Your first Class

The day you have been waiting for has finally come- your first class!! It can be an exciting experience, or in my case, a very nerve-racking one. I want you to be confident and have fun in your first class, so here are some tips to have a great time.

1. Find a good studio
    I know this sounds obvious, but you need to find a studio that you feel comfortable in, and has a class you can keep up with. I remember the very first studio i went to claimed it was a beginning class, but everyone had to have been dancing for some time- some girls were even en pointe! I was completely lost and left in the dust.  In other words, it was a nightmare, so don't end up like me. Also make sure you are able to afford these classes, and that the teachers know their stuff.

 2. What to wear
     For your first class you may be able to just wear a t-shirt and shorts with ballet flats, or the studio may have a specific dress code. You should be just fine in a plain black leotard, pink tights, and ballet flats with your hair out of your face in a bun or ponytail. You may also choose to wear a skirt as i did, but check with your studio first.  Reminder: Don't spend a bunch of money on a hundred leotards for your first class. You may not even like it, and you'll be stuck with leotards you will never wear. I would suggest getting your clothes from a dance store- i get all my clothes from a Discount Dance Supply store near where i live.

  3. What to expect 
        I can't speak for every studio, but definitely expect a workout! You will probably want to work on core exercises such as planks and sit ups. You will also need to be quite flexible and will probably work on the splits. Your class may be split into two parts- Barre and Center Work. At the barre you will work on things like plies, and tendus, and during center work you will do things like pirouettes and pique turns, (i am not guaranteeing this is what you will do in your class, i am just giving examples) Always remember to stretch and warm up before your class!!

Good luck!!
     I hope this helped you in anyway, and i wish you good luck in your first class. Have fun and dance on!!  http://www.discountdance.com- My dance store