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Starting
Tips for Beginners 1.
What should I wear to class?
Be comfortable. Most
students wear business casual. 2.
What should I sign up for?
Find a class on our schedule that interests you according to your
musical taste. The easiest
dances to start with are Foxtrot, Waltz or Rumba.
The most popular are Salsa, Argentine Tango, Lindy Hop and
Cha-Cha. Beginner students
often try our 3.
What shoes should I wear?
The rule of thumb is to learn in the same shoes you’ll wear out
dancing. Try to avoid rubber
soles and flip flops. In
dancing there are a lot of swift turns and pivoting motions.
Rubber soles are designed to grab the floor so this type of sole
can actually cause injury in putting too much pressure on the ankles,
knees and lower back. Flip
flops or sandals without a back strap can allow a heel to slip.
Professionals dance in shoes with a suede bottom, although these
can be pricey and are not necessary for first time dancers.
Leather or even plastic soled shoes will be fine until making the
investment into a pair of actual dance shoes.
When ready to buy dance shoes, be sure to use the 2-for-1 coupons at the
studio. If you would like to print out your own coupon, click here! 4.
What if I know I’m going to be traveling or not able to make it to all of the classes within one month?
Those who have a varying schedule should appreciate the punch
card system. You have 2 months to
use up your punches - and you can use them for most every class offered
at the studio. It's
the best way to try new classes and come when it’s convenient!
5.
When should I sign up?
All classes run in monthly sessions, so sign-ups happen the first
week of every month. Choose
your class and plan to be at the studio 15 minutes before class starts
in order to register and be on the floor by the time the class begins.
Many students pre-register for convenience. The studio is open
Monday-Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-midnight, and Sunday 1pm until
8pm. 6.
Can I start in the middle of the month? In general, it’s best to
start the first week of the month. The
second week there is a review of week one, so it’s still open to new
students. After the 2nd
week of class, classes are closed to new students until the following
month. In this way students
are able to advance more quickly in the final weeks of the class.
The class opens again to new students the following month. 7.
How do I know if there is enough space in the class? Our varied schedule, 2,000
sq. ft. ballroom and three studios are very accommodating.
We’ve made enough space for you!
8.
Is there some way to get comfortable with the steps before coming to
class? Many
students benefit from supplementing their class instruction with (1)
practice parties and (2) at home practice.
There are instructional DVDs available and even a series called,
“The 2-Left Footer’s Guide to Dancing” for those really hesitant
about dancing! In addition,
when coupled with gift certificates, all of the DVDs make very popular
gifts. 9.
How do I get involved?
Get on our email list. There
are regular notices of field trips, dances, events and new classes.
This is the main means of communication with our community of
dancers. Just jump onto our
website at www.TheDanceFamily.com
and subscribe at the bottom of the welcome page.
Your email address is protected 100% from spam and you can
anonymously unsubscribe at any time. 10.
Can I just watch a
class or just try one class? Yes to
both. We welcome anyone to
watch the first ten minutes of any class.
Most students actually sign up for a non-committal trial class
for $15. After the class has
ended, the $15 can be applied to any punch card or monthly pass. Hope this helps!
We’re here to answer your questions.
Call or email us! The Dance
Family Studio * For more FREE DANCE TIPS and your own print out of the current schedule see
www.TheDanceFamily.com
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