Getting Started

STEP BY STEP

Dance has so many benefits to offer. The best way to get started is to think about your goals, identify your current dance level, and choose your learning style.

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What are your goals?

There’s no right or wrong answer.

The beauty is, as your goals change over time, your dancing can too. All dance styles have a social avenue and a competitive avenue. With 20 years of diverse dance experience, Strut has the expertise to support you on whatever road feels right for you. We just think you should dance!

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Dance Levels

All levels welcome! These descriptions help us talk about where you’re at now so we can jump in at the right point for you. They apply to all dance styles.

You’ve never danced or taken a formal dance lesson before. You’re ready to start fresh!
You have some social dance experience and/or have recently begun dance training with a basic knowledge of the steps.
You have some consistent dance training and are comfortable with basic dance terminology plus lead/follow concepts. You can perform the core basics on your own with clear timing/rhythm.
You are an experienced dancer with proficient knowledge of steps. You can creatively blend patterns together while incorporating proper body movement and musicality consistently.
You are a skilled dancer with high comfort in your lead/follow, body movement, and styling abilities. Your focus is experimenting with dynamics, contrast, and upgrading performance quality.

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Learning Styles & Dance Opportunities

Private lessons, for singles or couples, are the quickest way to become comfortable on the dance floor.
Dancing directly with a professional early in your learning process helps you gain valuable lead/follow skills at an accelerated rate and provides clarity in dance terminology. Jumping into group classes is then easier and more successful.
Group classes are a perfect precursor to social dancing.
Rotating partners throughout class (optional for couples, but highly recommended!) allows you to meet familiar faces in the community and practice your lead/follow skills with other amateur dancers under the guidance of a professional.
Wow the crowd on your big day!
Brides, grooms, mothers, fathers—whether you envision a ‘Dancing with the Stars’–worthy routine or mostly hope to step on that floor together comfortably without feeling like you have two left feet, we’ve got you. We specialize in taking your available time frame and giving you a manageable plan to make your vision become reality.
We highly recommend coming in for lessons several months before the wedding even if you only plan on taking a few lessons. Learning your steps sooner means less stress for everyone!
“Practice puts brains in your muscles.” – Sam Snead
Practice is one of the most important parts of the learning process no matter what level of dancer you are. It bridges the gap between understanding steps and fully committing them to muscle memory. Practice empowers you to perform naturally with less thinking involved.
Take advantage of our space for solo practice or with another student/amateur dancer!
Take Your Dance Moves to New Places
Social dances are a great way to use your moves with friends or, even better, make new friends in the dance community! Getting comfortable in a social dance setting means you can take dancing wherever you go.
Step into the spotlight to share your skills with family and friends
Take your dance moves to new heights!
See Brittney for more details.