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Everything you've always wanted to know about learning to dance but were afraid to ask!

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I have two left feet. I'm not kidding. Plus, I have no dance experience whatsoever. I'm afraid I'll look like an idiot.

Guess what: this is my most frequently heard statement of all! The vast majority of my students feel this way before they start, so you'll be in good company. As they leave their first hour of class, thay are so relieved! In beginners' classes, everybody is a beginner, so no one needs to worry about looking worse than anyone else; we'll be too busy laughing at ourselves and having fun. We'll teach you at your own rate, and you'll be relieved to know it's probably not that different from any other novice. And when you leave, you'll know how to dance! Visit our Student Testimonials page (see left sidebar under "About Us") to hear what former beginners like you have said.

Do I need a partner?

No, a partner is never necessary; there are plenty of people to dance with in class. But it's fun to bring a partner or a friend to class, because then you'll have someone to practice with, and go out dancing with outside of class.

I've tried to learn to dance at drop-in lessons around town and never really "got it." Is there a difference between committing to a 6 or 8-week class, and just dropping into a lesson here and there at a dance night?

There is a huge difference in benefits! You are absolutely guaranteed to learn more and retain more of what you learned than you could ever do by dropping in and out of dance classes. Why? We review the previous week's material every week; you'll practice your new moves with others who learned the same material; you'll consistently reinforce what you learned each week, which builds "muscle memory", an essential ingredient in learning to dance. And you'll be dancing with the same students (who are at your level of experience) every week, so your comfort level and connection to your classmates will help you even more.

What if I need to miss a class?

Most people need to miss one or two classes; you can make it up next term, or just catch up in class since we do a review every week.

Will I look like those ballroom dancers on Dancing With The Stars?

Sort of. You'll be learning real-life social partner dancing, not the stylized competition-style dancing which functions as a competitive sport. If you see the words bronze, silver or gold used in dance class descriptions at other studios, you'll know the dance style offered there is International Style, the specific style used only in competitions, not socially. Social dancing, also known as American style, is the style offered at OUT to Dance. Whether swing, Latin or ballroom, social dance is a simple step-by step process, and it's absolutely within everyone's capability. (Yes, even you!) At OUT to Dance there is no competition in classes; just a casual, relaxed atmophere full of music, fun and discovery. But you'll still end up looking great on the dance floor, and we can get you a feather boa if it'll help!

I'm tempted to take two classes.Will I get confused or tired?

No, quite the opposite; most folks find at the end of the class that they're just getting warmed up, and the hour flies by! That's why we offer $20 discounts for your second class; since you're already there, why not learn some more? It's an investment in your social skills and fitness!

What kind of shoes should I wear?

If possible, wear comfortable smooth-soled shoes, something that slides rather than sticks, like leather or plastic soles. If it's winter or rainy, bring a change of shoes to keep the dance floor dry and free of grit.

I can't decide between group classes or private lessons.

In group classes you'll get both learning time and practice time with a variety of dancers at your level; it's a wonderful social evening! In private lessons you'll learn about twice as quickly as in group class and will focus more on your technique. To retain what you've learned in your private lessons, you'll want to practice a bit on your own. See our private lessons page for more information.

What's the average age of students in your classes?

Really, there is no average age; every class is different, so we make no promises. But you can expect to find people in there 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s; plus some older folks and younger folks. We also occasionally have teens in classes; sometimes they come with parents, and sometimes they're on their own.

I'm really busy. So just give me one good reason why I should take a class at OUT to Dance.

Just one? I can't! Here's a few.

For the rest of your life you'll go to weddings, parties, clubs and events, and you'll actually be able to dance, and then you'll feel so good and look so cool dancing!

Plus, in dance class you'll have a blast and you'll look forward to that night all week; you'll get some weekly exercise without even noticing you're exercising; you'll meet some really nice people in a fun environment; you'll have learned a new skill you'll use for the rest of your life; your posture and self-esteem will probably improve; you'll have broken out of your rut and tried something new and really useful, and hugely fun. And then you'll have one more question: why did I wait so long?

"I can't begin to tell you how much fun I've been having in dance class. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
Susanne P., Dedham, MA

When joining our dance classes, note that our OUT to Dance studio locations, West Roxbury and Roslindale, are within twenty minutes of downtown Boston, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Brighton, Allston, Brookline, Newton, Chestnut Hill, Dedham, Norwood, Needham, Westwood, Milton and Quincy; and within 25 to 35 minutes of Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, Wellesley, Natick, Waltham, Braintree, Brockton, Stoughton, Canton, Foxboro, Weymouth and surrounding towns.

 

 

Dance Styles offered in OUT to Dance Classes

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