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Above all, learning how to dance should be fun! Amanda
and her advanced students enjoy all types of
partner-style dancing, and love to share their knowledge
with new students.
Ballroom dance lessons are a great way to meet new people,
enjoy each other as a couple, or have fun with a group of
friends. They're an excellent way to move your body
and stretch your muscles while expanding
your brain. Dancing is the one physical skill shown to
have a delaying effect on dementia symptoms because it works
both brain and body.
Many students come in feeling apprehensive, like they have
two left feet and no rhythm. Most of them discover
that they, too, can have a great time dancing! Even if
someone despises free-style dancing to shake-your-booty
music, this is different. It has rules, patterns, and
definite instructions that appeal even to those who consider
themselves non-dancers. While not everyone discovers a
new life-long hobby you'll still meet fun, supportive people, and maybe make some new
friends. It's always good to expand your horizons and
you just never know what connections you might make. If
learning how to dance is on your life-list let us help you
check that box. It's never too late to start - some
recent beginners were 80 years young.
Quick Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I have to have a partner? No.
We rotate partners in classes to develop everyone's
lead/follow skills.
2.
Will I get to dance with the instructor? Yes!
Particular skills require working with someone who can tell
you "too much, too little, just right." I try to dance
with each student at least once during every class.
3.
What should I wear? Comfortable, cool clothes.
Straight-from-the-street shoes are hard on the floor so we
appreciate you bringing shoes to change into that have
non-marking soles and will stay on your feet. Dance
shoes are available for purchase if you decide to make
dancing a regular hobby. ($65 incl. tax & shipping for
DSB students, $85 for non-students.)
4.
When do classes start? Usually at the beginning of the
month. When do private lessons start? As
soon as I can get you into my schedule.
5.
Can I start with an intermediate class if I already have
dance experience? Not usually. Why?
Because we presume a certain set of skills from the
beginning class, and if you don't know those particular
techniques, patterns, and leads then it's not fair to the
other class members.
6.
How long do classes last? 40 min. - the
perfect amount of time for your brain to absorb new material
in a single dance style. Private
lessons are 50 min. and Wedding Workshop lessons are 1 hr.
15 min.. The latter two incorporate more than one
dance style per lesson allowing your brain to keep learning.
7.
How many people are in a group class? Average, 15.
As few as 1 and as many as 40.
8.
What's the age range in classes? Anywhere from 13
& up, but most of our group-class students are 28-58.
9.
Do I have to rotate partners? In classes, yes.
In the Romance Workshop, no. In private lessons, no.
10.
How long does it take to learn? Everyone learns at
a different pace. Some will be ready to show off their
new skills after the first couple of weeks, others will want
to take the beginning class multiple times before they debut
in public. You truly don't know your aptitude for this
until you try it. People who never thought they'd be
able to dance are continually amazed at how well they take
to partner-style dancing.
11.
Can I bring my kids with me? If they want to learn
how to dance and are old enough to handle adult-oriented
classes they are absolutely welcome! (Our minimum age is 13
without special permission.) If they are not
participating in classes, though, please treat this as
adult-time and get a sitter. While many kids are fine
sitting quietly with a book for 40 minutes others cannot
keep from running (literally) in circles through the rest of
the studio. This is very distracting for me and the
other students so thank you in advance for your
understanding.