Except for the first couple class and the last one, most weeks are about the same.
Before:
- Email the class list with the weekly email, including schedule & location, link to lesson page, and (often) a brainteaser (see Class Quizzes/Brainteasers). If there are complications, like a club meeting, warn them about that. Also mention any upcoming events like class level dances they should be aware of.
- Print a copy of attendance.
- Pick a topic for class meeting.
During:
Beginning of the night & Walkthrus:
- Get the badge box from the locker - it should have badges and pens and sharpies.
- Get handouts from the locker- definitions for the current week and past week or two, the overall call list, and perhaps formations.
- Put handouts out on the table for walkthrus. (It's also nice after the first few weeks to give the students a call list so they can check off what they want reviewed.)
- Give out badges at walkthrus (or set them out on a table).
- Take attendance at walkthrus.
- Make sure there are enough angels to fill out the walkthru squares.
- Try to keep Bill on schedule.
During tips
- At the start of the first tip give badges to people who didn't go to walkthrus.
- Take attendance during the class
- Make sure class get into every tip and balance squares as needed.
While dancing or watching, keep an eye out for dancers who are struggling.
- During the first class tip, keep an eye out for class members showing up a couple minutes late and get them in
- Rebalance squares as needed
Class Meeting
- Run class meeting (see Class Meeting Content for ideas of what to talk about)
- Offer handouts at class meeting.
End of the night
- Collect badges at the end.
- Put away leftover handouts & the badge box.
After:
- Fill in the attendance sheet online.
- Do mailing list maintenance for anyone who has missed too much.