Prepare for Your First Lesson
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What to Wear
This style of dance doesn't need any special gear - most of our students wear casual or business clothes to their lessons. Remember that at heart, ballroom dancing is a social activity more than a sporting activity, so wear something that would fit in at a cafe, not something that would fit in at the gym. Eventually you'll want to get dance shoes, but dress or business shoes are fine to start with.
BOTTOMS
Whether you choose pants or a skirt, make sure that you can freely take long striding steps. Also check that whatever you wear will behave itself while you're dancing - you want pants to stay up and skirts to stay down! Jeans are fine, but they can be a bit hot to dance in. If you wear a skirt, it's a great idea to wear sports or dance briefs under it just in case.
TOPS
Wear something that lets you lift your arms up without binding. Please make sure your shoulders, armpits, upper arms, and back are covered so no-one has to hold sweaty skin! If you sweat a lot, feel free to bring a spare shirt and/or wear a cotton undershirt to keep yourself dry.
SHOES
Avoid sports shoes! Eventually dance shoes will make everything easier for you, but until you have some, dress shoes or business shoes with a smooth sole are the best option. Make sure they're secure on your foot. If you wear heels, go for whatever heel height you feel most comfortable in.