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Ballroom Dancing - Ten Tips for the Novice

1. Just do it! Too many would-be dancers haveThese are specifically designed to be worn on
convinced themselves, or let others tellthe dance floor and nowhere else. The soles
them, that they 'just can't dance', so theyare suede, allowing them to slide easily,
never even attempt to learn. If you canwhich makes turns and spins almost
walk, you can learn to dance. Ballroomeffortless. Some studios offer dance shoes
dancing is composed of steps, forward, back,for sale, or there are many sites online from
to the side, and in place. It's the combiningwhich you can order. I also don't recommend
of these steps in different ways that createswearing open-toed shoes, such as sandals or
the pattern of a dance. The steps are learnedflip-flops. Remember you're in a beginning
one at a time, just like when you were twoclass, and there is always the possibility of
and learning to walk! Don't let anyonesomeone accidentally stepping on those
discourage you, you CAN learn to dance!2.toes!7. Arrive a few minutes before the time
Choose a studio carefully. All dance studiosthe class actually begins. There is typically
are not the same. It has been my experiencea sign-in sheet and many studios give out
that the best value for the money is with aname tags to help you learn your fellow
locally owned, independent studio, ratherdancers. If you have dance shoes, you'll need
than one of the nationwide chains. This isthose extra minutes to change from your
not always the case, but I've found it to bestreet shoes. Arriving early also gives you
true more times than not. I would alsothe opportunity to mingle a bit with others
strongly suggest that you find a studio thatwho are there for the same class. Nothing
caters specifically to ballroom dancing, notdisrupts a class more than someone rushing in
one whose primary interest is ballet, tap,late while the instructor is demonstrating a
jazz, with only a couple of ballroom classesnew step.8. Commit to practice. You will
added as an afterthought.3. Sign up first fornever become proficient in ballroom dancing,
a beginner group class. I recommend this for(or anything else, for that matter) without
several reasons. Group classes are usuallypractice. If you're having a problem with a
quite reasonably priced so there is no hugeparticular step or pattern, it's perfectly
initial outlay of cash. Everyone in the groupacceptable to hang around a few minutes after
is just like you, a beginner, so there's lessclass and go through it a time or two with
chance of feeling silly if you miss a step oryour partner. Practice the steps at home once
two. (And you will, but so will everyoneor twice a day, you'll be amazed how much
else. You'll quickly learn to just laugh itbetter you retain them throughout the week
off and keep going.) Whether or not you haveand it will make the next class just that
a partner will not matter in a group class.much easier. This is another benefit of
Most instructors will rotate the partners inarriving early for class, it affords you the
a class, partially to take care of uneventime to practice those steps once more before
numbers of men and women, but also to improvethe instructor begins. Most studios also
each member's ability to lead, if you're aoffer a 'practice party' or 'studio dance'
man, or follow, if you're a woman. There's aweekly or monthly. These are excellent for
lot of joking and laughing during grouppraacticing what you've learned as well as
classes as everyone learns new skills andseeing the more accomplished dancers, which
makes mistakes doing so. They're always a lotis what you're striving to become! I can't
of fun, and you'll be surprised how quicklyemphasize enough the importance of the studio
you begin looking forward to the next class.dances and the role they play in honing your
Classes generally meet once a week, usuallydancing skills. Make plans to attend whenever
for an hour, for a period of 6 or 8 weeks, atpossible, even when you're new and just
which time you can choose to continue withstarting out. Maybe even ESPECIALLY when
that class or choose another.4. Don't getyou're new and just starting out! The
discouraged! You'll probably come away fromseasoned dancers are always happy to help a
that first class feeling a bit overwhelmednewcomer and the dances provide a perfect
and letting negative thoughts invade yourcomplement to your classes.9. Enjoy all the
head, telling you that you'll never get itnon-dancing benefits of ballroom dancing.
right. Simply not true! You fortunately can'tThrough your dancing, you will find a boost
remember back when you were two and firstin self-confidence, an increase in balance
learning to walk. How many times do youand an improvement in posture. Through your
suppose you fell on your tushie before youdancing, you will raise your heart rate, thus
actually made it all the way across the room?improving your cardiovascular health. Through
your dancing, you will meet new people, make
What if you had told yourself to just givenew friends, improve your social skills, and
up, this is too hard, I'll never learn this?possibly establish new business contacts. The
I guess we'd all still be crawling! No,dance floor is a great equalizer. In a
don't give up. When you get home, try tobeginning class, everyone is a beginner,
repeat at least some of the steps you learnedwhether they're a doctor or lawyer, a
during that first class. Even if you can'tconstruction worker, waitress or school
remember them by the time you get to yourteacher. For that hour each week, the
car, the next class almost always starts withstresses of daily life simply melt away as
a review of the last class. If you'll stickyou immerse yourself in learning the steps
to it for the duration of the 6 or 8 weekand listening to the music and connecting
session, you'll come out on the under endwith your partner. It's great therapy and a
with the knowledge of some basic moves underlot cheaper than a psychiatrist!10. Most
your belt, I promise.5. What should you wearimportantly of all, HAVE FUN! It's not a race
to class? The attire worn to ballroom danceor a competition, everyone arrives at the
classes is as varied as the people who attendsame place eventually, dancing with their
them. Some wear jeans or slacks, some womenpartner and having a wonderful time. You may
prefer to dance in skirts or dresses. Wearexperience moments of frustration with
clothes that are comfortable, perhaps ayourself or your partner, but don't let that
little loose, to give you the freedom to moveovershadow all the benefits of becoming a
without constriction. Another thing toballroom dancer. If you find you're not
consider when choosing your apparel isenjoying what you're doing, consider a
temperature. Most studios are kept a littledifferent dance. Perhaps the foxtrot or waltz
on the cool side, so you may be tempted tois not your cup of tea, try the cha-cha,
wear a sweater or long-sleeved shirt. I wouldtango or the swing. Given time, you'll find
advise against this. Believe it or not, youryour favorite and you can focus on that. My
body temperature will increase as you dance,guess is that you'll wind up like most
to the point that some people actuallyballroom dancers, loving them all and not
perspire. A short-sleeved, lightweight shirtwanting to stop until you've learned them
will serve you well. Be clean, casual andall!Welcome to the magical world of ballroom
comfortable.6. Your choice of shoes can makedancing!Honey Wesley RN, has been a lover of
the difference between enjoying ballroomballroom dancing for over 15 years and enjoys
dancing and not being able to even master thesharing that passion with others. She has
steps. Please don't make the mistake oftaught beginners in the past and loves
wearing rubber-soled shoes. They don't offerintroducing newcomers to the magic that is
the proper traction for sliding, spinning orballroom  dancing.
turning. A loafer-type is good, or any shoe
with a smooth sole. For women, a shoe with aHer  ballroom  dancing blog can be found at
heel makes for attractive movements, but
certainly isn't a necessity when you're firstThere you will find useful information,
getting started. Later on, you may want tolinks and news, all relating to the wonderful
consider purchasing a pair of dance shoes.world of ballroom dancing.



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