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