| As a dance style there are many aspects of locking | | | | If this is the case then the DVD is another option |
| that are appealing. The big moves, the funkiness, the | | | | you have. One advantage of a DVD is that it is |
| costumes and a lot more. So if you are a beginner | | | | relatively fast paced so you will normally learn a lot of |
| looking to learn locking what choices should you | | | | material in a disc lasting one hour. This is good if |
| make? | | | | you're a relatively fast learner. |
| Is it better to learn from a locking dance DVD or by | | | | A DVD can work the other way too and be good if |
| taking lessons with a locking teacher? There are | | | | you consider yourself to be a slower learner. The |
| advantages to each method and I aim to highlight | | | | fact that you have all the explanations there that |
| these in the coming article. | | | | you can rewind and forward offers you the ability to |
| The big advantage of taking lessons with a teacher is | | | | expend more time and energy on areas you |
| the class environment. When you are in the same | | | | encounter difficulties in. |
| room, if you do not understand how something is | | | | It is great to be able to pace your learning at a |
| done or want further clarification or explanations | | | | tempo that is just right for you, and you can also |
| these are possible. | | | | use your practise time more effectively this way. |
| In effect what you have is the chance to have a | | | | Furthermore when it comes to practise, with a real |
| dialogue, which of course is not possible with a DVD. | | | | life lesson you will have to remember a lot of the |
| Also there's something about being in the same room | | | | moves as you head off home. With a DVD the |
| as someone that makes you pay more attention. So | | | | moves will be there and easy to reference should |
| if you're the type of person that finds you're easily | | | | you ever need reminding of how to do one. |
| distracted then you may well find a real life teacher | | | | So there you have it, a guide to the advantages of a |
| to be beneficial. | | | | DVD and of real life lessons so you can make a wise |
| You are also going to be working locking techniques | | | | decision based on your personal learning preferences. |
| and skills for the duration of the class so you know | | | | It should be noted that even if you decide to go the |
| that you will get some practise done. With a DVD | | | | route of the DVD and it is the cheaper option for |
| that decision lies with you, you don't have anyone | | | | you, at some point you should try and get into a real |
| holding you accountable. | | | | life lesson. |
| Now moving onto the choice of learning locking from | | | | Certain things you may well find you get a much |
| a tutorial DVD. It is possible that the place where you | | | | better understanding of when learning in person. You |
| live may be a town without many locking enthusiasts, | | | | have two ways of learning that can support each |
| and there may not be any teachers nearby to guide | | | | other when used smartly. |
| you along. | | | | |