Frequently Asked Questions About Ballroom
Dance Classes (FAQ's)
1) Do I need experience to take lessons?
2) Do I need a partner to take lessons?
3) What should I wear for my dance lesson?
4) How much can I learn in a group class?
5) How long are the classes and how much do they cost?
6) What if I have to miss a class?
7) Do you teach children or teenagers?
8) Do I have to compete if I take classes at The Asheville Ballroom?
9) What is the most effective way to learn to dance?
10) Are private lessons available?
11) How much can I learn in one private lesson?
1. Do I need dance experience
to take lessons?
No. All dancers start at the very beginning. The more you
attend your dance class and dance parties, the better you
will become.
2. Do I need a partner
to take lessons?
No. All of our classes will be in a group setting of people
with similar skill levels. We do encourage some of our higher
level dancers to help out with classes.
3. What should I wear
for my dance lesson?
Everyday attire is appropriate for dancing. If you do not
have ballroom dance shoes, we recomend a light weight dress
shoe with socks or nylons. Ladies make sure the heels have
straps and not open backs. This will help keep your shoe on
while dancing. We do not recomend sneakers or rubber soled
shoes. This makes it harder to move across the dance floor.
4. How much can I learn
in a group class?
A group class may seem overwhelming to the beginner at first,
but our expert staff at the Asheville Ballroom will have you
dancing basic steps in several dances before the first class
is finished. We will review and build your dance knowledge
each dance class you attend. We do encourage changing partners
in all our classes. This helps you to get to know your fellow
students better and gives you the confidence and experience
to dance with others.
5. How long are the classes
and how much do they cost?
Our dance classes meet once a week for about 55 minutes for
12 weeks. A 12 week semester is very reasonable, only $90
per person for the entire 12 weeks. This is only $30 per month
or less than $8 per week.
6. What if I have to
miss a class?
It is okay if you have to miss a class. We offer almost all
classes more than once each week. If you are unable to attend
a particular night, please feel free to attend one of the
other class of the same that week.
7. Do you teach children
or teenagers?
The Asheville Ballroom teaches private lessons to people of
all ages. We provide weekly Group Classes for Children and
teens. Please check the calendar for days and times. Some
of our teens have been with us quiet some time and have developed
into fantastic dancers and class helpers.
8. Do I have to compete
to take lessons at The Ballroom Dance Company?
No. We do teach dancesport, but we also enjoy teaching beginners
and social dancers in ballroom as well as a variety of other
dance styles.
9. What is the most effective
way to learn to dance?
Taking lessons at the Asheville Ballroom and Dance Centre
of course! We offer and recommend a comprehensive program
of private lessons, group classes and social dances. Taking
group classes and/or private lessons twice a week will help
individuals and couples to learn more quickly and retain what
you learn. We offer discounts on multiple classes.
10. Are private lesson
available?
The Asheville Ballroom offers private lessons through several
of our expert instructors. These are available by appointment
only. Please see any of our instructors if you are interested
privates.
11) How much can I learn
in one private lesson?
After one lesson, a new dancer may learn several dance patterns
in a couple of dances and be able to link them together to
successfully dance an entire song. After any lesson is finished
we invite you to stay a few minutes and practice what you
have learned. Most importantly, practice every night, even
if it is just for a few minutes in your kitchen!
Do you have more question? Call The Asheville Ballroom and
Dance Centre
828-274-8320
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