| So you're excited about your first dance lesson? | | | | or after work, take a gym bag so you can change |
| That's great because studying dance can be a lot of | | | | clothes. You don't want to dance up a sweat in your |
| fun. But slow down for a second. Are you prepared | | | | nice office clothes. Also, take a towel, shower shoes, |
| for your first lesson? It's important to start out on | | | | lotion, and deodorant if you'll be taking a shower |
| the right foot. You'll enjoy your class more if you | | | | after class. |
| prepare for it in advance. | | | | * Get the proper shoes. The type of dance you're |
| Here's a checklist of some things to do before your | | | | studying will determine what type of shoes you need. |
| first big lesson: | | | | Belly dancers usually go barefoot. Tap dancer wear |
| * Make sure you have the proper attire. Some | | | | tap shoes. Make sure your feet are in step with the |
| clothes are inappropriate for dancing. You wouldn't | | | | class. |
| wear high heels to a tap dancing class. A ball gown | | | | * Get enough rest the night before class. You need |
| wouldn't be appropriate for a ballet class. Check with | | | | to be alert and well rested for dance class. You won't |
| your instructor or school officials to find out what | | | | have a good time if you're too tired to dance. You |
| you should wear to class. | | | | will also find it hard to concentrate on the moves if |
| * Get water and a towel. Depending on the type of | | | | you're sluggish. |
| class you're taking, you might need a water bottle | | | | You don't necessarily have to do everything on the |
| and a towel. If you plan on sweating, take a towel to | | | | checklist. Find the ones that apply to you and do |
| dry yourself and water or Gatorade to replenish | | | | them. Preparing for your first dance lesson will make |
| yourself when you're done. | | | | things easier on the day of class. |
| * Get a gym bag. If you'll be attending class before | | | | |