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How to Make Dance Lessons More Affordable

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  Enrolling in a dance studio can become a costly venture, however, there are less expensive options available to find out if dancing is something your child really wants to pursue. Check out local recreation centers or community education classes. Once enrolled, skip the competitions and spendy costumes.

Tips for Your First Ballroom Dance Class

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  For starters, dress comfortably. You want to be able to move. Wear comfortable shoes with short heels that will stay on your feet. There’s a lot of touching in ballroom dance , so don’t overdress or you’ll get hot, nervous, and sweaty. Have patience and remember you’re learning. Drink water and stay positive. Everyone begins as a student.

Types of Dance Classes

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Your graceful, coordinated child loves to dance and wants to learn the different types of dance classes offered at dance studios. There are pros and cons to each, and one type of dance may suit her while another does not. Dance studios frequently offer combination classes, as well as introductory classes focused on a particular type of dance. The most common offerings include: Ballet: It’s been around for hundreds of years, respected throughout the world. It’s the perfect blend of grace and strength. But don’t let the ease of a seasoned ballerina’s moves fool you, because ballet is the most technical of dance forms, usually involving a very structured curriculum, along with many, many years of dedicated study and practice. Balance and poise are essential elements of classical ballet. Children can usually begin taking serious ballet classes around five or six years old. Recommended dancewear includes flat pink ballet shoes for young students and split sole for older students aroun