| Have you ever wanted to dance but thought it was | | | | it's more about having the right attitude combining a |
| something that was out of your skill set? Have you | | | | desire to learn with a sense of humor, and a good |
| ever looked at the glamorous outfits on dancers on | | | | pair of shoes! Once you have these things, then you |
| TV and wondered if you could ever move that | | | | need to find someone to teach you the basic steps. |
| sexily? Have you ever thought that it would be great | | | | Most urban areas have at least one dance school, but |
| to be able to take to the floor at a wedding or other | | | | whether or not it offers the kind of environment |
| event with the confidence of a dancer who knows | | | | that you would feel comfortable in is another thing. |
| what they're doing? Have you ever considered that | | | | Would you, for example feel confident walking into a |
| with a little training you can actually do this? | | | | class of strangers? Or would you prefer a |
| There's no magic spell that makes a dancer dance. | | | | one-on-one private tuition class? To get the most |
| What it takes is practice. Anyone can learn how to | | | | benefit from learning to dance, the class environment |
| dance. It's a technique, and you can learn it. Many | | | | is better as it lets you see other new beginners and |
| young girls (and some boys) learn how to dance | | | | is reassuring that it's not just you who has difficulty |
| when they're around Kindergarten age, but soon | | | | starting on the second beat of the music. |
| afterwards they give it up for activities that are | | | | If you don't feel you have the confidence to walk |
| thought to be cooler than ballroom dancing. This is | | | | into a class full of strangers knowing that you're not |
| often something they regret in later life but consider | | | | immediately going to dance like John Travolta or |
| themselves then too old to learn. This isn't the case. | | | | even Marie Osmond (let alone a real professional |
| People of all ages are learning how to dance. Around | | | | ballroom dancer), then perhaps you should consider |
| the world TV shows such as "Dancing with the | | | | some really private tuition first, the kind that happens |
| Stars" have captivated audiences, and revived the | | | | in your own home! There are a number of DVD's and |
| ballroom and Latin American dance population. | | | | videos being released that are perfect for new |
| While most people will find that launching into a | | | | dancers to find their feet and rhythm. Some of them |
| foxtrot or tango might be beyond their capabilities | | | | are presented by familiar names in the dancing world, |
| when first starting off, or even returning to dance | | | | and offer you the chance to learn some simple |
| class after a long gap, there are dances such as the | | | | dances that will raise your confidence in your dancing |
| waltz and cha-cha which will allow even the most | | | | ability. Once you've mastered these, you can either |
| dance-challenged beginner to go home after their first | | | | enroll in that local dance class that you're currently |
| class realizing that they can learn to dance! | | | | afraid of, or alternatively cut out the dance school |
| What you need to learn to dance isn't so much the | | | | and strut your stuff on the real dance floor! |
| technique, that's what your dance tutor is there for; | | | | |