Is social ballroom a good way to start before learning competitive?
Q. I'm 17 years old and I just started social ballroom dance lessons. I love it so much and I realize I would like to learn how to compete. But where I live I would have to drive an hour and a half to find a place that teaches competitive ballroom. Is taking social ballroom a good start for now to learn the basics? How long does it take for someone to go pro usually? I dont have any guys that would be my partner either.
Asked by snl_primeplayer7 - Sun Oct 25 17:57:54 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Social ballroom is the first step, but depending on what style you want end up competing in you want to get started in that style as soon as possible. Social ballroom is typically American styling, and while there are sections of competitions reserved for American Style Rhythm and Smooth, it is very common to compete International Style Latin and Standard. Both styles have very distinct differences and to be able to place in a competition means learning and perfecting that certain style. To go professional in ballroom takes years and years of practice and competing and winning. Start learning the bronze, silver, and gold steps for the dances you want to compete in and then find a competition you can compete in. Since you're 17 there are… [cont.]
Answered by Jen L - Sun Oct 25 21:49:57 2009

Do social workers make good money? What can I do with my bachelors of social work?
Q. I really want to help people, it is a very personal goal of mine, but I can't get my doctorate, because I don't have the prerequisites. I want to be a social worker, but I also want to make decent money.
Asked by halloweenfallchild - Wed Sep 10 18:53:08 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You need a MSW to really have some control over your career. You will work very hard, and make not too much money...see above. (psych professor)
Answered by bluegoat114 - Wed Sep 10 19:37:26 2008

Has anyone taken social work jobs requiring the transportation of kids or adults?
Q. i've seen a few social work jobs, and they all require social workers to feel comfortable enough to transport kids, or the elderly. in some of the agencies it even says something about being bilingual. the bilingual isn't severe to me, spanish isn't that hard to pick up and understand. its just the whole concept of transporting kids or adults to various regions! sounds scary about the whole transporting people. but i guess it is something i have to do since of the field i want to work in. as far as the whole transporting schizo patients i would really freak, they would have to be strapped down in their chairs good!
Asked by crystal spring - Mon May 18 19:45:23 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think every job I have had in social services has required that I transport my clients. Before even being hired the agency will do a background check including your license and driving record. They require a slightly higher liability limit on your auto insurance. I've done this kind of work off and on over 20 years and have never had a bad incident even when I took a group of 7 people with schizophrenia to another state on "vacation". You and the clients' treatment providers discuss this sort of thing regarding the safety of transporting the individuals. If you feel uncomfortable, which most people do initially, you can go along with a more experienced worker to observe what happens and what kinds of limits to set.
Answered by binksbailey2000 - Mon May 18 19:54:03 2009