Things You'll Need:
- Dancing Shoes
- Yellow Pages
- Telephones
- Internet Access
- Credit Cards And Loans
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Step 1
Go to a search engine.
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Step 2
Type in the city or location where you would like to take dance classes, and then type a "+" sign and then the phrase, "dance teacher."
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Step 3
Press Enter on your keyboard.
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Step 4
Click on a site you want to see.
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Step 5
Follow the directions on the site.
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Step 6
Click Back on your browser to view more relevant sites.
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Step 1
Ask about getting one free lesson to see whether you like the teacher.
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Step 2
Be picky about which teacher and which class you end up choosing. Don't be bullied into signing up for classes you don't want to attend.
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Step 3
Inquire about reduced rates for taking classes in bulk.
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Step 1
Get a copy of your local yellow pages.
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Step 2
Look up "Dancing Instruction."
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Step 3
Call to get prices and background information on the teachers that offer classes in the types of dance in which you are interested.
Comments
weddingdance said
on 11/2/2008 If you see a couple whose dancing you admire, ask them who their instructor is. They'll be flattered, and you'll be directed to a great instructor.
dancespook said
on 8/28/2008 Would you go to an unlicensed doctor? The same goes for dance instruction. A certified professional knows how to do it right. Someone who doesn't can get you injured or make you look like a fool. Unfortunately, there is no law against teaching dance without credentials so be careful. Find out if they are certified. They will have teacher cards or certificates. This tells you they actually took some tests or exams to PROVE their knowledge in front of a judge. Good luck and have fun!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If you are serious about dancing, make sure that your instructor/teacher is qualified. There are a lot of dance studios that give "ballet" or "tap" or "clog dancing" lessons, given by teachers or in conditions that are really not qualified to give you the training that you deserve. Make sure the teacher has respectable qualifications, preferably a reputation, and that the studio has conditions which are prone to dancing. In other words, be picky.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 First, know what style of dance you are interested in. Then you may want to look in community ed classes for this style and see if it's for you. If you like it, then you have a head start. If you hated it, you saved some money.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If an instructor is not found either on the Internet or in the phone book, call your local directory and ask for information on where to get dance lessons. If this is not possible, then I have no other advice on how to get a dance instructor.