How To Choose The Right Dance Class

By Peggy Ryersen

Going to dance lessons is a lot of fun and also makes a great hobby. However, you have to be careful and choose the right class to go to in order to get the most out of the dance instruction. On top of that you also have other considerations to keep in mind when choosing the right dance class, including style of dance and high quality of the instruction. Without a good instructor you will never be able to really master a chosen dance style.

Your first consideration should be finding dance instruction in your area for the style of dance that you want to learn. If you do not already know what style of dance you want to learn you should research the different options. You might even consider sitting in on some classes. Not only will this help you to see the style of dance, but it will also help you to see the style of instruction, which can be helpful when choosing a class.

After looking into classes you also need to take into consideration the length of a class. Classes that are too short will not give you sufficient time to learn techniques and perfect your dance. The ideal class length is one hour and depending upon style of dance being learned, the class can go on for several weeks or even months. It is important to be able to commit to a class and therefore, you should choose one that fits into your schedule.

The level of the class is also a factor to be kept in mind. Classes are most often setup for certain skill levels, ranging from beginner to advanced and you have to make sure that the class you choose is suitable to your personal skill level. If you have no experience with a dance style, then you have to choose a beginner's class that will put focus on the basic techniques. After that you can always progress and advance through the various levels until you have mastered the dancing style you chose.

You shouldn't forget to learn about the instructor, either. You should look for an instructor who is skilled and is a good teacher. Not all people who are good dancers can also teach others well and that is why it is important to observe a class before signing up. By sitting in on a class you have the opportunity to see the instructor's teaching style and decide if you like it or not.

After choosing an instructor and narrowing down your class options, you have to find out just how many others are going to be in your class. Small classes are the best, because the instructor will have more chance to spend individual time with you. As a general rule, the classes with the fewest students are the best.

Once you sign up and begin dance class, then it is important not to miss any. Every class needs to be attended or you risk missing out on something important. Especially in dancing you will find that the classes are based on a building style of instruction and each class will build upon what was learned in the previous class. If you miss even one class then you will have to catch up and that means you can easily fall behind. Once that has happened, you could potentially have trouble progressing during the rest of the course.

Lastly, you have to enjoy your dance lessons and accept all the helpful advice and constructive critique that an instructor gives you. If your instructor does have something to point out, then it is only to make you better at your dance. Even outside of class it is important to practice the techniques learned if you want to master the style of dance you chose to learn. - 31486

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