Who is the instructor and what are the costs?
Your instructor is an accredited volunteer who has been approved to instruct by the National Instruction Coordination Committee (NICC) of the member association for their particular country. No instructor is paid for teaching, and they must attend regular training workshops and meet annual re-accreditation requirements. The fees paid are not actually for the class, but are rather for a membership of the association in your particular country. Classes are offered on a membership basis rather than a fee-for-service or pay-by-the-class basis. The membership dues are used to pay operating costs such as advertising and rent. Your membership entitles you to attend any available classes in your area. You are welcome to attend multiple classes, or retake a beginner class at any time. You are not limited to just a specific class or instructor. If you happen to be travelling, members are welcome to visit classes at any of our approximately 500 locations in some 25 countries. Membership fees are
