| Learning to dance is fun and it is easy. In a | | | | |
| sense it is like learning a new language, a | | | | In addition these sites have lots of free |
| language in which moods and emotions are | | | | instructional material. |
| expressed in movement; a language of rhythm, | | | | |
| grace and harmony. It is new, but in a very | | | | Check out a few different dance studios. Most |
| real sense it is the oldest language in the | | | | dance studios will offer group and private |
| world, for dancing is the oldest form of art. | | | | lessons. Look for studios offering a mixture |
| | | | of the two. How many teachers do they have? |
| Dancing is a wholesome, natural outlet for | | | | Do they have an introductory offer? |
| the emotions. It develops grace and poise, | | | | |
| timing and balance. Men take pride in their | | | | You may also find ballroom dance classes at |
| ability to lead their partners with assurance | | | | local colleges and many city or county |
| and poise. Ladies enjoy the ability to follow | | | | recreational departments include ballroom |
| their partners smoothly, expertly and | | | | dance classes. Some organizations such as |
| correctly. The ability to dance develops | | | | the YWCA, Community Centers, Elks or Moose |
| personality, and above all-it is fun. | | | | Lodges offer dance lessons to their members |
| | | | and guests. |
| Taking dance lessons is a great way to | | | | |
| improve your confidence, it is a way to get | | | | 5. Find out about the different dance styles |
| fit and did I mention they're fun? | | | | before you start lessons and see which ones |
| | | | you want to learn. Plus you'll be more |
| And It's Easier Than You Think... | | | | knowledgeable about the style and rhythm of |
| | | | the different dances before you start |
| | | | classes. |
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| 1. Do you want to, learn to dance | | | | Don't forget to get my free book that covers |
| professionally, learn to dance for pleasure? | | | | the basics of ballroom dancing, details at |
| It is important to know what you want to | | | | the end of these tips. |
| achieve before you start. | | | | |
| | | | 6. Do you need a partner to start ballroom |
| Perhaps you want to learn to get fit, for a | | | | dancing? No. Lots of classes accept |
| social occasion or to meet new friends. Plus | | | | singles. If you already have a partner then |
| if you know what you want to get out of it | | | | you can have fun learning together. |
| this helps your instructor. | | | | |
| | | | 7. Should you have private lessons or group |
| Lots of people start with social dancing. | | | | classes? This depends on your preference and |
| Social dancing classes are great places to | | | | your budget. As a beginner you may prefer |
| learn ballroom dancing. A small percentage of | | | | the privacy of individual tuition and |
| social dancers later find that their love of | | | | certainly you will learn quicker, they can |
| dance compels them to become competitive | | | | also be useful if you have missed some group |
| dancers. Social dances normally start with a | | | | classes and do not want to get left behind or |
| one-hour dance lesson and it is normally | | | | you feel that you need extra tuition. |
| possible to find weekly group dance lessons | | | | However when starting out consider the social |
| especially for beginners. | | | | aspect of group learning which most people |
| | | | find stimulating, challenging and lots of |
| 2. If you want to find out what is involved | | | | fun. Group classes are also less expensive. |
| in dancing before you commit to lessons, or | | | | |
| there are no good teachers locally, consider | | | | 8. There are no special clothes for social |
| a dance video. You can watch it at your | | | | dancing, except that they need to be |
| leisure, plus watch it as many times as you | | | | comfortable and give you freedom to move. |
| like to aid learning. A good video will | | | | However for learning professional ballroom |
| help you practice once you start lessons. | | | | dancing you may find that exercise clothing |
| | | | is more appropriate, ask your instructor if |
| 3. Dancing provides great social benefits but | | | | you are unsure. When choosing shoes think |
| also participating in ballroom dancing on a | | | | about not only appearance but also comfort, |
| regular basis will produce significant mental | | | | support and protection. |
| and physical health benefits. Dancing is a | | | | |
| great stress reliever. It builds confidence, | | | | 9. Selecting your instructor is an important |
| alertness and good attitude. It also has | | | | decision and you want to ensure that your |
| been proven to have a great physical benefit | | | | instructor has professional qualifications. |
| as it physically tones the whole body in | | | | Obtain a copy of their resume for |
| enjoyable exercise. | | | | professional examinations and their |
| | | | experience in teaching beginners. The United |
| Dancing can be a fun way to lose weight and | | | | States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association |
| get into shape. Just check out the potential | | | | will be able to advise you further. |
| for burning calories - Burn 309 calories with | | | | |
| just one hour of Ballet, Tap or Freestyle, | | | | 10. Finally, just in case you didn't get the |
| 290 calories with Country Line Dancing or | | | | message before - have fun! Learning a new |
| Swing and 193 calories with the Waltz. | | | | skill can and should be fun, that way you'll |
| | | | stick at it and before you know where you are |
| 4. When choosing a dance studio you want to | | | | you have mastered it! |
| choose one that is conveniently located to | | | | |
| your home or work place. If you can get | | | | Copyright © Lynsey Leigh. |
| there easier you will keep going and | | | | |
| repetition is the key to quick learning. Not | | | | This article is copyrighted. Please feel free |
| sure if you want to learn? Some nightclubs or | | | | to use it in it's entirety including |
| studios hold introductory lessons. A number | | | | copyright information and information about |
| of websites have a dance studio locator, so | | | | the publisher. |
| that you can find studios local to you. | | | | |