If you follow the famous dance slogan "all the world's is a stage" you will find you can dance everywhere, but to become a good dancer you've got to attend dance classes. So, today's subject is: how to get the most out of a dance class. And we must remember, good dance classes are not cheap. In every class you have the opportunity to become better, improve your skills, musicality and technique. And here - a surprise. We have listed all the things you can do to enjoy your classes and get the best from them and hope it also inspire those who are stiff and unaware of the magic side of dancing.
- Be punctual
Surely you can get to your class on time and start dancing straight away, but it would be much better if you could manage to arrive 10 - 15 minutes earlier, get yourself dressed, start stretching and warming up (if you plan to arrive on the dot, make sure you come wearing your dance clothes). Most teachers like the students who arrive early and are ready to work on time. Dear dancers! Avoid arriving late! But in case you do, make sure you enter quietly, discreetly, and do not disrupt the ongoing class.
- Hair Tidy
As the author wrote on the blog surlepointeballet:
Ballet is a beautiful art form that involves graceful and powerful movements. But in order to fully appreciate a dancer, you have to see their face and neck, not to mention their arms. With long, loose hair, this is very difficult, which is why I insist on hair buns for all students. A hair bun will remove the hassle of loose hairs and will help concentrate on what really matters--the dancing.
So how do you do your hair? First of all, we take care that it is securely in a strong bun, up, and with no hair falling on your face or neck. We do not want our hair to go loose while jumping or spinning. But do not worry so much about what to do with your hair, a tight bun should be enough.
Hair clips can be useful too
What's next?
- Know what to wear
Ask your teacher about what you should be wearing for the classes. But comfortable clothes. But it is worth asking, there are some strict dance dress codes. Or you can also have a look around and check what everybody else is wearing. Do you need more examples?
What I find very comfortable to wear is dance trousers. I like my legs feeling protected. And preferably something that will make me look thinner and flexible if that is possible.
Make sure the clothes fit your body properly. In any case you can always wear black to look slimmer if you are worried about that. But truly, accepting your body is also important to enjoy dancing. But I am sure all ballet dancers have witnessed the girl wearing a leotard that is far too tight and looks very funny.
But the one piece that everybody should wear, especially ballet dancers is the pair of ballet shoes, the brilliant invention that protects your feet from anything nasty on the floor and help with your movements. Again, make sure you have the correct size for you. The entire collection available in SD you can see here.
- Do not eat heavy food before classes
Some ideas can be found here:
I hope I persuaded you to enjoy your classes and get the best of it. We should use every opportunity to improve ourselves! And do not forget dance is also meant to be pleasant and fun. That's why I want to share this video, that is to me the perfect example of dance as a form of enjoyment and not an endless challenge.
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