Testimonials

The IAMJ's Modern Jive Teacher Training Courses and Material have received unanimous widespread approval from the professional dance world and previous course participants

What the leading dance experts say...


“Patrice and Chris are the ambassadors of this fun and exciting dance style, Modern Jive. They have been an absolute delight to work with as they continuously strive for high levels of professionalism and are enthusiastic in everything they undertake.”
Simon Salm,
Director Australian Dancing Society Qld, IAMJ/ADS Steering Committee, 2000




Margaret Lonsdale
“The Australian Dancing Society, founded in 1942 by the late Mickey Powell, is delighted to work with Patrice Calleja and The International Academy of Modern Jive in offering a totally different dimension to the industry. The International Academy of Modern Jive applies itself with total professionalism in all aspects of its work.”
Margaret Lonsdale,
Executive Director ADS 2002



“Patrice is a very structured and focused organiser with excellent teaching methods and procedures. She not only uses these to great advantage but also has proven talent to pass these on to other teachers and organisations. When this formula is blended with her natural enthusiasm and her flair for communication, we have a dancer and teacher of the highest calibre.”
David Roberts, Director of the British Dance Council,
Company and General Secretary of the United Kingdom Alliance, 1999




Patrice, Kenneth and Jacqueline
“Patrice has conducted many workshops for us and I have had nothing but praise from our Members for the efficient way she conducted the classes. It was always a pleasure to work with Patrice and Chris for they are the foremost exponents and coaches of this dance style.”
Kenneth Lee,
Chairman Freestyle Branch of the International Dance Teachers Association (UK), 1999




What Previous Course Participants say...


The Modern Jive Teacher Training Courses

“Patrice is an excellent teacher. The structure of the training had been well thought out. The moves were clearly explained in detail and all the teaching points highlighted and emphasised… The Course provides an excellent foundation for the teaching in terms of structure of classes, motivation of class, teaching points, promotion of class, venue choice, choice of music and much more”.
David Love, 1998


“Excellent teaching. Brought about a lot of things I had never thought about before. Learnt how to dance as a man and my partner as a woman – Brilliant!
Learnt a lot and had fun as well.”

Kirsty Weldon, 1997


“Clear concise instruction. Patient and enthusiastic training – professionally run course definitely needed to reinforce Course Pack. We both had a great time – thank you for providing such a good time and attention to detail in every part of the course”
Deborah Lamb AISTD Dip & RAD, 1997


“Many, many thanks for your super weekend. We came home with bags of confidence and high hopes!!”
Sue Vincent and Kevin Witworth, 1998


“Thanks very much for the weekend... I learned a huge amount!”
Paul Buckley, 2003


“Many thanks for such a tough but thoroughly enjoyable weekend. I found the course to be of great benefit and will hopefully be putting some of it into practice tonight. Thanks for all your help during the time spent there. It's good to have such a knowledgeable teacher [David Lowe] to run a course like that. It was well structured and put across in a very friendly and helpful manner.”
Mike Hawkes, 2003


The Modern Jive Teacher Course Pack


“The Course Pack and materials I received were of an excellent standard and quality; clearly explaining in detail the teaching, organisation and promotion of Modern Jive… The Course Pack with all the moves clearly explained in detail had been an excellent preparation for the course”
David Love, 1998


“Well set out and informative. An excellent guide to the moves covered on the course…they will be a very useful tool.”
Terry Guildford MIDTA, 1998


“Very informative, easy to follow, easy to read”
Billy Cullen, 1997



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