| When someone is starting street dancing they often | | | | 3. The routine will be speeded up at some point |
| wonder what will happen in a class. Class structure | | | | Often in a dance class there's a portion where you'll |
| varies from teacher to teacher as does what exactly | | | | spend time learning the moves and the routine. Then |
| you will learn. There are however some things you | | | | it will be slightly speeded up. By the end of the class |
| can expect from your environment: | | | | things can be considerably speeded up. So make sure |
| 1. Some of the dancers will be very good | | | | you do your learning and concentrate earlier on! |
| When you begin street dancing classes everyone will | | | | 4. You're not expected to pick everything up |
| look good. For most people the first class will be like | | | | first-time |
| the first time you use your left hand (if you're | | | | Many times a teacher will teach quite a long routine |
| right-handed) or your left hand (if you're | | | | and cover a lot of ground. If you are a beginner you |
| right-handed). | | | | wouldn't be expected to pick it all up immediately. |
| You will need to get used to the new movements | | | | However after regular attendance in classes, over |
| while people who have been going to classes for a | | | | time you should find that you're picking up more and |
| while will be comfortable with many of the moves | | | | more and dancing much better. |
| and be able to make them look good. | | | | 5. The best dancers enjoy themselves |
| 2. Some of the other people will be dressed in a | | | | You'll find that the best dancers in the class are |
| street style | | | | usually the ones who look like they're having the |
| There will be people in the class who will be dressed | | | | most fun. It's a cycle that feeds itself and of course |
| in a very street style. This doesn't mean that you're | | | | the better you get the more satisfaction you'll get |
| out of place if you're not dressed like this; I'm just | | | | from dancing. |
| saying it so you're not surprised when you see it. | | | | However you should try and relax as much as |
| There will also be people who aren't dressed in dance | | | | possible in the class and try and enjoy yourself as |
| style clothing. Actually the most important thing is | | | | much as you can. This makes it much easier to learn |
| that your clothing is comfortable for dancing in and | | | | and you'll find that you retain much more because |
| doesn't restrict your movement. | | | | your brain will be more alert. |