Lesson Types
Private Lessons:
Private lessons are the best way to learn well and quickly. At Starz Ballroom, students can schedule private lessons Monday through Friday from 10am to 10pm, and Saturday they can schedule by appointment only. Our private lesson is 45 minutes in duration. Sometimes students take a double private lesson meaning two 45 minute sessions together. Additionally, a couple may elect to an exchange lessons. Meaning they split with two different teachers at the same time. Usually, those students learn 3 to 4 times faster.
Why to Choose Private lessons?
The benefits for choosing private lessons over group classes is that the lessons are purely structured to the needs of that student. The teaching goes at that dancer’s pace, whether they learn slower or faster than most people. Individual, personalized attention will be given to improve your technique and your dancing skills which will give you the confidence to dance well, in any situation. Whether you want to compete or dance socially private lessons are the preferred recommendation.
In a private lesson, the teacher is afforded the opportunity to see everything the student is doing and is likely to have an opinion on it. This can be frustrating at first, but it is a great way to improve quickly. For anything beyond basic social dancing, private dance lessons are an absolute necessity.
Our teachers are well-trained in a wide variety of dances. If the students have no dance experience, the teacher will likely suggest a plan for meeting the student’s goals and then start with the very basics. In those lessons, students can ask as many questions as they need to, and the teacher will explain things as needed until the student understands the concept.
Group Lessons:
Some people are too shy to try a group class. However, it can be a lot of fun. It is a good way for you to meet other students and make some new friends in the studio.
Our 45 minute Group Classes give students a chance to learn new dance moves and review some of steps they have already learned in a great environment.
Group Dance Lessons: Everyone is in it together
The most important thing to remember about group lessons is that everyone is there for the same reason: to learn to dance.
How Group Lessons Work
The teacher will separate the men and women and teach each their steps and patterns respectively men and women will pair up and learn to dance the pattern together with and without music. The teacher will demonstrate and answer a few questions students might have. The teacher will help the class sort through so that each couple can work as a team.
Changing Partners in a Group Classes
One aspect of group classes that some people find intimidating is the practice of trading partners, which dance teachers will often instruct the class to do. However, this is an important part of learning to ballroom dance. Changing partners helps to improve leading and following skills. In addition, if a dancer is struggling with learning a concept, dancing with other people who have already learned it will help. Couples who refuse to change partners often fall behind the rest of the class. Dancing with a variety of partners is a commonly accepted practice and is recommended for your best chance at success.
Private Groups:
We teach private groups for families, companies, schools, etc. Usually,they ask for something very specific because they are planning a special occasion like a wedding, theme parties, or special company events. Private lessons can be in the studio or on-site. The price will vary based on the individual requirements of the Private Group.
Kim and Anderson @ Lubrizol Private Party:
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Please call the studio for more information about Private Groups
Sara @ Mayor’s Ball (Westlake mayor private party)
Practice Parties:
Practice parties are important for your advancement at Starz Ballroom Studio. Parties are designed to increse your ability and confidence dancing with a partner.
Parties are designed to make a variety of partners available to practice with, to work on your leading and following skills. All while in a fun, comfortable enviroment.
Check the calendar for the dates of our parties at Starz Ballroom Studio.
