Q: Why Dance? A: The Benefits of Dance First of all, it’s fun! But dancing has more to offer than just a good time. Just consider the physical benefits. For example, by maintaining a moderate level of ballroom dancing, you can burn up to 250 - 300 calories in one hour. The mild exercise dancing provides is also excellent for improving your posture and body alignment, your flexibility, and your stamina. It is not uncommon that a person pursuing dancing as a hobby will also have improved self-confidence. Dancing is also great as a way of meeting new people or sharing a useful hobby with your partner. Other benefits dancing may provide include improved social poise, a creative outlet for stress, or a new personal interest. Our introductory offer is a great way for you to find out if dancing is for you! Q: Can I learn to dance? A: Absolutely! Fred Astaire himself once noted that all of the great dancers he had ever met had not been born such, rather they had been trained to be great at dancing. Q: How long will it take? A: The amount of time it will take a student to learn to dance really depends on each students dancing goals, and the manner in which they go through their program.Taking lessons in closer proximity will almost always equate more rapid progress. We also recommend making use of all three types of lessons (private, group, and practice parties). Q: Will the introductory offer take care of my dancing needs? A: Unfortunately, no. However it will introduce you to the basic steps in the most popular social dances. This will give you a good base to find out if dancing is right for you, and which dances you would like to learn more about. Q: What do I wear? A: Wear whatever you feel comfortable in. Shoes that stay on your feet will work better than sandals or flip flops. Q: Do I need a partner? A: Definitely not. If you are interested in taking lessons alone your instructor will dance as your partner, and our friday night parties are a great way to meet other dancers. Q: What if I can’t make my appointment? A: We request six hours notice on any cancellations. You will not be charged for any lessons not taken as long as you adhere to this rule. Q: How much are lessons? A: The cost of a dance program is dependent on several factors, such as how good of a dancer you would like to become, how often you would like to take lessons, and how many dances you are interested in learning. The introductory offer is a perfect way to get started, and after your second lesson your instructor will be able to help you choose the program most appropriate for your goals.