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| What kind of classes do you offer and what are the costs? |
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We offer:
Group Classes - For couples
and singles. Learn to dance while having fun and meeting new
people! Our Friday Beginner Classes are very popular and enjoyable.
Cost: $7.00 a person. Weekly Practice Dance
follows the Friday class so you can practice your new steps
and dance till midnight for *no extra cost!
Private Classes - Learn or
polish your steps or technique while getting an undivided
attention from your teacher. You'll learn only the dances
that interest you, at the pace that is comfortable for you.
Private lessons, which are dependent upon the teacher and
floor availability, must be booked in advance. Cost: $30.00
- $40.00 for 55 min. lesson.
Kids and Teen Dance Classes
- Give your children a gift of a lifetime hobby and let them
join thousands of kids already involved in competitive Dancesport.
Whether taken seriously or just for fun, dancing will benefit
your children in many ways:
- great exercise, helps to
develop good posture, grace and balance
- kids become more confident,
they gain good social skills
- dancing develops musicality
and love for music
Cost: $4.00 a person for 55 min. lesson or $16.00
a month.
Wedding Preparation - We teach
and choreograph the First Dance to the music of your choice
(if you don't have a song, we help you find music from our
beautiful collection ). You can bring people from your wedding
party if you wish, up to 4 couples. We teach you how to walk
on the dance floor, look good and relaxed and finish the dance
in a romantic pose. So get one less worry off your head and
start learning your First Dance now! Cost: $30.00 for
55 min.
*Practice Dance is free only if you take the group class that
precedes it. If you come just for the Practice Dance alone, it is still $7.00
a person.
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| What kind of shoes do I need? |
The shoes are very important for a dancer. At the
beginning you can even bring sneakers, but soon you will realize that they will
stick to the floor and make it difficult for you to turn and spin properly. So
will any rubber-sole shoes.
As the steps get more complex and require more skill,
you will soon realize that you need better shoes. Plastic soles are also not ideal
- they allow you to spin easier but are too slippery. The best shoes have suede
soles. Leather soles are also good. You can have suede soles put on the soles
of your most comfortable shoes. Some more advanced dancers have special dance
shoes - pumps for standard dances and opened-toed shoes for Latin dances (lady's
shoes). Those shoes cost between $130-$160 and you can choose and order them from
many catalogues available at our Studio.
Ladies favor shoes with 1-3 inch heels. Platform shoes
and sandals are not good for dancing. They are too heavy, the soles are too thick
and don't bend or they fall off. It is hard to concentrate on dancing and try
to keep your shoes on!! Some ladies wear character shoes and enjoy them a lot!
So, basically wear whatever feels comfortable but give yourself the best chance
to dance and learn well and safe!
Please, try not to wear the same shoes
you have worn outside, or if you must - just wipe them really
well. The sand and dirt will make the floor more slippery therefore
dangerous and can damage our beautiful hardwood floor.
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| What should I wear? |
To group classes and private lessons you can wear
anything you feel comfortable in. Jeans, T-shirts, skirts, leggings are all right.
Wear something that won't restrict your
movements but not too loose so the instructor can see if your
body is moving correctly. Studio Dance Parties are semiformal
or formal. Sometimes we have theme dances like Halloween, Masquerade
Ball etc. where you can wear costumes as well. Practice Dances
are casual.
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| Do I need a partner? |
No, you don't need a partner. If you have a partner,
bring one. People often come by themselves and find partners here, sometimes with
the assistance from the instructor.
You don't need a partner all through
the class. We teach steps separate to ladies and men and we
make sure one knows her/his steps well before joining in with
the partner. Dancing with different partners helps you to dance
better. Don't be afraid to ask more experienced students to
dance. They are very willing to help and encourage beginner
dancers.
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| How soon will I feel comfortable on the dance floor? |
At our Pre-Bronze classes you learn basics of 3 Latin
and 3 Standard dances. From this easy start you can continue learning at the Bronze,
Silver and finally Gold level.
Every Friday after Pre-Bronze class
we hold Practice Dances from 9 PM till midnight. At those Practice
Dances there is a wide range of skill level among the dancers.
Some students have been dancing for several years, some only
few weeks. You can see that some dancers are moving more comfortably
on the dance floor than others. The only secret is practice.
The more you dance, the more confident you will feel dancing
and the more you will enjoy it! Don't be afraid to ask more
experienced dancers for a dance. Dancing is a social hobby and
those good dancers are thrilled to help and welcome new faces
on the dance floor. As they say "the more, the merrier.." You
can also learn a lot from watching others that are better than
you. Once more…. Practice, practice, practice and that's what
the Friday Practice Dances are designed for.
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| Wedding Preparation |
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We teach and choreograph the First Dance to the music of your choice (if you don't have a song, we help you find music from our wide collection ). Our skilled instructors will teach you how to walk on the dance floor, look confident & relaxed and finish your First Dance in a romantic pose. So get one less worry off your head and start learning your First Dance now! Our Studio is a very busy place, so in order to avoid disappointment of not being able to book your lessons at your preferred times - please book as early as possible. Cost: $30.00 for 55 min. A Group rate is also available for your Wedding Party.
Ted Motyka Dance Studio is affiliated with The Evergreen Village - the ultimate wedding facility.
If you haven't chosen the venue for your wedding yet, please check www.theevergreenvillage.com
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