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I am thinking about doing dance classes but I don’t know if I should and Im only 9 years old.I really want to to do hip-hop and jazz and this is my first year doing dance but I don’t know if I should do Hip-Hop or Jazz.

Absolutely not, you’re never too old to know how to dance. If you postpone it you’ll only keep saying I’m too old at that age. I, personally don’t like hip hop dancing, I like jazz more. It’s more classy/professional.

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i want to start dance classes but im 15 and i was wondering if anyone else started so late if i should start taking classes?

go for it! dance is so much fun and you are never too old to start. start slow and work hard. try to find a studio that offers beginner classes for teens.

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I think I need to lose about 70 pounds. I am going to take dance classes and wonder if I should take Belly Dance or Salsa to achieve this goal. Which one would be better for weight loss?

Which one seems like more fun? They will both burn calories, so you might as well do what you love. On second thought, why not learn both? Variety is the spice of life. Have you thought about ecstatic dance, it is a great workout for the mind, body, and spirit.

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Just wondering how many dance classes you are taking this year! I dance 23 hours a week. But that is only 17 actual classes, 6 of them are 2 hours long. I do jazz, lyrical, ballet, pointe, company/competitive, and hip hop. What about you guys?

I am just curious!

Seriously, 23 hours!!!! I only do hip-hop basics class for an hour a week, and jazz basics class for an hour a week. So, 2 hours in total. Hopefully, I will be able to dance for 3 or 4 hours a week. I also do flute for a half hour a week, and horseback riding for a hour a week. I have school, and bed too. My schedule is packed as it is, so 2 hours of dance is enough in my schedule. If I can bump dance an hour or 2, it won’t be too much hopefully!!! Hope I Helped……:)

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I am really bored right now so I was wondering what do you think is very important to do in dance classes? What do you think every dancer should be able to do? I’m really focusing on ballet and modern. So what do you think are good things for a dancer to know? Thanks and please no rude answers

Well I believe every dancer should know how and when to listen, even if the teacher is giving corrections to another dancer, you should always listen and grasp on to what they have to say… Soak every bit of knowledge up.

Also just push yourself, push yourself for that extra turn in your pirouette… and keep positive thoughts, b/c you will never pull off a triple if you go into it thinking you cant do it.

Another thing is, keep your movement alive, even if it is the simplest, if you feel alive your movement will look and feel much more passionate.

One more thing I think is good, is to know how to pick up choreography quick, well I know I have trouble with this, so i am always trying to find ways to try and improve this skill.

I hope I have helped, these are just some things I think every dancer should be able to do, to be able to grow…

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Are there dance classes in Bangalore where they teach Dandiya and Garba?

You can just go to festivals wherever there’s a Gujarati community, there’ll be garba going on, and pick it up from them Maybe ask around there too, they’re the best place to get started, to be honest xox

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I live in the south, an area chalk full of tradition. It seems like if you are a girl at my school, you just are not cool unless you take dance. I admit I took some classes from 3 years old to about 10 years old, but I am almost 18 now! I GREW UP! There are girls at my school who still compete in competitions with little tutus and freakish looking recital costumes. If it is something you like to do I understand, but why do girls consider dancing such an essential way of life down here? It is so ridiculous.

Because they love it. Not all dance classes have to consist of prissy little tutus, they might want to become professionals. It doesn’t matter how old you are; if you love dance, you should take it. My friend is 16, and she dances 30 hours per week at a ballet academy. She is absolutely incredible, and every day she works SO hard. Dancing might not be your thing, but you shouldn’t say that it’s "ridiculous" just because you don’t agree with it. Also, it’s no one else’s problem on here if the you have to take dance to be cool where you live.

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I’m trying to find some benchmarks for my preschool dance classes. Tap, ballet and tumbling.

Any suggestions? I have some but I’m curious in others’ input.

If they are preschool and under 6 years of age, there is not all that much you can do with them. Physically their bodies are not really ready for real ballet. That is why they put kids that age in pre-ballet. You can teach the 5 positions, but don’t expect them to do it with correct turnout. Actually, you should not have them do 5th position. Just 1st through 4th. They could damage their knees if they attempt 5th without proper turnout.
I would just keep it simple and let them express themselves moving to the music. Nothing structured at all. For tap the simplest basics like shuffle hop step down on both feet. Tumbling, just somersaults.

@Chloe- did you misread this? These are Preschool age kids. (You should really learn how to spell ballet terms. Some of those are not even close.)

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What are the best dance classes to take if one wants to learn how to dance like most pop acts on mtv and entertainers, in the style of britney, pussy cat dolls, current pop stars and pop groups? Hip hop? Anything else? Just to get the knack of moving and learning choreography…

I would say you should focus on jazz and hip hop. That "pop" type of dance would fall somewhere in between those types of dancing. You could also call around to some local studios and see what they would suggest for that type of dancing. Some may say you should take a modern or contemporary type of class. This may help, but you should focus on jazz and hip hop. Good luck!

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Im 13 (well im 12 but 13 on sunday) and i really love street dancing, ive always wanted to dance for a living, but im not sure how to get into the classes, can you help me please

xD go to some dance studio or community centre near you and ask for hip-hop dance classes. if you pay & practice, they should take you into dance class.

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