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Everyone can enjoy dancing! No matter what age, shape, or size you are - if you can walk, you can dance.
If you don't know how, learning is really not as difficult as you might think.
Whatever your reasons for wanting to learn, you must first choose a dance style and there are lots to choose from. Here are some ideas to assist you:
- Appeal - Many people become inspired to learn a particular style after seeing other people dance (e.g. on television, in a movie, on stage, or out on the dance floor). Look at other dance styles to see if one of them is more appealing to you before you enrol in a class.
- Goals - Consider your reasons for wanting to learn how to dance as this might help you decide on a style. If you want to dance professionally, you might need to enrol in a variety of classes, including ballet. If your goal is to attract attention on the dance floor, a hip-hop class may be all you need. If you danced when you were younger and are getting back into it, you could pick right up where you left off.
- Preference - The best thing to do is experiment if you don't know what kind of dance you want to learn. Try a couple of classes if you can’t make up your mind. You may find that clogging around in tap shoes just doesn’t work for you or that line dancing with a bunch of strangers is invigorating. Keep trying new styles - you may be surprised what kind of dancing suits you!
Once you have decided on a dance style the next step is to find a dance class. There are many different local groups operating.
Find dance opportunities in Canterbury (CINCH).
Contact the tutor or school beforehand so you can make sure you are in a class just right for your skill and ability level.
Remember to have fun and wear clothing that is comfortable and easy to move in!
Finish Friday the fun way by learning a new style of dance and moving with your friends and family. Suitable for all ages, levels and abilities. No spectating allowed!
Dates: Fridays from 9th August to 13th September 2024.
Time: 6 to 7pm.
Location: Selwyn Sports Centre (70 Broadlands Drive, Rolleston).
Cost: $5 per person. Bookings are required.
Find out more about the Term 3 Variety Dance Club classes, including how to secure your tickets (Humanitix).
Come along to these FREE fun drop-in sessions to try a new dance style!
Details:
- Tuesday 17th September (7.30 to 9pm): Scottish Dance at Lincoln Event Centre;
- Wednesday 18th September (1 to 3pm): Line Dancing at the Rolleston Community Centre;
- Thursday 19th September (6 to 7.30pm): Bhangra at the Rolleston Community Centre;
- Tuesday 24th September (7.30 to 9pm): Scottish Dance at Lincoln Event Centre;
- Wednesday 25th September (1 to 3pm): Line Dancing at the Rolleston Community Centre; and
- Thursday 26th September (6 to 7.30pm): Bhangra at the Rolleston Community Centre.