Classes



BUSINESS READINESS
THE MASTERCLASS
Designed for companies and/or individuals who want an expansive view of business readiness and social etiquette in a fun, modern, and open environment. Classes can be broken into four sessions or provided in a one day workshop format.
I. Professional Communication
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The dos and don'ts of virtual and in-person meetings
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Must knows of pre-meeting and event preparation
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Public image on and off-line; branding
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The fine art of conversation: prepping, pit and pivot
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The handshake and other greetings
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Situational awareness
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Navigating multigenerational workplace communication
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Top ten must-know international business tips
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Business in casual settings e.g. golf courses, retreats, etc.
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After meeting follow-up
II. Wardrobe
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White tie
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Black tie
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Suits (elements, structure, options)
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Business casual attire
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International wardrobe protocol
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Tattoos, piercings, and politics in the workplace
III. Dining
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28-piece place setting
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Glasses: Red, white and champagne
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Menu: 3, 6 and 9 courses
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Amuse-Bouche, appetizer, intermezzo and hors d'oeuvres
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Napkins and other dinner table essentials
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Navigating dietary, religious, health restrictions
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Making the right toast for the right occasion
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Table conversation tips and tricks
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Leaving the table and taking breaks
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After-dinner drinks: brandy, fortified wines, coffee, cappuccino and espresso
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After-dinner follow up
CORPORATE TRAINING
The corporate masterclass format is interactive and tailor-made for each corporate client; based on industry.
Small groups: 5 - 20 interactive tailor made sessions
Large groups: Up to 200 - interactive seminar style sessions
ENTRY-LEVEL PROFESSIONAL
Designed for professionals who are new to the world of business; strengthening abilities to optimize career development.


WINE & CHAMPAGNE 101
Learn and taste wine in a relaxed and fun environment.
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Terroir and wine; soil and climate
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Harvesting, crushing, fermentation
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Barrels and cooperage
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Aging and storage
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Aroma, color and taste
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Reading wine labels
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Top ten wine words and their meaning
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Simple food pairings and more!
THE ART OF THE MEAL
The place settings and menus are the stars of this class.
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28-piece place setting
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Glasses: Red, white and champagne
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Menu: 3, 6 and 9 courses
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Amuse-Bouche, appetizer, intermezzo and hors d'oeuvres
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Napkins and other dinner table essentials
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Navigating dietary, religious, health restrictions
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Making the right toast for the right occasion
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Table conversation tips and tricks
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Leaving the table and taking breaks
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After-dinner drinks: brandy, coffee, cappuccino and espresso
FQA.
Q. Why learn a 28-piece place setting?
A. After learning how to navigate a 28-piece place setting every other place setting will be a piece of cake.



SPIRITS
An adventure of both taste and history rum, bourbon, scotch and whiskey.
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How a spirit is made
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Discernment; taste, flavor, color, fragrances
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Service; glassware, over rocks, straight and mixers
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Distilling facts and trivia
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Spirits impact on commerce, politics and history
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Culinary pairings
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Interactive cocktail session
PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCE
For over 20 years we have opened the door to the magical experience of opera, ballet and jazz. Fun small groups, a gourmet meal and a New York City's cultural experience.
Attend a fun, casual on-line class that will teach you the ins and outs of the performance, the exciting backstory, the salacious and often tragic details about the composer/choreographer's life and more!
Dine at a magnificent restaurant, attend a breathtaking performance and then attend an after meet-up at a rooftop bar.


A LA CARTE CLASS CREATION
Custom classes crafted by you and the Shances team. Classes are based on your areas of interest and geographic location.
UNDERGRADUATE
Classes are designed to strengthen students abilities to optimize career opportunities, develop soft skills, and enhance basic knowledge about corporate culture.
Classes can be adapted to focus on topics specific to first-generation college students, those who desire to work in outward market-facing roles, or individuals from underrepresented communities.
CLASSES
THE ART OF STRATEGIC NETWORKING
BUSINESS READINESS & SOCIAL ETIQUETTE
SOCIAL MEDIA, DIGITAL TOOLS & CAREER SUCCESS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT'S GUIDE TO AMERICAN CULTURE AND ETIQUETTE


HIGH SCHOOL
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Social media clean-up
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Eight-piece place setting and menu
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The art of making conversation
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How to properly handle dietary, religious, health restrictions
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Dressing properly for all occasions
HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENTIAL CLASSES
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Expose students to the outside world
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Designed and tailored with each school's and student's interests in mind
CHILDREN'S CLASSES
Designed for fun and learning
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Politeness
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How to eat properly
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Place settings and napkins
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Please and thank you
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How to say no
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Trying new things
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Eating out and eating at home
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Sit, stand, and shake hands


FRONT OF HOUSE
AT YOUR SERVICE is an interactive, fun, informative course designed for food service industry workers.
Food servers are ambassadors who generate a positive front-of-the-house atmosphere, create a road to return patronage for the restaurant in which they work and increased income for themselves. AT YOUR SERVICE provides each server with an overarching knowledge of service, place settings, menu, alcohol, quality dining concepts, tools and solutions to solve common service challenges -- and much more.