I'm not even sure what kind, but I love watching ballet, jazz, and musical theatre. How can I get started?
2007-05-11 14:34:53 · 11 answers · asked by ashleyuvjra 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
oh dancing is so much fun. i love it so much. what ever age you are if in school try dance class, but there are loot of opportunities in your area. but heres a great tip that some people dont know. if you take ballet you are able to do any type of dance. i know from experience. ballet has such discipline and control that you are able to jump in to any dance genre, style and be a hit.
good luck and have fun with what you choose.
2007-05-11 16:14:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been dancing for 15 years, and started out in ballet. I would advise you do the same because ballet will teach you the technique that is needed in other forms of dance (jazz, lyrical, maybe even modern). I would start of with a beginners class at a local studio on a weekly basis, and as you progress, try a bit of everything.
2007-05-11 17:16:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot depends on your age and how much time you have available. For instance, if you are young, start with dance lessons. The best dancers I have ever danced with are women who learned ballet when they were young.
If you are in junior high school, take whatever dance classes are available locally, including ballet, tap, and jazz. Take a lot of lessons and practice, practice, practice.
If you are an adult and want to learn ballroom, swing, salsa, or Argentine tango, find out who gives the lessons in your area and take some. It is important to have the right kind of shoes for dancing. If you do ballroom, get a good pair of suede soled dance shoes, and for many other kinds of dancing, you should have leather-soled shoes. In most cases, a pair of character shoes will work fine.
Find out about local USA Dance (formerly United States Amateur Ballroom Dance Association) activities in your area. They will give you the opportunity to attend both social functions, meet other dancers, and often have lessons with various instructors. Consult this website: http://www.usabda.org/
Be prepared to dance with different dance partners. You will find that you often will learn something from each good dancer you are with. Remember, you are not in high school, and you don't have to dance with the partner you arrived with. This may cause problems with some couples, but still other couples welcome the opportunity. Social dancing is a "lead and follow" situation. You are dancing with somebody else, and you need to learn the "lead and follow" type of dancing.
Remember that every time you dance, you have the opportunity to learn something new. It is not just the dance and the music, it is also the people you will meet on the dance floor.
2007-05-11 23:27:17 · answer #3 · answered by Mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, look up a dance studio in your area. Give them a call, maybe go in and watch a class if it's permitted. Then just decide what you really want to try. Ballet is a good basis. It builds technique for any other kind of dance you want to do. And as long as you love doing it and practice, I'm sure you'll do just fine.
Oh, and just another note. It may be intimidating at first. especially if you have never danced before. Just stick with it. you'll love it, I swear.
2007-05-15 12:13:38 · answer #4 · answered by Bumbles Bounce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can start taking dance classes. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom whatever strikes you fancy. Look up local area dance studios, community colleges, community centers for listings of dance groups which include some lessons.
2007-05-11 14:39:39 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, find a studio that you feel comfortable with. Next, take 'sample' classes, then figure out which ones you may want to take. I would take at least a little ballet, because it gives you skills for every type of dance. But after learning the basics you may want to branch out and and try other types. it's all up to you. good luck!! :-)
2007-05-11 17:25:34 · answer #6 · answered by Olivia H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the local dance studio, find a class suitable. You may want to start with ballet, it's the basics, and just have fun!~
2007-05-11 21:23:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In role in a class at the community center and then after getting some expirence go to dance studios.
2007-05-11 14:40:18 · answer #8 · answered by cher2802 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just relax and move with the music. Don't try and do ay difficult dance moves as they will look out of place in a club, just find the timing and go with it! Have fun X
2016-05-21 00:43:04 · answer #9 · answered by linh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take a weekly class at a dance studio.
2007-05-11 15:48:59 · answer #10 · answered by Holly S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋