Answering the most commonly asked questions before learning dance

I started learning dance at the tender age of 3. Dance is one of my favorite topics when it comes to blogging.  My Journey in dance has been a roller coaster ride. But nowadays living in the modern era people have a lot of questions related to dance as a beginner. That is why, Here are some commonly asked questions when people ask about learning dance where I have tried to clear your doubts. I hope these answers will help you out if you are planning to learn dance. 

How long does it take to learn dance?

Well, it totally depends on how fast you can grasp the art and how perfectly you can do it. However, the average classical dancer takes 5-6 years to learn and adapt to the dance style. This may be a little difficult at first. But once you are skilled in the art you can easily. However, learning any form of art takes little time. But most importantly, you must enjoy the journey of training and practice as much as possible. 

Can I learn to dance at an older age?

Of course! Learning any kind of art needs no age barrier. Learning at a tender age has the advantage of shaping the body according to that form. But, this is not common in all cases. If you are flexible enough and you are passionate about dance you can learn anytime.

Can you dance for a living?

Yes. Dancers make a good amount of money. There are a ton of career avenues for dance and you can definitely turn it into a career. Some of the best dance career avenues are:

1. Performer- Anything that is not served to you on a plate at the initial stage. You might not get a juicy paycheck, and get invited to any prestigious dance festival, But, you can now start your career by attending smaller programs, or you can begin with your own projects. So that you be recognized in the art community and you get invited.
2. Training- opening an own institute or assisting some established trainer, One of the best ways to start is that you can open an online school with some small workshops,
3. Choreography for performance films. Advertisements, I have written a separate blog where you get detailed guidance. Click here.
4. Youtuber- making amazing dance videos, Click here for another detailed blog related to dance videos
5. Researcher- this is one of the prestigious jobs, and you will be thrilled to know more about our culture and help in preserving our heritage.

Which is the easiest dance form to learn?

I don’t want to scare anyone, but every dance style is difficult in the beginning, and every dance style is easy when you are skilled in it. The only thing you must remember is you should trust your guru and keep practicing regularly.

Can I learn to dance at home?

Nowadays, online tutoring has become the new normal. So, in this situation, we can learn to dance at home. Only you cannot learn this skill with some online recorded courses. You need to enroll in a qualified trainer so that he/she can guide you if you are going wrong while doing some movements or to correct your gestures. 

Can I dance even if I have any medical Condition?

Do you bother while you are dancing at a wedding or a party? Then why worry? If you are planning to learn some difficult or classical dance style, it is always better to Consult a doctor before you start. But, if you are just going to learn for fun or fitness, there is no harm.

In a nutshell, Learning dance is a wonderful art form. This neither requires any age limit, nor it has any gender barrier. So, if you really want to learn dance, no matter what form it is, just start learning.