Dance FAQs
What should I wear?
It's best to wear something comfortable that allows free movement. Clothing that is too tight, or shorts and skirts that are too short will inhibit your movement and be difficult to dance in. Your instructors follow a fairly rigorous dress code, but feel free to dress comfortably, khakis or jeans are fine.
What shoes are best?
While ballroom shoes are wonderful and ultimately a great purchase for an interested dancer, the more novice dancer might want to start with a good pair of leather-soled dress shoes (not shoes with black or rubber bottoms). Ballet slippers, jazz or character shoes are usually good. Tennis shoes, flip flops, clogs, chunky heels, or rubber-soled shoes are not good to dance in. For ladies, choose a shoe that will not slide off and has either a leather or suede type sole. Heels are not necessary- just make sure they're comfortable and you can easily walk and move in them.
Do I need a partner?
You do not need a partner for classes. There will be frequent partner rotation during the classes. In fact, you learn better by dancing with different people. You will probably dance with nearly everyone in the class. Even if you compete, for your first few competitions, the club will do what it can to make sure you have someone to dance with.
What if I've never danced before?
Then you're in the right place. If you were already a pro, you wouldn't need us! Our staff and class schedules are designed to accommodate both brand new dancers as well as those more experienced. The best place to start is with one of our introductory packages and our Newcomer Series of group classes.
What are all these names of dances?
There are likely several dances in our curriculum that you've never heard of. In these you may find your favorite dance, or you may decide there are certain dances you're not interested in learning. If you've never taken a particular type of dance before, our Newcomer Series of group classes is a great place to start and be introduced to various dance styles like Swing, Latin and smooth Social dancing. You can also ask one of our Just Dance instructors for some guidance and information on various styles.
What dances do you offer?
Premier Dance offers private lessons and group classes in a variety of dance styles, including American Ballroom, International Ballroom, Nightclub Dances, Swing/Shag and Latin Styles.
Want to know more?
- Learn about Private Lessons
- Learn about Group Lessons
- Get started with our Dance FAQ Page