| If you've decided you'd like just one left foot, it may be | | | | consideration. For others, expensive dance lessons |
| time to look into some dance lessons. But, this can be | | | | can be a deal breaker. Know the instructors fees up |
| a daunting prospect for someone who does not | | | | front (the more experience, the more expensive the |
| dance. Or, for someone who may not even LIKE to | | | | lessons) so that you aren't wasting your time if you |
| dance but is being (ahem) nudged to get some lessons | | | | can't swing it. |
| by someone else who feels you're skills may be | | | | ? Practice – Will you have time to practice? If |
| lacking. There are dozens of dance instructors in | | | | you won't, it will take you longer to learn the moves |
| Orange County but finding that perfect match can be | | | | you need to learn and may require additional instruction, |
| difficult and requires more than a yellow pages search | | | | which could be frustrating for you. |
| for the biggest ad. | | | | ? Location – Will you be willing to go out of |
| Here are some things to think about when choosing | | | | your way after a long day of work/on the weekends |
| your dance instructor: | | | | for the right instructor? Be honest about this. If you're |
| ? Chemistry -- Do you like the person giving the | | | | not, you may not make it to class. Also, make sure the |
| dance lessons? Make sure this person is someone | | | | location you choose is open when it will be most |
| from whom you can take direction and whose | | | | convenient for you. |
| presence you'll enjoy each week. | | | | Dance instructors are not “One Size Fits All.” |
| ? Skill – Does this person teach people at | | | | We all have different personalities, styles, methods and |
| every skill level? This is especially important if you | | | | areas of expertise. And, while most instructors go out |
| have never taken a lesson. Your instructor will need to | | | | of their way to be flexible for their students, they ARE |
| teach at a very different level than if he/she were | | | | the instructors and they do the things they do for |
| teaching someone who already has some skill. | | | | reasons which may not be immediately clear. |
| ? Modern or Classical – What types of | | | | But, if you go into the whole process with a positive |
| classes does this person teach? Know exactly what | | | | attitude and a genuine desire to learn, you'll come |
| type of lessons you'll want to take and find someone | | | | away from the experience with some great skills |
| who has special interest or training in that area of | | | | almost guaranteed to make you the life of the |
| dance. | | | | party!Get Orange County Dance Lessons at Avenue |
| ? Cost – How much will lessons set you | | | | 56 Dance Studios. |
| back? For some people, this is not much of a | | | | |
