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Champion Dance Teacher Certification Program - Knoxville
For dance instructors who want more students, more privates, and more income.
This program is designed for instructors who already know how to teach and are ready for the next level.
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At Champion Ballroom, we are building a better path for dance instructors in Knoxville who want to grow their own classes, increase their private lessons, build their brand, and create more freedom in their business.
What Is The Champion Dance Teacher Program?
This program is a unique opportunity for established Knoxville dance instructors to partner with Champion Ballroom, growing their business, brand, and income. We provide the business systems to match your talent.
We want you to join our team of successful instructors!
This Program Was Created
For A Simple Reason:
— Reason #1 —
To give talented dance instructors a clear path to higher income and more ownership over their career, without having to build a business from scratch or deal with inconsistent client flow.
— Reason #2 —
To connect our studio's resources and marketing expertise with your teaching talent, creating a win-win that brings more students to your classes and more money to your pocket.
Let's Grow Your Dance Business
You Already Have The Talent. We Just Provide The System.
You're an expert at teaching. We're experts at marketing and business growth. Together, we'll build your personal brand, fill your classes, and increase your private or group lesson bookings.
Meet the Coaches Guiding the Next Generation of Dance Instructors
Learn from experienced professionals who have helped thousands of students, built successful dance businesses, and trained future instructors throughout Knoxville.
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202K followers
202K subscribers
Specialties:
• Salsa
• Bachata
• Cumbia
• Ladies Styling
• Body Movement
• Musicality
• Partner Connection
• Confidence Building
• Performance Training
• Student Development.
As a coach and mentor, Jacqui is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where students of all levels can grow, connect with others, and discover the joy of dancing.
Known for her patience, positive energy, and attention to technique, Jacqui specializes in helping leaders and followers develop strong fundamentals, beautiful styling, body movement, musicality, and partner connection. Through her Ladies Styling programs, she empowers women to dance with greater confidence, elegance, and self-expression.
Jacqui Solano is a Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Ladies Styling instructor in Knoxville, Tennessee, with a passion for helping students build confidence both on and off the dance floor. As co-founder of Salsa Knoxville and Champion Ballroom Center, Jacqui has spent more than 16 years teaching and inspiring thousands of students through fun, supportive, and structured dance instruction.
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202K subscribers
109K followers
Specialties:
• Salsa
• Bachata
• Cumbia
• Social Dancing
• Dance Instruction
• Business Coaching
• Marketing
• Event Promotion
• Student Retention
• Instructor Development
• Community Building.
Through his classes, coaching programs, social media platforms, and community events, Waldo's mission is to inspire people to live healthier, happier, and more connected lives through the power of dance.
Known for his energetic teaching style and ability to make learning simple and fun, Waldo specializes in helping complete beginners become confident social dancers. Beyond the dance floor, he coaches instructors and studio owners on marketing, student retention, event promotion, and business growth, helping dance professionals turn their passion into profitable careers.
Waldo Solano is a Salsa, Bachata, and Cumbia instructor, entrepreneur, and business coach based in Knoxville, Tennessee. As the co-founder of Salsa Knoxville and Champion Ballroom Center, Waldo has spent more than 16 years helping thousands of students discover confidence, friendship, and joy through dance.
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1.05M subscribers
404K followers
Specialties: Dance Fitness • Group Fitness Instruction • Weight Loss Motivation • Community Building • Fitness Entrepreneurship • Online Coaching • Instructor Development.
Jessica Bass is the founder of Dance2Fit, a nationally recognized dance fitness program that has helped thousands of people improve their health through fun, high-energy workouts. Combining dance, fitness, and motivation, Jessica has built a thriving brand and community that inspires people of all fitness levels to move, sweat, and feel confident. Based on her passion for helping others, she has grown Dance2Fit into a successful fitness business with both in-person and online programs.
As a coach, Jessica specializes in dance fitness, weight loss motivation, community building, and helping instructors create engaging fitness experiences that keep students coming back. Her mission is to make fitness fun, accessible, and sustainable for everyone.
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Kris Hazard is one of Knoxville's most respected Ballroom Dance instructors, known for his passion for helping students of all levels become confident and successful dancers. With years of experience teaching social and competitive ballroom dancing, Kris has guided countless students in developing strong fundamentals, elegant technique, and a genuine love for dance.
As an instructor and mentor, Kris specializes in helping students master partner dancing while creating a fun, welcoming, and encouraging learning environment. His commitment to excellence and student success has made him a trusted coach within the Knoxville dance community.
Specialties: Ballroom Dance • Social Dancing • Partner Connection • Dance Technique • Competition Preparation • Student Development • Dance Coaching • Confidence Building.
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Patrick Guzman is a Country Dance and Ballroom Dance instructor in Knoxville, Tennessee, and the founder of Cowtown Studios. Known for his energetic teaching style and passion for partner dancing, Patrick has helped students of all experience levels gain confidence on the dance floor while mastering the fundamentals of Country Swing, Two-Step, and Ballroom Dance.
As both an instructor and mentor, Patrick focuses on creating a fun, welcoming environment where students can develop strong dance skills, build meaningful connections, and enjoy the social side of dancing. His practical teaching approach makes learning easy, enjoyable, and accessible for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
Specialties: Country Swing • Two-Step • Ballroom Dance • Social Dancing • Partner Connection • Dance Fundamentals • Event Instruction • Student Development • Confidence Building.
Ready to build your career?
As a Certified Champion Instructor...
We Build Your Brand Together
Your Success Is Our Success
We'll work with you on marketing materials, social media, and strategies to attract students...
...and we foster a supportive community of instructors here in Knoxville to share ideas and grow.
Strong relationships with students are the key to a thriving dance career...
And we give you the tools to build lasting connections that lead to long-term private lessons and loyal followers!
Program Partnership
What This Program Helps You Achieve
Here is what our partnership will help you accomplish as a certified Champion instructor in Knoxville:
MORE STUDENTS, MORE INCOME
Grow Your Student Base
Learn proven marketing strategies to attract more students to your classes and convert them into loyal, long-term private lesson clients.
YOUR BRAND, YOUR FOLLOWING
Build Your Personal Brand
We help you establish yourself as a go-to dance expert in Knoxville, building a brand and following that brings you opportunities.
MORE FREEDOM, MORE CONTROL
Create Your Ideal Career
This program gives you the tools and support to increase your income, build security, and gain more freedom and control over your schedule.
Ready to make it happen?
Champion Dance Teacher Certification
Is Your Path to a More Profitable Dance Career
Stop trading hours for dollars with no end in sight. This program provides the business framework your teaching talent deserves and helps you grow.
This Is the Opportunity You've Been Waiting For.
If you're an experienced instructor ready to level up your income and your career satisfaction, this certification program was designed specifically for you.
- Grow your own student base
- Increase private lesson income
- Build your brand and following
- Learn how to market yourself better
- Drive more traffic to the website and studio
- Create more long-term customers
Ready to level up your income?
PRODUCTS
COMPANY
SOCIAL
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Dance. Connect. Have Fun.
📲+1 (865) 455 3658 | waldo@WaldoSolano.com | jacqui@SalsaKnox.com
Locations
SUNDAYS, MONDAYS, TUESDAYS (CLASSES)
Champion Balroom Center
📍4028 Papermill Dr NW #16, Knoxville, TN 37909
FRIDAYS
(SALSA PARTY)
TACO MADRES
📍2916 Knoxville Center Dr Knoxville, TN 37924
SATURDAYS
(SALSA PARTY)
Main Event Knoxville
📍9081 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923