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Frequently Asked Questions
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Question: Do I need to bring a partner?
Answer:
No. We do our best to make our classes balanced between men and women or as we refer to students “leads and follows”
Question: How do I register?
Answer:
We have 4 ways:
- Online:
You can register from our "schedule" page. If you are a "New Student" click on the "register" button next to the class you want to take. If you are an "Existing Student" you can register directly using your email address and password by clicking here.
- By Mail:
Print and fill-out a registration form and mail it in will a check.
- In Person:
You can register early (or at the door) for classes with Cash, Check or Credit Card. However if this is your first time attending a class we recommend registering early to guarantee your spot in a class.
- By Phone w/Credit Card:
Find the Dance Class or Classes you want to take on this Description page, then go to the Schedule page to see if they fit into your schedule. Once you decided on the class to take you can call us with your Credit Card. We'll ask you a few Registration questions and get you signed up.
Question: Can I get a refund on a class?
Answer: No. We will issue you a credit that is good for one year. More details are available on our Registration Info page.
Question: What kind of shoes should I wear?
Answer: These are recommendations. You can start out with whatever you have available for now.
- We recommend that you bring your shoes. This keeps them clean and dry.
- Shoes work best if they are boots or shoes that lace, or buckle. This keeps them on your feet without your toes needing to grip them. Slip-ons are not recommended.
- The bottom or sole of the shoe works best if it slides. The best material is either suede (aka: brushed leather) or leather.
- The heel should be the same height that you are used to wearing at least in the beginning. After you have danced for a while you may decide to change the heel.
- The last thing is to dedicate this pair of shoes to dancing only. Don't wear them outside and keep them clean. A lot of people have a shoe bag or boot bag they keep them in. Change your shoes inside the facility before class and change back after class.
Question: What kind of clothes should I wear to dance class?
Answer: First, you should be comfortable. If this is your first dance class we want you to feel at home in class. You may be nervous the first time you do something new so we want you to try to just have fun.
- Dress in lightweight clothes but in layers.
- You might want to bring a cardigan sweater or light-weight jacket you can slip off during class.
- If it is really cold outside don't wear a turtle neck or sweatshirt to class. Wear lightweight clothes and a big heavy coat so you can take it off when you get here. Then you can shed layers as you warm up.
- We keep the heat lower than you would find in an office or retail store because you will be excercising and getting hot. When you arrive it may even feel cool, but once you start dancing you'll be glad we don't keep it too warm.
Question: What should I wear to a Dance?
Answer: You will probably want to follow most of what you read in the last question but depending on what the theme is for the night you are coming dancing you may want to adjust to that.
- Fridays are definetly more casual than Saturdays but not everyone likes to dress up so don't feel that you "have" to get dressed up on Saturday.
- Saturdays can vary every week depending on who comes and what mood people are in. But usually men are in Black jeans or dark slacks and nice shirts. Women wear Jeans, Skirts and Dresses. We always say to come in what you would feel like. Some women never wear jeans so that is fine. Other women never wear skirts or dresses. I hope you can see where we are going with this suggestion.
- If the night has a dress code that will be noted in the advertising. This may be for a Halloween Dance, Red & White Ball, Holiday Ball, Christmas Dance or New Year's Eve Dance. If there is no listing then you can choose for yourself.
Question: What class should I take first?
Answer:
This is a popular question and not the same answer for everyone. You must start with a beginner level (1a or 1b) class.
You may take the 1a or the 1b class your first time. It doesn't matter. They are both for beginners. We offer different turns (material) in each class so you can repeat classes and enjoy new material without having to move up in difficulty. We strongly recommend repeating classes for your muscle memory and confidence on the dance floor. People always comment on how much more fun and easier the classes are the 2nd, 3rd and 4th time they take them. You will always learn something helpful in every class.
- We recommend that you start with East Coast Swing (1a or 1b) or Jitterbug (1a or 1b) if you want to learn to Swing Dance.
- If you like Country Western Dancing start with the Country 2-Step (1a or 1b) class.
- If you like Latin music try the Salsa (1a or 1b) Class.
- If you want to Line Dance we have a beginner class on Monday evening, Tuesday or Thursday mornings at 10:00. You never need a partner for Line Dancing.
Question: What is dance floor etiquette?
Answer:
Dance Floor Etiquette is a very important way we all share the dance floor. (More to come. I'm working on a complete page of information)
Question: Where can I find more information about all kinds of dancing?
Answer: DanceTutors |
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Do you need Dance Shoes?
We carry a selection in most sizes. Try on a pair on your next visit.
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