Beginning Dancers' Frequently Asked Questions

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Vince A

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Beginning Dancers' Frequently Asked Questions

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dance-forums.com often gets questions from brand new dancers, just starting out. In order to help those new dancers, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions, with links to pertinent threads attached. Please feel free to browse through the frequently asked questions below. If you have additional questions, please post and we will make every attempt to get you an answer.


I'm just starting out. Do you have any words of wisdom?
What Would You Tell Beginners

What do I wear to dance?
Swing Dance Clothes
Dressing for Social Dances/Parties
Basic Wear to Practice

How and where do I find a reputable dance teacher?
What Makes a Good Teacher
Dance Instructor Questions
Does the Sex of the Instructor Matter?

How do I practice?
Keeping Practice Exciting
Practice Makes Perfect … Or Does It?
Dance Practice Drills

Do I need dance shoes? Where do I buy them? How do I care for them?
Help with dance shoe sole issues!
Shoes and Foot Care

I only have a couple weeks to learn to dance. What do I do?
Help! I Have a Wedding in Two Weeks
Ballroom Lite Please

What about dance lessons -- how much do they cost? Should I take group or private lessons?
Cost of Private Lessons
How Can I Get More Out of My Group Classes?

Are there rules of etiquette for the dance floor?
Etiquette
Social Obligations

How do I find a dance partner?
Dance Partners

I need to know the basics of club dancing. Help.
Club Dancing Indexhttp://www.dance-forums.com/viewtopic.php?p=39700#39700
 
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are these links working? was interested in reading a few of them, will do a forum search see if i can locate them elsewhere
 
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I'm relatively new to dancing. I only dance when im in a night club and have never taken dancing lessons. However people have commented on my dancing and have even asked me where did I learn my moves. So I my intrest for dancing grew.

I came upon this forum by accident and it seems a good place to start :D
 
Independent Dance Instructors

Hi there...I am helping a client launch a new dance studio in the South Chicago Suburbs. I want to network with independent dance instructors in the Chicago area (doesn't matter what type of dance), but it is really hard to find them. Any suggestions? Thanks so much. I'm new, so please go easy on me :P ...d
 
I'd suggest doing a search for some of the dances that tend to produce independant instructors. Swing (lindy hop, jitterbug, chicago steppin'), Hip-Hop, Funk, Jazz, salsa, etc.

Another option is to take a look at the various dance clubs in the area and see if the social dance nights have instructors. If so chances are they are independants and you might be able to get them to teach at your studio.
 
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hello everybody, I am a newbie here. I very fascinated of dancing, as I am very interested in this forum. I think it's a good place to ask opinion or help, or just to talk about dancing and related stuff! I've danced for six years in a modern dance group, but now I'm 'retired" because my parents didn't payed anymore the lessons and I didn't manage to pay them from my salary! So now I just study and try to get in touch with people that love dance!
Hugs, kisses and to congratulate you for the ideea with the forum...See u around!
 
Tamara said:
hello everybody, I am a newbie here. I very fascinated of dancing, as I am very interested in this forum. I think it's a good place to ask opinion or help, or just to talk about dancing and related stuff! I've danced for six years in a modern dance group, but now I'm 'retired" because my parents didn't payed anymore the lessons and I didn't manage to pay them from my salary! So now I just study and try to get in touch with people that love dance!
Hugs, kisses and to congratulate you for the ideea with the forum...See u around!
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welcom eto Df tamara...dance never really goes away if you love it...hope you feel at home here...hugs back
 
hi all! im new here..i would like to know if anyone of u here have interest for theatre dance? i would like to exchange some experience with u all. do message me, ya. I wish to know more about the modern theatre dance. i'm really interested.
 
Its definetly a great place to start - contact your local USA Dance Chapter and see what is listed. Many chapters have monthly dances that offer a lesson with the social dance - so you dont have to pay much and you can meet other people while starting to get some instruction.
 
most important question not answered - someone's got to tell beginners about 'dancing and romance' ;)
 
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