But she doesn't want to start in a class with little people who are better than her! Is there such thing as a private ballet lesson? And do you think there is one available in our small town?
2006-08-06 13:43:32 · 8 answers · asked by luva_lotta_fun 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
Check at the school before you start getting upset about being in classes with younger people. The school may well have beginning classes for teens and/or adults. Private lessons are a possibility, but they are expensive and frankly, they are wasted on a beginner. There is a great deal to assimilate before you can get into the finer points, and that is where you can make best use of private instruction.
She won't believe it, but there really isn't a problem starting in a class with little people. She will progress faster than they will and believe it or not, you are so busy thinking about your own dancing, concentrating on what you are doing, refining your positions, learning the placement of feet, legs, hands and head, that you really don't have time to look around and watch what other people are doing.
A few years ago, I wanted to learn figure skating, and the only beginners class was with six year olds, so that's where I started. Once the kids got used to the idea that adults didn't know everything, and I had to learn, just as they did, it was fun! I really enjoy learning to skate with that group, and missed them when I moved up to an older group.
Good luck to her, whatever she decides, and hi fives to you for being such a supportive sister!
2006-08-06 16:29:57 · answer #1 · answered by old lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your town has a dance studio, then they probably have the option of private lessons.
I've never seen private lessons for less than $50 or $60 dollars an hour, but it all depends on where you are and what kind of overhead the teacher/studio has. Try to find a local dance studio or community center and ask them directly. Good luck!
2006-08-06 15:22:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep private lessons have been happening for many years. Just ask the local dance teacher if htere is a studio in your town. It will be more money to have a private lesson, about $15-25 per hour on average...depending upon his/her qualifications. If the teacher doesn't have a degree in dance teaching, choreography, or performance then you should only be paying $15-17 per hour. If no degree, but the instructor is comes highly recommended then paying in the 20's is reasonable.
You could ask an advanced dancer at the studio who is about 16 years old and get him/her for $10-12 per hour.
"break a leg"
2006-08-06 13:53:07 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah GB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She can enroll at a studio or basic ballet so that her classmates will not be better than her. There is a private dance tutoring but I'm not sure if there are teachers doing that in your place. But you can try ask at the studios. Tutoring as an advantage and disadvantage too like a class. But the good thing is that the teacher is fully concentrated on your sister. Hope I helped you.
2006-08-06 19:39:24 · answer #4 · answered by Kath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actaully, I was in seventh grade when I started ballet and I was in a class for beginners ages 12- 16. There is no need for private lessons. You can save the money by just looking into beginners classes. My guess is that she won't be with little kids.
2006-08-06 17:00:16 · answer #5 · answered by Kaitlyn <33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are definitely studios out there that have beginner teen/adult classes. Most local studios have classes like that too. Private lessons are expensive and usually you don't get the same learning experience.
2006-08-06 15:27:02 · answer #6 · answered by ballerina_kim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes private lessons are available but they do cost extra. even if the dance school is small they usually have them
2006-08-06 14:13:53 · answer #7 · answered by Balletbaby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, there are private lessons.
2006-08-06 14:12:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋