Frequently Asked Questions
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Cost
of Lessons & Getting
Started!
If
you are new to ballroom
dancing, we suggest that
you start off with our
introductory lesson.
This lesson consists of three
(3) 30 minute Private
Lessons, one (1) Group
Class Lesson, and one
(1) Practice Party
for you or you and a
partner for only $25.00!
Private lessons can be
scheduled at your
convenience. After our
introductory lesson our
prices vary since all of
our students' programs
are designed to fit our
students' learning
ability and desire.
For your convenience we
accept a variety of
payment types, including
Visa, Mastercard and
Discover.
The Fred Astaire Dance
Studio of the Sandhills
is just a phone call
away! Call to set
up your first private
lesson, and we'll take
it from there!
Do I Need a Partner?
NO. At Fred
Astaire Dance
Studios we teach
both singles and
couples. If
you join us as a
single student, your
instructor will take
the place of your
partner for your
private lessons.
Our group and
practice lessons
will provide plenty
of opportunity
for single students
to meet other
students with the
same interests and
goals.
What is a Private
Lesson?
Private lessons
consist of one
student or a
couple working
with one
instructor.
These lessons
provide the most
benefit and ease
for learning to
dance since all
material is
catered to the
individuals
learning ability
and desire.
A couple may be
accompanied by
one or two
instructors
depending on the
needs of the
students.
Private lessons
are by
appointment
only.
What is a Group Lesson?
A
group lesson
consists of
several
students
learning
from one
instructor.
Students
concentrate
primarily on
the basic
steps and
technique.
Our group
lessons
cover a wide
level of
dancing
providing
all levels
of students
with the
opportunity
to join our
classes.
Check out
our studio
calendar to
find this
months
schedule.
What is a
Practice
Party?
Our
practice
lessons
prepare
you for
dancing
socially
and
allow
you to
apply
material
learned
in your
lessons
without
the
pressure
of the
public
eye upon
you.
Some
Practice
Parties
are
themed,
include
appetizers
and
beverages
and are
held
every
Friday
night .
Our
students
attend
to have
fun,
learn,
and get
the
chance
to dance
with
others.
Check
out our
studio
calendar
to find
this
months
schedule.
What
Do
We
Teach?
Our
goal
is
to
prepare
you
to
dance
with
confidence
in
any
social
situation.
Our
curriculum
consists
of
several
basic
dances
that
will
allow
you
to
dance
anywhere,
with
anyone,
on
any
occasion!
The
most
common
dances
are
Fox
Trot,
Waltz,
Tango,
Rumba,
Cha-Cha,
Swing,
Mambo,
Meringue,
Samba,
Hustle,
and
by
request
Viennese
Waltz,
Bolero
and
Paso
Doble.
How
Should
I
Dress
for
My
Lesson?
Wear something comfortable that won't inhibit your movements. Of course, comfortable shoes are recommended! We suggest a pair of leather-soled shoes, no sneakers or rubber -soled shoes. For the ladies we suggest a low heel shoe with a back.
Is it Difficult to Learn to Dance?
NO. Most people believe that they have two left feet, but we believe that anyone can learn to be comfortable and have fun on the dance floor! Our trophy system of instruction makes it easy to learn. It will take time to learn the various dances and a repertoire of steps. However, the learning is easy and fun. A steady approach with periodic practice will produce visible results in a short period of time.
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