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DO I NEED A PARTNER TO TAKE LESSONS?
No, you do not need a partner. Group classes include partner rotations which improves everyone's skill. In private lessons you bring your own partner or your teacher is your partner.
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IF I HAVE A PARTNER DO I HAVE TO SWITCH?
No, you can stay with your partner. We suggest switching for a couple of reasons.
1)The learning experience can be enhanced by switching partners.
2) If there is a group class imbalance rotations assure everyone that they will be dancing with different partners.
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I"VE NEVER DANCED...WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
Expect fun! Dancing has been described as "Elegant, organized stumbling that is inspired by music". Just relax and enjoy yourself.
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I'M NOT SURE I CAN DANCE AT ALL (2 left feet, no rhythm, etc.), WHAT CAN I DO?
Everyone has rhythm, some of us just haven't found it yet, and we can help you with that. Dancing is just walking with style. If you can walk you can dance, we'll give you the style.
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I'M NOT SURE DANCE LESSONS ARE FOR ME, WHAT ARE THEY LIKE?
We welcome you to stop into any of our classes to see what they are like. Please call me ahead of time so I know that there will be visitors. We also have an introductory special that gives you a chance to take a closer look at learning to dance.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRIVATE AND GROUP LESSONS?
Private lessons advance you through partnership, technique and style in addition to various dance steps, giving you more confidence.
Group lessons are aimed at learning social dance skills in the company of other people, and are a lot of fun. They are the least costly way of learning dance basics and dance patterns. The best way to learn is to use a combination of both.
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WHAT KIND OF SHOES SHOULD I WEAR?
Your shoes should fit well and be comfortable. Especially for the ladies they should do a good job of holding your heel on the shoe.
There are some specifics about what kind of shoes covered in "DANCE SHOES". Information worth seeing!
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WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Dress comfortably! Dress to be seen in public but remember that these are classes, not dances. You do not need to be dressed up. Be sure that you can move your arms and legs easily.
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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO LEARN TO DANCE?
That depends on a lot of things. Not everyone learns at the same pace. You may be satisfied with learning the basics of a dance, or may want to continue on into intermediate or advanced classes. Much of it will depend on the level your own efforts.
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WHAT DANCES SHOULD I LEARN?
What are your interests? Where do you think you will go to dance?
Social dancing in clubs is more casual and usually involves different dances than ballroom dances. Some people enjoy just one kind of dancing. Read the sections on the dances.
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