SO, you’ve decided to take a dance class! Or maybe you’ve been dancing for years, but you’re looking for a new challenge, a new set of skills to round out your resume, or a class to add to support your other classes. Either way (and anything in between), choosing the right dance class can be a tricky endeavor. But don’t worry. We’re here to help! Keep reading for five easy steps to choosing a dance class that’s right for you—and why Turning Pointe Dance is the perfect place to start dancing in Colorado Springs!
Step 1: Determine your goals
Are you going for a triple-threat resume of singing, dancing and acting? Are you preparing for a specific audition? Maybe you’re trying to stay active and fit, or rekindle the love you found at the barre years ago. There are so many wonderful reasons to dance. Knowing yours will set the tone for your class schedule! Make sure the classes you take support your reason for dancing—even if that reason is simply to have fun!
Step 2: Consider All Styles
So often when we think of dance, we think of ballet and jazz. But let’s face it, those styles aren’t for everyone! If classical ballet supports your goals in the studio, great! Just try not to stop at the traditional options without exploring other classes that might better meet your needs. At Turning Pointe Dance, we offer quality instruction in a wide range of dance disciplines, from ballroom to Irish, musical theater, tap, modern, hip hop, contemporary, jazz, worship—even hula! We even offer non-recital classes like ballet technique or leaps and turns. Whatever your goals, we have a class to help you achieve it.
Step 3: Check the Details
Now that steps one and two have narrowed things down a bit, it’s time to get into the details and make sure the class you have your eye on aligns with your age, ability, and schedule. Some advanced classes require teacher permission to enroll. If that’s the case, Turning Pointe students can attend a placement day, or arrange an evaluation for placement at the front desk. If there’s a class you’d love to take that doesn’t work with your schedule, ask a member of our staff for help—they can recommend a similar class! Whatever your questions you have or assistance you need, our knowledgeable and friendly staff is here to help.
Step 4: Give it a Try
Sometimes things look good on paper, but the class simply isn’t for us. Or sometimes we find a class we don’t think we’ll enjoy, but it turns out to be a blast! That’s why it’s important to give each class a try. You wouldn’t buy a car without a test drive, right? So try as many classes and styles as you wish before choosing. Dance is an active and engaging art. The best way to experience it is to actively engage! To help you with this, Turning Pointe Dance offers several Free Trial Weeks throughout the year, and keeps registration for school year session classes open through January 31.
Step 5: Pray About It!
As Colorado Springs’ premiere faith-based dance studio, we encourage a prayerful approach to anyone considering new classes. Are you on the fence about trying a class? Pray about it! Not sure if one of your dance classes is right for you? Pray about it! Your creator knows you better than anyone else. Invite Him into the decision process, and open your heart to the ways in which He will work through the gifts and talents He gave you.
Need some more help? Check out our quick reference for dance genres, class descriptions and options for pathways in dance here. Then mark your calendar… our next free trial week starts December 11!