| A Dance class is no different from any other type of | | | | 5. Keep your attention focused on your instructor. |
| class. To ensure that you walk away with the | | | | Missing one small portion of a step or pattern could |
| greatest amount of information possible, just follow | | | | be the difference between a successful or |
| these simple rules. Whether you are attending a | | | | unsuccessful learning opportunity. |
| group class or a private lesson it is important to | | | | 6. Wear suitable clothing and shoes. Clothing should be |
| remember the "Golden Rules." | | | | comfortable and nonrestrictive, keeping in mind that |
| 1. Respect your instructor. It was your choice to pay | | | | you will likely be warm while dancing. Dance shoes |
| them for their knowledge and expertise, so be sure | | | | with either suede or leather soles should be worn. |
| to treat them with respect and admiration. | | | | Clunky rubber bottomed shoes will not work. They |
| 2. Show up to your class on time. Make sure that | | | | make dancing very difficult and can lead to injury. |
| you arrive with enough time to get settled, change | | | | 7. Allow the teacher to teach. Do not start instructing |
| into your dance shoes and be ready to go on time. | | | | the partner you are dancing with even if they are |
| Many private lessons are actually only 50 minutes long | | | | struggling and you think you might be able to do a |
| and it is likely that your instructor has another lesson | | | | better job. Do not openly challenge an instructor's |
| following yours; if you are late it will cut into your | | | | expertise. |
| class time. It is not the instructor's obligation to make | | | | 8. Come to class with an open mind and spirit. Try to |
| up for your tardiness. If it is a group class you will | | | | keep complaints and whining to yourself. There is |
| disrupt the entire class. | | | | nothing more aggravating than a person that whines |
| 3. Be considerate of everyone in the class. They are | | | | or complains throughout an entire workshop, if this is |
| all there to learn. Everyone learns at a different pace, | | | | you, good luck finding someone to dance with |
| in a different way. Use any extra explanation time to | | | | afterwards. |
| practice the move you are learning or to quietly take | | | | Remember, learning to dance can be difficult, but |
| notes. Keep talking and giggling to a minimum. | | | | with dedication and practice you will find that the |
| 4. Keep questions to a minimum and allow the | | | | time and effort you have dedicated to the sport will |
| instructor the courtesy of fully demonstrating a | | | | far out weigh any of the pains that you encounter |
| move or pattern before jumping in with questions or | | | | during the process. By simply following the above |
| comments. Do not compare one instructor to | | | | rules, you are assured to have a great time and reap |
| another. Be willing to receive what you are learning, | | | | the benefits of the class or workshop. Learning to |
| retain what you like and graciously discard what you | | | | dance will add zest to your life, body, mind and soul. |
| do not. | | | | |