Group Classes, wherever you find them, are designed to teach you the things that all dancers have to know, such as the steps to the dances.Classes come in all sizes – big and small -- so you may want to ask how many participants are typical for wherever you're thinking of going.
Some people find big classes exciting and a great way to meet new people.For others it’s a great way to avoid embarrassment by getting “lost” in the crowd.Unfortunately, this can also lead to being lost in your dancing.Some folks do better in smaller classes because they give you a chance to see and hear the instructor at all times. Plus, it’s more likely that you’ll get feedback from the instructor and have your questions answered if there are fewer students in class.
The Good News: Generally they’re a whole lot cheaper than private lessons.
The Bad News: You won’t get as much individual attention in a group class.
Why People Like Private Lessons
On a private tutorial, or private lesson, you'll have one teacher working just with you, or you and your partner. It's where you'll learn how to make the steps work for you as an individual and learn how to lead or follow a partner. Most students really like learning this way. It makes a big difference when a teacher's entire attention is focused just on you and your dancing. You'll learn faster, easier, and without the worries of embarrassing yourself in front of a class full of people. And you can concentrate on any dance, any step, any technique you want to, without having to stick with the "class itinerary".
Plus, having a partner is optional on a private tutorial. If you're a single man, you'd take private lessons with a female instructor, who is also a dance partner on the lesson; if you're a single lady, you'd take lessons with a male instructor. Couples take lessons with either one, as they're generally dancing with each other, not with the teacher.
The Good News: You'll learn a lot faster, because it's all about YOU.
The Bad News: It's not quite as social and it costs more.
Why You Might Consider A Little of Both
You really can learn to dance both ways -- in a group setting or in a private situation. Often, it’s the combination of these two that allow students to learn quickest and easiest.Group Classes teach you the things every dancer needs to know for less money; Private Lessons teach you how to make it actually work for you personally.
No Frills private lessons are given in local dance studios with a sound system and a wood dance floor. Private lessons are by advance appointment only. Payment of $75 for a 50-minute tutorial plus a 5-minute wrap-up is due at the time of the class. Click here to see our current group lessons, or contact us if you'd like to get together a private group of your own.
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No Frills offers a FREE private lesson to see if you like it. You are under no obligation to take more.
