TEACHING TIP TUESDAY: TEACH SMARTER- not HARDER..... My first time as an Instructor I was super excited, super nervous, and just a ball of energy! The goal was to get the participants hype and excited- so I went all out with the moves so that they could reciprocate that same energy!!!! Ummmm- LOL! Realizing that their energy may not be as high- opened my eyes! You don't have to move so hard and over exert yourself just to get energy from them. Your smile, your energy through your expressions, through your cues, and through your genuine passion for this program is what gives them that energy you are looking for from them! There is that "Aha!" moment for me. And now I'm a better Instructor because I teach smarter, not harder. We, as Instructors, are not seeking approval from our die-hard moves. We, as *successful* Instructors, desire to inspire and that's what it's about. So when we awaken to the reality that the best class is a success through the way we Teach and the way we Reach folks- then we evolve and we even learn more about ourselves and our styles. For me- this is a beautiful realization and I'm grateful that I can share this with other Instructors. Stay tuned for a live topic on this.... The new collection here for Zumba is TOTALLY COMFY!!!!! Comfortable, stylish and urban comes to mind! I was getting ready to teach new Instructors and all of a sudden I am like: feeling the zwag!!! Thank you @zumbawear for the new look! And to my newbie Instructors AND seasoned Instructors- remember to teach SMARTER! You'll be so glad and you'll reach greater heights! Have a terrific teaching Tuesday family!! @zumba @zumba_gold #zumbawear #zumba #myzstyle #thatzeslife #lovezeslife #thestrugglestillreal #allsmiles #teachingtiptuesday #thriveon #40yeartour2017 #professorsmiles