| Whether you were a ballerina in your youth or | | | | realistic and what is expecting to much. |
| you are just taking up dance for the first | | | | |
| time as an adult, dance classes are a | | | | - Be Patient: Once you set your goals the |
| terrific way to stay in shape. Dance classes | | | | next thing for you to do is to be realistic |
| of any kind can be costly and it's in your | | | | about how long it will take to achieve them. |
| best interest to get the most for your money. | | | | When you are in a room full of dancers, some |
| If you're thinking about or have recently | | | | who have been dancing for awhile, and some |
| enrolled in a class there are a few things | | | | who may just be quick learners, it can get |
| you can do to really get what you can out of | | | | very frustrating if you don't feel you |
| it. These tips will help you make the most | | | | measure up. Be patient and know that as long |
| of your dance lessons and ensure that your | | | | as you work your hardest and do your best you |
| money and time are well spent. | | | | should be proud of your progress. |
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| - Attend Regularly: Regular attendance is | | | | - Let the Teacher Teach: The older we get |
| essential for progress. At this point you | | | | the more we assume to know. This often makes |
| have made a deliberate decision to take up | | | | it hard for others to teach us in a style |
| dancing and you are paying for classes. The | | | | they see fit. When you are in class do you |
| only logical way to make the most out of them | | | | best to follow the teachers instructions and |
| is to attend all your classes on a regular | | | | believe that she/he knows best. If you find |
| basis. Missing one class can mean you miss | | | | that there is a huge rift between their |
| important positions and can set you back well | | | | methods and the methods you feel are best, it |
| behind the rest of the class. | | | | may be wise to seek out another class with a |
| | | | different instructor. |
| - Set Goals: Setting goals is an important | | | | |
| part of accomplishing anything and dancing is | | | | - Stay Focused: With all the stresses of |
| no exception. By setting both small and | | | | daily life it's hard to concentrate on |
| larger goals you will continue to make | | | | anything and that can make staying focused |
| milestone progress that will both keep you | | | | during your dance class challenging. Dance |
| motivated and help add to your feeling of | | | | should act as an escape from reality; a |
| success. While setting goals make sure they | | | | chance to tune out of your daily life and |
| are realistic. Unrealistic goals will only | | | | channel your inner peace. When you aren't |
| set you up for defeat and making it less | | | | focused on the task at hand you are only |
| rewarding and decrease the likelihood that | | | | diminishing your chances of achieving your |
| you will stick with it. Speak to your | | | | goals. Leave your problems at the door and |
| instructor to find out what goals are | | | | don't let them in until class is over. |