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WHAT
Our signature easy-t0-follow fitness Bollywood fusion class, dhoonyaFIT  has become one of the most talked about workout programs (thank you Shape Magazine, Dr. Oz, Time Out NY, New York Times, and the hundreds of dhoonya-FITters who come to class one, two or three times every week)!

Don’t miss this opportunity to start your own fitness program in your community!

In this day-long intensive training you will learn the correct form of the various movements and the fundamentals of creating your own dhoonyaFIT class.
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dhoonyaFIT Level 1 Training

If you are a teacher, fitness or dance instructor and have the drive and entrepreneurial spirit to spread the joy of Dhoonya to your community this is for you!  All are welcome to explore teaching dhoonyaFIT.

The dhoonyaFIT Instructor Training course is the first step to becoming a licensed instructor and starting your own Bollywood-based business! You will be provided with the tools to create your own classes and teach the program wherever you’d like. To continue your education and growth as an instructor, we offer a quarterly subscription to our online library of teaching tips, training videos, song suggestions and choreography.

You will learn Dhoonya’s Bollywood-inspired movement fundamentals (in Folk, Classical, and Bolly-Pop styles) for each major muscle group develop an understanding of how to combine the movements for a perfect dhoonyaFIT routine. Potential instructors will also learn how to lead a class and motivate their students to reach their dhoonyaFIT goals. You will learn the various forms of Bollywood-inspired dance we incorporate.

*Please note trainees must pass dhoonyaFIT online training examination to be able to teach dhoonyaFIT.  Review and ongoing training can be provided on an case-by-case basis.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I need to be a Bollywood dancer (or a dancer at all)?
dhoonyaFIT does not require previous Bollywood dance experience! We teach you everything you need to know. We do, however, recommend that instructors have some general dance, fitness, or teaching background or understanding. This training is open to anyone who wants to learn something new and bring a fun, joyful and cultural experience to others!

What does it mean to be a LICENSED DhoonyaFIT instructor?
Because there are no formal examinations, though you do have to pass a practical exam, our course provides licenses not certifications. Our 10 hour training qualifies you to teach a Level 1 DhoonyaFIT course at any location in the country FOR ONE YEAR, subject to maintaining your $99.99/quarterly (every 3 months) subscription to our online instructor portal, mydhoonya.com. You can price classes as you wish and everything you earn through your classes will be yours to keep.

What does my limited trademark license cover?
Licensed instructors can teach dhoonyaFIT classes around the country but must follow the format laid out in training and in the official training manual. The license also allows for online monthly membership to the latest choreography videos, curriculum and music selections only for licensed dhoonyaFIT instructors! The trademark license does not cover any certification requirements that a gym may have. We recommend that all instructors receive a fitness certification (e.g., ACE, AFAA) to supplement their dhoonyaFIT training.

What can I find through the MYdhoonya portal membership?
The mydhoonya.com curriculum portal is your virtual Dhoonya community, keeping you up-to-date with all DhoonyaFIT related information and news. For just $99.99/quarterly (every 3 months) the portal provides:
- Music Library – sample playlists, your Featured Five (monthly required routines), student favorites)
- Video Library – choreography to the latest hits from instructors around the country, full video breakdowns of basic steps and your Featured Five
- Message Board – teaching tips and instructor feedback forums
- Instructor profiles – Personal certification info and bio; Personal development goals
- Marketing materials – official Dhoonya logo and flyers, ideas on where to teach and run your business
- Legal and Business info – what you need to know about legal guidelines, liability, and insurance

Can I come for part of the training or do I need to be there for the whole thing?
Trainees must attend all parts of the training in order to attain their license. Though it may seem long, you’ll be learning so much and having fun along the way!

Do I get credits (CECs) towards my fitness certifications by completing this training?
We are working on this. In the coming months we will offer CECs through dhoonyaFIT. Thanks for your patience!

What does the cost of the training include?
The cost for training includes:
- 8 to 10 hours of detailed training
- attendance to a dhoonyaFIT class
- Free classes in NYC and DC areas for 1 month
- Free membership to the MYdhoonya online portal for 3 months
- mentorship and networking opportunities within the Dhoonya community
- sample playlists, an instructor manual, marketing materials and info and much more!

How long do you think it will take to make a return on this training investment?
Though this depends on where you teach and your agreement with the gym/studio, you can easily repay your annual fees in just a month of teaching! This is your chance to create a business in the amount of time you are willing to put in so your hard work will definitely pay off…literally!

How long is my license valid?
Your limited trademark license is valid for one year from the training date and only if you maintain active membership ($99.99/every 3 months) to the online dhoonyaFIT community, mydhoonya.com. At Dhoonya we believe what makes us great instructors is our ability to always be a student and constantly learn from one another and enrich our training.  Therefore, Instructors must re-train in any Dhoonya Training program every year (a Level II training focusing on more specific styles and including more dance techniques and choreography tips or retake another Level 1 training for reinforcement and review!) before receiving a year extension on their license.

Do I need to look into places to teach before the training?
We will give you some suggestions on getting started as well as some marketing and promotional materials during and after your training so there is no need to contact anyone beforehand. If you are a member at a gym though it may be good to get a feel for whether they would be interested and if they have any other requirements for you to be able to teach there. You can always feel free to direct interested facilities to our website (www.dhoonyadance.com) and show them our promotional video
(http://youtu.be/jl8bnl9H4UM)

What’s next?
Once training is completed, newly licensed instructors receive 3 months free of MYdhoonya.com access so that you can see how the portal works and start learning some of the routines. Everyone trained around the country will be on the network so it’s a great place to collaborate and learn. Once you feel that you are ready to teach, simply send in a video showing us some of your routines and teaching style and we will give you any final feedback before you get started. Everything you make from teaching your classes is yours to keep – so the more you practice, the better you’ll be, the more students you’ll have, and the more you’ll earn!