7 Steps to an effective Dancing Career

It's obvious not everyone can dance well. If you want to learn how to dance, you first have to pick a style. Next, you can spend some time learning on your own. Alternatively, join a class at a local community college to improve your skills. Don't forget, you'll need to give your body some love by eating right and exercising to be a stellar dancer.

 While even kids can dance, not everyone can dance well. If you want to learn how to dance, you first have to pick a style. Next, you can spend some time learning on your own. Alternatively, join a class at a local community college to improve your skills. Don't forget, you'll need to give your body some love by eating right and exercising to be a stellar dancer.

1. Know what styles to explore.

Each style has a different feel. For instance, the quick beats of tap dancing are very different from the long graceful moves of ballet dancing or the edgy movements of hiphop. Perhaps you could try ballroom dancing with a partner or even Irish dancing.

2. Watch dance videos online.

 Try watching different videos to understand the basics of different styles of dance. Maybe you don't have strong enough knees for tap dancing. Maybe you don't like how your feet need to bend in ballet dancing. See what draws you in.

3. Look at dance magazines and books.

 These books describe the basics of dancing, so they give you an idea of what you have ahead of you.

Try checking out magazines from the library. It's a free way to explore your options.

Dive into the history of dances. It may inspire you to choose one.

4. Watch professional Dancers.

 Go see a live show in your local community. It doesn't have to be an expensive. Maybe your local college has a dance school. However, watching in person provides a different experience than watching a video. It sweeps you up in the performance.[2]

If you watch someone dance, you'll get a better feel for dancing. You'll see some great moves and get ideas from the pros. If you can't afford a live performance, try checking out movies with dancing, such as musicals. Pay attention to the dancers to see what they are doing. Are they focused? What is their technique like? Do their emotions complement the music? If you notice what inspires you in their movement, it may help you decide what you want to do.

5. Join a community dance class.

Many communities offer introductory dance classes. They can introduce you to variety of types at once. Check out your parks and recreation department or library.

If your community doesn't offer them, check out your local community colleges. Classes at community colleges are cheap.

6. Know your limitations. 

If you have good posture and can stretch your legs and point your toes, try classical ballet, not hip hop. When you research dances, make sure you know the body placements. See which ones you think you can do well. Always bear in mind, though, that you are learning. You can and will develop greater flexibility.

7 Choose your favorite type of dance. 

While you can always branch out later, start with one type of dance first. Focus on learning that type of dancing before you move on to anything else.

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