When we first get started learning a new skill - woodworking, for example - we start with only the basic tools. After all, why buy an entire workshop when you still can’t make a shelf properly? It’s only as you grow in experience, that you invest more in your craft, so you can be prepared to respond to more interesting requests from your clients. Likewise, we’ve covered the basics of ballroom dance wear: Now let’s look at a larger list for those looking to be a bit more prepared. I encourage you to print them out, if you like. Continue reading "Ballroom Dance Wear: A Comprehensive List"
Choosing the Right Ballroom Dance Studio
Finding a ballroom dance studio you’ll be satisfied with for the months (and years) to come can be almost as challenging as dancing itself! Let’s start with some questions to keep in mind while doing your online homework and talking to their receptionists. Continue reading "Choosing the Right Ballroom Dance Studio"
Ballroom Dancing: Beginner FAQ
Most of us have a list of things we’d like to know when looking for a dance studio for the first time. Here’s a compilation of some of the most common questions I’ve heard, and the most common answers. Continue reading "Ballroom Dancing: Beginner FAQ"
How Many Dance Lessons Until I’m ‘Good?’
So, you walk in, nervous and excited the day of your first set of dance lessons, and take in the breath-taking sight of talented dancers gliding across the floor. You secretly promise yourself you’ll be better than all of them in half the time. So naturally, when your instructor asks if you have any questions, the first thing that pops out is: ‘How long until I’m good?’ Continue reading "How Many Dance Lessons Until I’m ‘Good?’"
Ballroom Dance Classes: Groups or Privates?
Groups or privates: which is better? If your vision of great ballroom dance classes is learning while socializing with a like-minded community, group classes are probably best. Or, if you enjoy honing your skill with a personalized approach, private lessons are the way to go.
But it’s not always that easy - let’s look at the pros and cons of each. Continue reading "Ballroom Dance Classes: Groups or Privates?"