Do I need a partner?

No! You do not need a partner to learn to dance. Many single and married individuals go dancing on a regular basis, so there are plenty of partners to dance with!

Although you are encouraged to sign up with a partner who you will learn to dance with, some of our classes cater to single students while othes are for mixed and couples.

Especially if you take lessons at a studio, you don't have to worry about partners - your instructor will be your partner, at least at the beginning. And your other partners will automatically be the students at the dance studio, as you attend all your dance events together.

At "open" social events, we dancers encourage each other to dance with many others - not just one person all the time - as this gives you more social dance skills.

If you're married, don't worry if your partner is not interested in dancing. Ballroom dance events are comfortable places for married individuals who are out dancing without their spouses - the majority of dancers are just there to dance.



Of course, you have to gauge whether your spouse would feel uncomfortable if you go dancing without them...perhaps saying you want to learn will inspire your spouse to give it a whirl with you!

If you're single, you can meet many new people at dances. However, in most cases the ladies out-number the gentlemen, so becoming a good follower/dancer helps you make it to the dance floor more often.

Whether single or not, no one needs a partner to learn to dance - just go to dance events and get out there, ask someone, and dance.

How can I learn to Dance?

It's easy to learn to dance! If you can walk, you can dance - after all, dancing is very similar to walking to music, especially in the beginning.

If you take dance lessons, your instructor may ask you why you want to learn to dance. Some folks begin dancing because they know it's good exercise; others just want to meet new friends and have a good time, while others may have a special wedding or anniversary dance in mind. Still others are looking for a competitive or performance challenge.

Good dance instructors tailor the teaching program to meet your goals, so go ahead and tell the instructor exactly what you want from your dancing

What kind of Dancer are YOU?

As you begin dancing, you may be motivated by many reasons - some social (you want to meet new people) and some dance related.

If it's "all about the dancing" for you, you probably fit into one of three categories:

* You want to be able to negotiate a public dance or wedding / social event that includes dancing (social dancing),

* You enjoy learning choreography and then performing in public (exhibition dancing) , or

* You want to learn and focus on both dance technique and the traits of certain ballroom dances (competition dancing).

So, what kind of dancer are you? Social, exhibition, and/or competition dancer?

If you're like most, you probably think, "No way am I ever going to do exhibition or competition dancing! That looks really hard!" You may meet social dancers who also do exhibition or competition dancing, but some folks only perform or compete for their hobby.

And, you'd be surprised to know that - contrary to what you'd think - social dancing can be the most difficult of the three categories.