I'm turning 16 and am finally able timewise to take dance lessons(preferrably lyrical, so I guess ballet and jazz also), something I've always been interested in doing. However I dont want to perform, I want to properly learn the basics and choreograph dances for fun and for excersize. I'm looking at dance studios in my area and my fears are that I'm going to be stuck with 6 year olds, and I honestly just dont like public classes. Would I be better off with private lessons, or should I just get some self esteem and take regular classes? And if I were to look for teachers outside of studios, where do you suggest I look, online or otherwise?
Thank you!
2007-06-12 11:03:12 · 5 answers · asked by at0mic_sunshine 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
Your best bet is to go to your local yellow pages and look up "dance instruction". Start calling the local studios and ask them these questions.....
1. Do you have a ballet/lyrical class for beginners my age?
2. How much is your monthly tuition and do you have a registration fee?
That's the best way to start. You may find a class for teens or even adults that is at a beginner level. For lyrical you really need the foundation of ballet, so I would start there. But if you do end up in a class with younger students, don't get discouraged. What typically happens is the older student learns quicker and progresses faster and will move into an intermediate class before the younger students. So just work hard and you'll soon move into a class with others your age.
2007-06-12 13:15:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i started dancing at 12 and i was stuck with 7- 10 year olds. i was very upset however after the first few lessons i got over it and now i dont mind the age difference. private lessons are usually double the money of public, and public for this age is usually 40-50 dollars so unless you have a big chunk of change ready, i say start off easy with public and if you are that dedicated then go private. good luck dancing!
2007-06-12 18:09:26 · answer #2 · answered by SQUID 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most dance schools have private lessons for those that feel uncomfortable being in a class. Sometimes the even have adult beginner classes too, so just check with the schools in your area. They may even allow you to join a class with a free lesson to see if you feel comfortable.
2007-06-12 18:07:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.dancemeditation.org
dunya is an accomplished dancer and there is no performing and i recommend it.
there are other options:
yogadance, soul motion, etc. designed to develop adults. around here we have some adult dance classes (especially tap and ballet) but they are hard to find - just look until you find an adult class.
most of the kid classes have performance and expensive costumes and it is designed to keep the parents paying for lessons.
but i guess your parents are still paying.
go to a modern dance teacher nearby and ask these questions.
2007-06-12 18:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i don't know where you live, but there's a place in my area called Dancers Workshop. during the summer yu can take beginner classes for teens and they're good because there's a big variety of ages. including 16 year olds etc.
or you can take Adult classes. those are good too.
good luck.
2007-06-12 18:08:32 · answer #5 · answered by cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋