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Comment on How many dance classes do you take? by Fiery Phoenix

Fiery Phoenix — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:34:59 +0000

Currently: I don’t take any classes at all. Looking for that perfect class to continue my belly dancing education in, while saving up to take a trip to study dance in Egypt. But I still practice every day, for at least two hours a day, perform at various venues, teach privately in my home studio, and go to the occasional workshop when available, and when I can afford it.
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Professional Belly Dance Artist

Comment on How many dance classes do you take? by lizardmomma

lizardmomma — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:54:59 +0000

I will be taking four clases this year all an hour long
Jazz
hip hop
ballet
lyrical
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Comment on How many dance classes do you take? by TheGentleWarrior

TheGentleWarrior — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:42:59 +0000

Wow, 23! That’s a lot.

Starting in a week and a few days I dance 5 hours a week. Tap, jazz, ballet, advanced ballet technique, and pointe.
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Comment on How many dance classes do you take? by dance

dance — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:00:59 +0000

i take 14 classes and i get solo studio time plus studio time for choreographing and 2 hours of intern teaching... i take modern, jazz, ballet, hiphop and pointe and i'm in the studio 25 hours a week
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Comment on How many dance classes do you take? by horselover97

horselover97 — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:41:59 +0000

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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Comment on How many dance classes do you take? by kessa14

kessa14 — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:33:59 +0000

Tap, clogging, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, and Lyrical. I dance 15 hours a week
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Comment on How many dance classes do you take? by emma

emma — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:26:59 +0000

I dance 12 hours per week, plus extra for competive… soo about 17 hours. I take Tap,Jazz,Ballet,Clogging, Hip Hop, Pontie, and lyrical.

XOXO
Emma
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Comment on How many dance classes do you take? by Edwina

Edwina — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:50:59 +0000

Are you serious... you do twentythree?! I do four hours a week, sometimes ten.
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Comment on What are some tips for doing better in dance classes? by Devi

Devi — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:26:59 +0000

Listen: This is so very important! Listen when the teacher is talking to other students (regarding dance stuff) because you might overhear a correction that you need for yourself. Listen to every single thing your teacher says because her "lectures" may be the best info you can get. Teachers give their students the info and advice that they themselves may have taken years to learn or figure out. But instead of you going through years of trial and error, your teacher is giving this info to you now.

Don’t Pause: Never stop dancing in class. Practice or stretch (while listening) if the teacher is helping someone else. Don’t stop to chat if the teacher leaves the room, keep practicing what you’ve just learned. Always stand with proper alignment and posture no matter what, even when you’re changing between steps at the barre. Always be read to dance.

Be Prepared: My Ballet prof. always told us "A dancer is on time when she’s 15min early, and if she arrives right when class begins she’s late". Get to class early and warm up in the studio (if you’re allowed) or outside of it. Prepare yourself mentally and physically to dance. Bring water in the studio so you don’t need to walk out to get some. Turn your cell phone off.

Be Polite: Dance etiquette is very important and is something a lot of dancers never seem to learn. Don’t talk in class, chew gum, or leave your hair loose. Be polite to your teacher and happy she gives you a correction or points out a mistake. She wants you to get better.

Focus: Eat healthy food before class (and after) that will help you stay focused and energetic. I know dance gets tiring mentally and physically but remember, your teacher is tired too. They like seeing people who are happy to be in class, no matter how hot or tired they are. Having a positive attitude will help you focus better. Take notes when you can and write down your steps if that helps you. Ask questions and don’t be afraid to ask others for help. Take in the corrections and really try to focus on fixing them, at least one of them during the class. Don’t just dance and forget the corrections or technique, but also don’t only focus on the technique and forget to dance! It has to be balanced.

*I teach dance and these are some of the things I try to remind my students. It drives me crazy when I see poor dance etiquette (like chewing gum or chatterboxes). I learned most of this stuff at a much later age in college, but I teach my young students this info now so they have it forever. Teachers give you all the tools you need, but its up to you if you want to use them!

Great question BTW.
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I’m a dance teacher/choreographer + dance major in NYC.

Comment on What are some tips for doing better in dance classes? by Brittany Ward

Brittany Ward — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:52:59 +0000

Basic training, strength, coordination, and balance all are improved with ballet. I have been dancing since I was two years old, and now help my mom run that very same dance studio I started at over 20 years ago. I always encourage my students to properly stretch, eat healthy, and excercise regularly (this is outside of class… aerobic and muscle toning workouts). The healthier your body is, the better you can perform!! You can always work on the arches of your feet by stretching them to get a better point. And the more techniques and moves you learn the better… just be creative, and always watch and learn from others. I learned by watching very closely what my teacher was doing… and copied her exactly, and then put my own spin on things. Good luck!!
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