dancing to an existing business.
Can You Complete Heels Instructor Training Online?
Absolutely!
Our instructor training is completed 100% online, meaning you can learn and practise wherever you are.
There's no need to travel to a training venue or attend an in-person assessment.
Your final assessment involves submitting a video of yourself teaching, allowing you to demonstrate the skills you've developed throughout your training.
Following successful completion, you'll receive your certificate of completion.
Please note that BodiBlossom Academy certificates recognise completion of our training programmes and are not regulated teaching qualifications.
4. Build Your Confidence as an Instructor
Now, let's talk about something that holds so many people back...
Confidence!
You might absolutely love dancing, but the thought of standing at the front of a room teaching other people can feel a little terrifying!
What if you forget the choreography?
What if someone is more experienced than you?
What if nobody turns up?
Sound familiar?
Here's something worth remembering.
You don't have to feel completely confident before you start. Confidence grows through experience.
Start small.
Practise explaining movements out loud, teach a short combination to a friend or record yourself demonstrating choreography.
You could even begin by helping out in an existing dance class.
The more you practise, the more comfortable you'll become.
And remember, your future students aren't necessarily looking for perfection.
They're looking for someone who makes them feel welcome, supported and excited to dance!
5. Learn How to Plan and Teach a Heels Dance Class
Being a heels dance instructor involves much more than putting on your favourite song and teaching a routine.
A great instructor understands how to create an enjoyable, structured and safe experience for everyone attending.
This includes:
Planning an appropriate warm-up and cool-down.
Teaching heels technique, posture and balance.
Breaking choreography into manageable sections.
Adapting movements for different abilities.
Understanding musicality and choreography.
Communicating instructions clearly.
Creating a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Recognising physical limitations and promoting safe movement.
You should also consider appropriate footwear, floor surfaces and how to progress movements safely.
One of the most rewarding parts of teaching is watching someone arrive at their first class feeling nervous and leave feeling proud of what they've achieved.
And as an instructor, you get to be part of that journey!
6. Start Teaching Your Own Heels Dance Classes
Once you've developed your skills, completed appropriate training and prepared to teach safely, it's time to think about where you'd like your instructor journey to take you.
There are lots of possibilities!
You might decide to:
Start your own weekly Commercial Heels dance classes.
Teach workshops at local dance studios.
Offer beginner-friendly heels dance courses.
Work alongside an established dance school.
Run private dance sessions or special events.
Build your own dance business and community.
You don't necessarily need your own studio either!
Many instructors begin by hiring a local dance studio or community space for a few hours each week.
And something we think is really important...
You can create and grow your own dance brand!
Training with BodiBlossom Academy doesn't mean you have to run your classes under the BodiBlossom name.
You can develop your own business identity, choose your own class names and build a community that reflects YOU.
And if you choose to continue with our Academy Membership, you can still enjoy ongoing support and resources while growing your own independent brand.
Before launching, make sure you have appropriate insurance, risk assessments and safety procedures in place. Check any venue requirements, music licensing and relevant safeguarding or DBS obligations, particularly if you intend to work with children.
It's also important to check that your training and experience meet the requirements of your insurer and any organisation you plan to teach for.
Start with something manageable, gain experience and allow your classes to grow.
7. Grow Your Dance Business with BodiBlossom Academy Membership
Completing your instructor training is an exciting achievement, but what happens next?
Perhaps you've got lots of ideas for classes but aren't sure how to attract your first students.
Maybe you love teaching but struggle to find time to create new choreography.
Or perhaps you'd simply love to be part of a supportive community of instructors who understand the journey you're on.
That's why we offer the option to continue with our BodiBlossom Academy Membership after completing your training.
For £19 per month, with a minimum six-month commitment, you can access ongoing instructor development and resources to help you continue growing.
Our Academy Membership includes:
Business growth support – helping you develop and grow your dance classes or business.
Choreography resources – fresh inspiration and choreography to support your teaching.
Ongoing learning and development – opportunities to continue building your skills.
Instructor resources – practical support for your instructor journey.
Instructor community – connect with others who share your passion for teaching dance.
And remember, you don't need to teach under the BodiBlossom brand to become an Academy Member.
Whether you're growing your own independent dance business or teaching within an existing studio, you can choose to continue learning and developing with us.
The Academy Membership is completely optional following your training. You can complete your Commercial Heels Instructor Training and choose whether ongoing membership is right for you.
Because we don't just want to help you become an instructor.
We want to help you feel confident building something you're genuinely proud of!
8. Remember Why You Started
Here's something we'd really love you to remember.
Becoming a heels dance instructor isn't just about teaching dance steps.
It's about creating a space where people feel comfortable trying something new.
It's about encouraging someone who doesn't believe in themselves.
It's about celebrating those little moments when a student finally masters a movement they've been struggling with.
And sometimes, it's about helping someone rediscover a part of themselves they thought they'd lost.
That's what makes teaching so special.
You might start because you love dancing, but you could end up making a real difference to someone else's confidence.
And that's pretty amazing, isn't it?
Ready to Become a Heels Dance Instructor?
If you've been thinking about becoming a heels dance instructor, perhaps this is your sign to explore what's possible!
Whether you're hoping to teach your first class, build a new business or simply develop your skills and confidence, BodiBlossom Academy is here to support your instructor development journey.
Commercial Heels Instructor Training – £249
🌸 100% online instructor training – learn from anywhere.
🌸 BlossDance Instructor Foundations Training included.
🌸 Commercial Heels specialist instructor training.
🌸 Final assessment completed by submitting a teaching video.
🌸 Certificate of completion following successful assessment.
🌸 Freedom to teach under your own brand.
🌸 Optional Academy Membership for ongoing choreography, business growth support and instructor resources.
Your passion for dancing could become the beginning of something wonderful.
👠 Explore our BodiBlossom Academy Commercial Heels Instructor Training and take your first step towards becoming a heels dance instructor today!
Confidence. Connection. Community. That's what BodiBlossom is all about. 💜
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