There are a few people in the world who learn a new dance easily; they seem to have a natural gift and they pick it up quickly. That is not true of many, perhaps most people. If you have two left feet as the saying goes and feel you can’t dance, do not feel discouraged. You are not the only one. Here are some tips to help you when you struggle.
Be Patient with Yourself
At Dance Passion Studio, we teach beginner students how to dance all the time. You will be surprised at how easy it can be to learn when the dance is explained properly. You may feel an urge to push yourself out of frustration. This is an understandable feeling. However, you will have a much easier time learning to dance if you are patient with yourself. Relax, take a deep breath, and have fun. After all, isn’t that why we wanted to learn to dance in the first place? When you focus on the fun and don’t try to be perfect, the process of learning new steps can be just as enjoyable for you as dancing the steps once you have perfected them.
Try Private Lessons
In a group setting, a teacher will pace the class for everyone. While she or he may be able to take some time to work with people one-on-one, some people may find themselves in need of some extra time with a dance teacher. If you’re having trouble with a step, consider private lessons. Your teacher can use teaching methods that work better for you in a private setting and you can always join the group classes, too, and have the benefit of both settings.
Never Underestimate Practice
Practice is important for all dancers. Whatever time you may have on your own, find some to practice. For students in the group classes, we will send out links to videos of the class steps as a refresher of what you have learned. This will make it easier for you to practice your steps on your own. In private lesson, you can video your steps to reference later, as well. It will help you improve greatly.
We want to see you succeed in your chosen dance type at Dance Passion Studio. If you have two left feet, no worries; we’ll do what we can to help so that you can enjoy the process of learning.