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Why learn to dance?
But first of all, why dance at all? You may be interested in learning to dance for a variety of reasons, personal and professional.
How to learn dancing
Prioritize flexibility and fitness
Like any sport, dancing requires a certain level of athleticism. Focusing on your stamina outside of a dance setting will still garner results when you find yourself back in dance class. While any way of moving your body is helpful, fitness practices like yoga might be doubly helpful
Watch other people dance
Going to the ballet, attending musicals, or even studying music videos are all a great way to start to understand things like posture, sense of rhythm and tone, and just a general sense of the movement quality in different dance styles.
Pick a style of dance that interests and excites you
Consider the main types of dance
Learn the basic steps of your chosen style
You’ll likely want to have at least some basic steps covered before stepping into a classroom.
Practice in front of a mirror
Being able to watch yourself work is incredibly important, and noting where things are going wrong can really speed up your learning time. On a similar note, make sure to wear clothes that allow you to see the lines of your body
Work on your retention skills
When you’re just starting out, you may spend six months learning a particular step, but eventually you’ll want to learn things more quickly. At professional auditions, dancers are often asked to memorize combinations of several eight counts in very little time
Get into a class
many dancers are at least somewhat self-taught—unless you’re a true autodidact, you’ll likely eventually have to make your way to class. Having a knowledgeable teacher who can show you the ropes and offer adjustments is invaluable for gaining skills and confidence quickly.
Enjoy yourself!
Learning a new skill can be tiring, frustrating, and maybe even a little embarrassing from time to time, but at the end of the day it’s part of the process. It is important that you remind yourself to have fun along your dancing journey.
