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Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t have any dance experience; can I join in?
Having prior dance experience is actually not very beneficial when learning a new dance form. The reason is that you come in with pre conceived notions about what you’d expect the new dance class to deliver. This could be good, but also bad since every dance instructor is different and has his own tried and tested methods of teaching. Hence, an absolute beginner is like a sponge and soaks up all that the instructor gives.
My husband doesn’t like to dance, but I really want to dance. Do I need to have a dance partner to join in?
If you don’t have a partner, don’t worry, we always rotate partners during class so that everyone gets a chance to understand lead/follow. That being said, bringing someone along to join in with, is better. One- it gives you confidence that you’re not in this alone and second, since this is a couple dance form, it helps to ensure that there are an even number of pairings available.
How long will it take for me to get good ar dancing??
Think of the Jive as if you were just learning to play the piano. Learning the piano depends completely on your capability, focus, dedication and practice. You continue going to the teacher month after month, learning a bit at a time, all the while honing your craft and skill. It is the same with the Jive. Our dance classes has a month-on-month progressive structure which means that after level one, you’ll move on to the next level and so on. It is recommended to take classes for at least 6 months in order to become a good social dancer.
Are these offline or online classes?
These are in person classes, not online. Online is not a substitute for learning with an instructor.
Where are the classes held?
Classes are in Bandra (W). Please check in on WhatsApp for details of the timings.
What if I can’t attend a particular session during the month?
You can always make up the missed session in one of the following batches.
How often are the classes conducted and how much time is required to learn the Jive?
1 hr per week. Our dance class has a month-on-month progressive structure which means that after level one, you’ll move on to the next level and so on. Each month you’ll learn different techniques and new steps. It is recommended to take classes for at least 6 months in order to become a good social dancer
Can I join in whenever I want?
No. each month we start a new beginner’s level. While you can join in on the 2nd class, you’d have missed important fundamentals explained during the first class.
Can’t we learn online from YouTube instead?
While it might seem like a sensible option, YouTube is not a substitute for an in person tutor. An instructor can correct your mistakes on the fly, tell you what you are doing right (or wrong) and physically show you how to dance better with your partner. At the same time, you get to dance with multiple partners [we always rotate partners during class so that everyone gets a chance to understand lead/follow], whereas when you are dancing from home, you’ll be used to the leading/following of just your spouse.
Do I need special shoes/footwear?
No. Regular casual shoes will do. Just make sure that – from a hygiene perspective -they are non-sticky / dirty.
What if there is an unequal number of men and women?
By far, this is one of the biggest challenges in teaching partner dances that I’ve come across. The way we try to solve this is by rotating partners during class so that everyone gets multiple chances to dance with each other irrespective of the number of students in class. So you’ll never be stuck dancing with just one person.
What is the average age of those who jive?
On average, folks that join our dances classes are between 25-45yrs since Jive is faster paced than the Waltz or Bachata. However, we do have students from both ends of the age bracket.
Can I do a trial class?
If you are still unsure about directly jumping into a new batch, you can pay and do the first class of a batch as a single trial. Please DM and inform prior to the class.
Can I do private class instead of the group classes?
We do private classes, but only if there are 3 or more couples. The fun of couple and social dancing isn’t in learning the steps, it’s in being able to dance with different partners. A private class defeats this purpose if there are only 1-4 students since you get used to the person dancing with you. Think of this… while you might consider yourself to be a jive rocker, how good are you really if you can only dance well with one woman, but are can’t lead other women on the dancefloor?
Are these regular classes or a single workshop? What if I want to do only a single session?
These are regular month-on-month classes. Single day workshops are held sporadically every few months. For a single session, see above about a trial class.
What if I forget the previous steps from the earlier month?
We revise previous steps during class. Also, you can come and revise steps from the lower levels for free. So that means if you’re in level 2, you’re welcome to come and repeat the entire level 1 for free.
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