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Position:Home>Dancing> What should i be looking for in a dance studio?Question: What should i be looking for in a dance studio!? Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: -reputable teachers (they don't need to be certified as long as they have professional experience) -they shouldn't focus only on performing and comps -the teacher should be a bit strict with the older kids and easier on the younger ones, and she/he should seem like they really know their stuff -marley flooring, NOT wood, as that can be dangerous (think slipping on the wood or getting shin splints from jumps) -not terribly cheap but not super expensive -some form of a dress code, like no jewelry, no excessive makeup, proper dance wear, etc!.Www@QuestionHome@Com The simplest way to find out about the way a studio is run is by watching a class!. If the students are focused, have good technique, treat their teacher with respect, and are dressed in proper ballet attire, you know you've found a good school!.Www@QuestionHome@Com -Teachers need to be certifed -Clean, lots of space and hard wood floors -Very organized -Teachers must be knowledgable -Efficient -not cheap, but dont go for the most expensive one If you are looking for competiotions make sure they are a competing dance school!Www@QuestionHome@Com a focus on technique not just preparing for a competition experienced teachers a class size that fits your personal learning type ask about costs of costumes and other additional fees Ask to preview a class before you pay for a semesterWww@QuestionHome@Com -teachers certified by DEA (dance educators of america) -loose dress code -will they let you take a test class!? if so, do -ask the students at the school if they like classes -not too big because it will be impersonalWww@QuestionHome@Com exam results where dancer have managed to get to who have attended the studio facilities teachers experience/qualifications what people say about it shows and other such things such as audition success rateWww@QuestionHome@Com Just stay away from Arthur Murray!.Www@QuestionHome@Com |