I know from experience that taking a dance class as an adult can be scary... stressful... overwhelming... and a little embarrassing, if it's been a while since you've danced or you've never danced. I also know that those feelings stop some people who'd really love to enroll a dance class from taking the leap. This post is for them: How to Take an Adult Dance Class Don't worry about getting *all* the gear Some students in adult jazz classes , adult tap classes, adult ballet classes, and other dance classes for the 18 and up crowd are tempted to invest in lots of gear. Others are hesitant to invest in any gear at all. By gear, I mean shoes, leotards, dance shorts, tights, stretch bands, foot stretchers, cute dance bags, portable ballet barres, ankle weights, etc. Here's the deal: you don't need to invest in a bunch of gear to take an adult dance class. You can sign up without any gear at all. I'm never going to turn away an a student because they don't...
Dance instructor Christa Terry teaches kid, teen, and adult tap classes and jazz classes at Dance Enthusiasm in Salem, MA. Whether you've never taken a dance class or you want to get back into it, whether you're 8 or 80, you can do it!