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How to learn to dance by dancewithoutfear

"Something that can be done but will never be complete. Something so amazing it is too much for words. Something unregrettable."

How I did it:

  • I started taking dance classes 7 years ago
  • I worked hard and took the constructive critism from my teachers and still do
  • I practised daily and still do
  • I never gave up no matter how difficult it was at times, and I still don't
  • I stayed commited and stayed focused and still do

Lessons & tips:

  • Never give up when practising or learning something new, it may be tough at first but stick to it
  • Take your corrections or work at fixing your mistakes, it helps
  • Take extra classes or workshops from different teachers so you get a different opinion every once and a while
  • Practise and stretch daily
  • Ask questions and ask for help if you need it
  • Stay commited and if you truly want it you can accomplish it
  • Although you can learn to dance, it never ends, even with my 7 years of experience I am still learning and will continue to learn as everyone will

Resources:

  • Classes
  • Proper shoes and clothing
  • A good floor to dance on
  • Teachers and other dancers giving constructive critism


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Sep 20, 07:06PM PDT | 1 comment | 16 cheers



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