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Panache offers many different types of lessons and services, including private lessons for individuals or couples, and group lessons for dancers of different levels and interests. No partners or special shoes are required to attend any class at Panache. Below is a brief description of the types of lessons we offer.
Private Lessons:
Private lessons offer students (individuals or couples) one-on-one attention with a Panache instructor. Private lessons provide students with the opportunity to get more personalized dance instruction, which generally results in better technique and quicker learning on the dancer's part. Couples also benefit greatly from private lessons, because they can learn how to lead and follow more effectively, thus allowing the couple to dance better together. Private lessons are also great for students who would like to prepare a showcase number, such as for a wedding dance (learn more), or for performances within the studio.
Introductory Group Lessons:
Introductory group lessons are designed for dancers who would like to learn the basics of many different styles of dance. Intro lessons generally cover two dances in one session, so that students can begin to dance the different styles that are offered at Panache parties and ballroom dance events. Additionally, the intro sessions allow students to get a taste for which dances they may want to focus on in private lessons.
Beginner Group Lessons (Bronze I and II):
Beginner classes are designed for new dancers who wish to get more in-depth instruction in one kind of dance. If students attend a month's worth of beginner's group lessons, they will have a good vocabulary of moves and technique that they can use to socially dance the form they have learned.
Intermediate Group Lessons (Bronze III and IV):
Intermediate group lessons are designed for students who have learned the basic technique and moves in a particular dance, and are ready to get more in depth, and learn more figures.
Youth Group Lessons:
Youth lessons are designed for both boys and girls ages 7-12.
Open Lead and Follow:
Open Lead and follow classes are designed for students who are interested in learning the non-traditional role in ballroom and Latin dance. In other words, while men typically lead and women typically follow, "Open Lead and Follow" is a class that allows students to decide which role they wish to learn. "Open Lead and Follow" is great for members of the GLBTQ community, but straight dancers and couples can also learn a lot from dancing the opposite role from what they are accustomed to. All are welcome.
Zumba Dancefit:
Zumba is an extremely popular Latin-dance inspired aerobics class, set to Latin music. Students should arrive in comfortable shoes and clothes. Panache instructor Nancy Emerson is a certified Zumba instructor, and she is ready to get the party started!
Workshops with Tom Slater:
Tom Slater is a world champion ballroom dancer, who has been dancing and competing for over thirty years. He offers two-hour workshops covering various topics, from Cuban motion, to Body Organics, to West Coast Swing and more!
Dance Parties:
Generally, parties are preceded by an introductory lesson, where new dancers can get a basic understanding of a dance before the party begins. New students are encouraged to attend, because learning to socially dance will help you to remember and learn how to lead and follow the dances you've been working on.
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