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Tip #8 - Dance Class Level (What level should you take?):
A beginner should obviously take a beginner lesson. However many times an intermediate/advanced dancer of another dance may want to jump into the intermediate/advanced class of another dance.  This is a mistake.  All dances are different, with different names of steps and different lead-follow concepts.  Hustle is different from West Coast Swing, which is different from Lindy Hop, which is different from Ballet.  If you are new to a dance (even if you are a champion dancer in a another form), please start from the beginning.  Chances are, if you start from the beginning you will progress more quickly.

It is also polite to take the beginner class if you're taking a class with an instructor with whom you are unfamiliar.  If you are truly an intermediate dancer, the beginner class gives you an opportunity to work on some basics which might be particular to the instructor.  It also gives you the opportunity to work on your form.  If you're truly an intermediate dancer, the instructor will notice your fluidity of movement and understanding of the dance. 

How do you know if you're ready to move on to the next level?  Generally, you should have an understanding of the names of the movements, are able to lead/follow the basic elements and you know how many counts for the respective steps....then you can begin to move on...provided that you aren't holding up the majority of the class.  If you happen to be asked not to participate or to "just watch"...don't feel bad.  It's not personal (you're not bad and it isn't the teacher trying to make you feel inferior).  An instructor is responsible for the safety and effective learning of the entire class.  Sometimes it's best to have someone watch instead of participate because it might risk other's learning experience.  A student shows disrespect to other dancers, the teacher and him/herself when trying to jump into a level that is beyond their current ability.  Don't lose heart, in due time (everyone is different), most students progress naturally into the intermediate and advanced classes.

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