How to find dance classes

If you've ever considered learning to dance, you've probably encountered a thousand styles. Starting to dance can be frustrating if you don't know where to find good dance classes or don't have private dance teachers who are focused on you. To help you become a dancing star, today we explain where to find the best dance classes. Let's get those feet moving!  

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Places to learn to dance

Dancing is a very versatile activity: you can dance almost anywhere. It's an activity where you feel your heart pumping, you go to the rhythm of the music. Dancing makes us happier and if you are interested in learning to dance, these are the places to go:

• Dance schools: in dance academies and dance schools you can take ballet classes, salsa classes, hip hop classes... whatever you want! However, the offer of dance classes may be limited if there are not many dance schools in your city. If you find the right school for you, you will be able to meet other dancers and go dancing regularly, although you will have to travel and be subject to their timetables.
• Civic centres in your city: within the cultural spaces of the city we can find the civic centres. They often offer courses and training that can be interesting because of the speciality or the basis they offer. These courses can vary greatly in level, which makes them suitable for everyone.

• Private lessons at home: what could be better than doing the activities you love from the comfort of your own home? Imagine being able to have private dance teachers at your disposal or enjoying classes at home. If you are really interested in learning in a comfortable way, you can consider those private dance classes in which the teacher will be there for you. You will set the pace and you will also be able to enjoy the flexible timetable that private classes give you. On the other hand, you can choose to do online classes and contact teachers from all over the world who can teach you to dance at home.

How to find dance classes

Once you have decided to learn to dance by taking classes, finding the best dance classes can be a bit overwhelming, as it is a complex decision. Here's what you need to consider to find the best dance classes for you:

• The budget: the price of the dance classes you want to take will depend on many things: the style, the duration of the classes, the packs you can take, the hours of class you are going to take... Think that if you opt for online classes, they will be much cheaper than face-to-face classes, as they do not require you to travel.
• The timetable: what if the dance classes you are interested in are only in the morning and you don't have availability? Checking the timetable of an academy can be decisive for taking those dance classes or others. If you decide to take classes at home, the timetable may not be a problem, as you can arrange them with your private tutor.
• Location: again, an important variable in finding your dance classes is where they will take place. Are you interested in a 40-minute commute from your home to the school? If not, then home tuition or private dance lessons could be a great option.
• The tutor: whoever teaches you a new skill becomes a determining factor in your learning. In an academy or school you have no control over who teaches the classes. If you are interested in learning with online classes or private teachers at home, private dance classes will be perfect for you. In addition, you can have maximum flexibility in time and place, taking into account that you will learn in a personalised way those dance steps that you would like to know so much

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Most popular dance schools

Ballet is a type of dance that serves as the basis for many other dances. It is not surprising that the most famous dance schools in the world mainly teach this discipline. Let's see which ones they are!

• Bolshoi Ballet Academy: located in Russia, it is one of the oldest dance schools in the world. In addition to ballet, other types of dance are taught, but to get in you have to take a very demanding exam.
• The Royal Ballet School: born in England, it is considered one of the best classical dance schools in the world. The training process takes eight years and covers the different ballet and classical dance techniques.
• Vaganova Ballet Academy: again in Russia, this school also focuses on maintaining classical dance and ballet as its main reference points.
• Paris Opera School of Dance: in addition to classical dance, this academy also teaches other artistic disciplines, such as theatre and modern dance.
• The School of American Ballet: one of the most prestigious dance schools in the United States, it has a general training programme and helps young talents with different scholarships.

If all these schools are too demanding, too far away geographically for you, or you just want to get started in the world of dance and have fun, there are other options. Of course, the academies will offer different modalities. Considering private dance classes, whether they are home classes or online classes, can bring you many advantages, such as choice of teacher, flexibility of time and place, as well as immersing yourself in the style of dance you want.