When you attend a studio chain or independent you select a teacher with the backing of the studio business as a place to which you can refer to help get a best deal for your dollar. And a reputable studio will be continually training its teachers in yes sales but more in people skills! From the number of posts you can see the numerous variety of desires and expectations people bring to the wonderful world of dance.
With a monnlight teacher(aNot affiliated with or at a studio) do you check thier training,how do you select them?

As I've said before on this site, I teach strictly on a moonlighting basis, as I consider it more of a hobby for me. However, I have been dancing for nearly 50 years and have lots of studio experience. Plus, I read, research, watch, review videos, etc. So I believe I am very much qualified. But there would be no way for a person taking lessons from me to know that beforehand, and I understand that part of it. So what I usually do is tell them the first lesson, which is heavy on review of what I teach and how I do it, is for free. At that time, I give the student all of the paperwork they need -- what steps I teach, which dances, how much is covered over a six-lesson set, etc. If they don't like what they are hearing, they aren't committed to anything. I have been to franchise studios and private studios, private lessons and group lessons, so I know I could easily be certified in any number of places, but I'm not interested in going that route. I guess what I am getting at is, if you choose an independent, moonlighting instructor you may strike gold, or you'll be led astray. Depends on how serious you are, and how far you think an instructor can take you. I have no delusions. If someone wants to be a world-class competitor, they shoudn't be fooling around with my lessons. If they want to be able to dance seven or eight dances well at parties and weddings, etc., then I can get them to about a silver level or so. And most don't care to get that far anyway it seems because it takes a long time.
My main intent, actually, has been to teach the reluctant types so they are confident enough to go on to the private studio I go to if they enjoy it enough.
Good luck, and I am sure you will know a good instructor fairly quickly when you encounter one.

usually, the best method is to check a cross section of their student "body".

Attend a class, and base all that info. on your decision .

The proof is in the pudding so to speak. If the students are good then the teacher is good.

I also have to say that when I give my money to an instructor of ballroom dance I am not doing so for their people skills or sales training. I'm looking for someone who is versed in dancing.

Absolutely teachers must be versed in dance but I want a teacher who delivers it in appropriate language and with a sensitivity to the learners needs, expectatinos and emotions. I have seen many dance dreams crushed by insensitive remarks by non supervised teachers, and well meaning ballroom friends. For the serious learner in their 3rd or more year I know the knowledge is what you want and the verbal skills less important.. Where have you found your best teacher? < i'll start a new thread with this.

"Where have you found your best teacher? i'll start a new thread with this."

Sometimes by lucky accident, sometimes by seeing someone teach a lesson to another couple and realizing it's just what you need. The best though is seeing who has been of help to friends of similar interest. If one doesn't yet know people in the community, look for a teacher with a number of students you would like to dance like.

When someone is of interest, you walk up to them or get their number and gamble a lesson fee on trying them out. Real teachers get lots of occasional-consultation business so tend not to play the whole inflated rate / package fake discount game, and simply take payment one lesson at a time at rates fairly respecting their standing within the local market.