| There are many opportunities that arise while | | | | beginning of the event and choose the classes that |
| attending a dance event, competition or cruise. One | | | | most interest you.You will have a much more |
| of the greatest benefits that you will experience is | | | | successful time if you master a few new techniques |
| being surrounded by like minded people. People that | | | | or moves that you can bring home with you, than if |
| share your passion and desire to dance, broaden their | | | | you just go home with a jumbled mind. It is a good |
| horizons and increase their skill level and knowledge. | | | | idea to write down what you have learn after each |
| You are sure to be inspired and challenged, not to | | | | class, and even do a video recap of what you have |
| mention amazed by the vast levels and abilities of | | | | learned. Ask someone that has taken the class to run |
| dancers from many different locations. | | | | through it with you and try to capture it on film or |
| Most events offer extensive workshops taught by | | | | even your cell phone. |
| top instructors in their area of expertise. You must | | | | Of course there is also everyone's favorite |
| remember that each instructor will be offering their | | | | activity........Dancing, All night long!!! It is not uncommon |
| own personal philosophy, style and technique and | | | | to find yourself crawling to your room at 5 or 6 am. |
| may vary from instructor to instructor. It is important | | | | Having the opportunity to dance with all level of |
| for you to remember that you may not be able to | | | | dancers is worth the price of the ticket alone. You |
| use everything that you learn, but to apply what you | | | | will be amazed at just how much your dancing skills |
| like and find useful and not dwell on the rest. Do not | | | | improve in one short weekend. You will meet many |
| argue with or try to correct the instructor. | | | | people and continue to "dance" into them at other |
| There will be many classes offered in many different | | | | events. |
| dance styles so it is a good idea to be selective in | | | | To help from becoming overwhelmed and frustrated, |
| your choices so as to not overwhelm and frustrate | | | | be sure to take breaks, stay hydrated and nourished |
| yourself. Your comprehension and ability to retain | | | | and take time out to have fun! Take what you have |
| information will depend upon your current skill level | | | | learned to the dance social dance floor and kick up |
| and ability to process and retain extensive | | | | your heels. It is the repetition of what you have |
| information. You should review the itinerary at the | | | | learned that will help you to bring it home. |