Dance Schools

There are various different kinds of dance, and their related dance schools, dance studios and dance lessons, which you can easily become involved in. Go through the list below, to get an idea of what kind of dance school you need to look for. Some dance schools have lessons in a variety of styles, others specialise in just one type.

Dance styles include:

• Classical Ballet
  
• Jazz Ballet
  
• Ballroom Dancing
  
• Flamenco / Latin Dancing
  
• Tap Dance
  
• Irish Dancing
• Scottish Highland Dancing
  
• Belly Dancing
  
• Dancersize
  
• Line Dancing
  
• Country & Western
  
• Swing Dance
  
• Folk Dance
  
• Bush Dance
• Hip Hop
• Rock 'n' Roll
• Medieval Dancing
• Various International Dance Styles such as Russian, Chinese, Indian

There are great advantages in dancing, for both children and adults. You can do it just for fun and fitness, or on a more serious level, with a view to a dancing career, or dancing competiton level. Dancing lessons are agreat way to get active and keep fit and interact with friends or partners.

Some of the good points of taking up dancing are:

• Health and fitness, dancing is excellent aerobic activity
• Can be beneficial for specific medical conditions
• Suppleness, stretchabilty
• Develops good posture and graceful movement
• Developing a sense of rhythm
• Learning step sequences helps keep the mind active and quick
• Enjoying the creativity, music and movement
• Builds confidence, often offering a chance to perform or show off skills learnt
• Certain dance styles allow participants to progress through exams, or competiton dancing, if desired
• If you have exceptional talent and dedication, dance can become a career.
• Pretty costumes, sparkles, make-up (little- and big -girls often especially like this part)
• A social activity, in the company of others who enjoy the same style. Particularly in the case of pairs type dancing, dance classes can be a good place to meet new people- and maybe even develop a relationship.
• Both women/girls and men/boys can take part in dance. Some types are especially excellent for this, such as ballroom etc, as couples dance together. Often couples can also be of the same gender, so don't be put off if you don't have a male partner who wishes to go with you- a female friend will do just as well.

Dance can be undertaken at school as a subject, and even continued into University. For especially talented dancers, there are special schools they may be accepted into, and even dance scholarships available, at tertiary institutions, or also some with ballet companies. Dance classes may be offered through some local community centres. Also, many fitness centres have dance lessons available.