| Alright! You've finally decided to go out and learn | | | | - If possible, try to take a group class. This way, you |
| something new, and taking ballroom dancing lessons is | | | | are pretty much ensured of always having a partner |
| what you have chosen. If you're anything like a lot of | | | | to dance with. Partnering is essential in ballroom |
| other people, it took a long time for you to finally | | | | dance, so you want to get as much practice as |
| decide to take this step. You probably thought "I | | | | possible. Plus, group classes are a great way for |
| can't dance...I'll just look stupid". Well, thank goodness | | | | singles to meet new people! |
| you got over that nonsense. After all, if you can't | | | | - If at first you don't succeed, try, try again! Your |
| dance, isn't that what lessons are for in the first | | | | first dance class may not go as well as you hope, |
| place? | | | | but don't give up. The more you work at it, the |
| Here are some other things you should know to get | | | | better you'll get. |
| you on your way to learning ballroom dance | | | | - Comfort is everything! Even though you want to |
| techniques: | | | | look good, it is more important that you dress |
| - Before you sign up for any dance classes, you | | | | comfortably for dance classes. Wear clothing that is |
| should do some research, and check out the various | | | | somewhat loose-fitting, so you have room to move. |
| dance schools in your area to find the right one for | | | | Also, make sure that you wear comfortable shoes |
| you. If you are interested in ballroom dancing, you | | | | that are appropriate for dancing. |
| certainly don't want to go to a school that only | | | | Finally, remember that practice makes perfect! Just |
| offers jazz and tap. | | | | like every skill you learn in life, you won't get |
| - When you start taking dance classes, you will more | | | | anywhere with dancing unless you practice. The more |
| than likely enroll in a beginner's one. These are great | | | | you practice, the better you will get. And, the better |
| for anyone who has never taken a dance lesson, and | | | | you get, the more people will want to dance with |
| feels self conscious. Remember, everyone at a | | | | you. You just may even get into competitive |
| beginner's class is in the same boat as you, and they | | | | ballroom dance. The floor is open to you...take it! |
| probably feel just as nervous as you do. | | | | |