It’s easy to see why hip hop lessons are popular dance classes for kids. The style is energetic and exciting and does not essentially require a partner although usually does involve a group.
There are of course different ways to learn to dance hip hop but the most popular method to take hip hop lessons is as a group since it’s easier to get to groups with the complex moves together.
Helping eachother when you are struggling with the range of dance moves to learn is a good way to get a better understanding of the moves you use in your own dance.
Private dance lessons are good when you have got to grips with the basic moves but don’t tend to be the best way to start.
If you are looking to increase your repetoir then you can try one of the learn to dance online sites, or even try making new moves up yourself. After all this is the way street dance evolves by those involved expanding with their own personal interpretation of the music and others adopting the moves.
If you want to learn to dance and have chosen a style, private dance lessons are an excellent we to improve your dancing ability quickly. You must however make sure you are compatible with the teacher you choose.
Spending time with your teacher on a one to one basis can highlight incompatibilities in teaching style compared with your learning style. It’s similar to being trained at work or learning in school.
Everyone has a preferred learning style, one which they are most receptive to. Many of us are not even aware that different learning styles exist, however choosing a teacher or method to suit your style will give the best results.
When you are attempting to learn to dance it is important to bear this concept in mind. If you take an approach which does not match your learning style then you will find learning to dance difficult, time consuming and demotivating.
It is very easy to learn dance moves when you and your teacher are compatible but can be irritating if your learning style does not match their teaching style.
Unfortunately it is difficult to assess in advance which approach is going to be most efficient. You may need to purchase a learn to dance DVD to support your private lessons or maybe try one of the learn to dance online sites.
Mind you it’s not all doom and gloom after all to learn to dance is not a chore. You can take private dance lessons on a pay per session basis normally so it’s easy to give it a go and see how you get on. If it works out then you have an excellent result, you can dance. If not just try something else, many of us learn by doing but you could be someone who has to watch and analyse the dance moves on screen to learn to dance most efficiently.
Whichever you choose always remember to have fun, if you hate what you are doing stop and think again. You might need to try a different style.
Paul Palmer
Dancer, blogger and all round fun guy
Have you ever thought about how to learn to dance, but been put off by having “two left feet? Many people feel their poor co-ordination means they can never learn to dance.
This misnoma simply is not true, dance lessons are difficult of course. Mind you when you start anything new you wouldn’t expect it to be easy. Recent scientific research has even shown that men who demonstrate their ability to dance are more likely to be selected by a potential partner.
If you want to learn to dance, it’s a good idea to try a range of styles. Some people enjoy hip hop dance lessons, while others like the structure of formal ballroom classes. Private dance lessons are another option, although being more expensive this can put some off.
Private dance classes are however a good way to make progress quickly. Some dance schools offer a free trial or “taster session” to allow you to venture into the unknown without making a significant financial committment. While others allow you to pay as you go only paying for the dance lessons which you attend although per hour these usually work out more expensive if you attend every week.
Another option is to sign up to an online dance site. These are becoming quite popular, many people finding that it gives them a chance to have a go at something they’ve prevously only dreamed of. If you prefer not to take out a subscription or even to use your computer to learn to dance, another popular alternative is to purchase a DVD. This way you can watch it without the need for a computer and it’s easier to share the experience with your friends by playing the DVD at other people’s houses and practice together.
There are many choices, when you know how to dance you will find your popularity increases at social events too, its a wonderful way to get to know new people.
If you are holding back just give it a try, don’t commit to a long term course, but at the same time don’t eb put off by a single experience there are a wide variety of dance styles to try, many of which I will be exploring over the coming weeks.
Paul Palmer