Janets School of Dancing is based on Monson Street in the heart of Lincoln, offering tuition to dancers across the city. The school provides an accessible place to take up dancing, whether for the first time or after a spell away. Lessons are shaped to help pupils develop at a steady, comfortable pace. Newcomers are supported as they find their footing.
With a central Lincoln location, the school is well placed for dancers travelling in from around the city. Teaching aims to give each pupil considered attention so that both beginners and improvers can make genuine progress.
For those seeking dance classes in Lincoln, the school covers a spread of styles. Ballet classes in Lincoln work on posture and control, adult dance classes offer a relaxed way in for grown-ups, and line dancing gives a partner-free, sociable choice. Broader dance lessons in Lincoln are pitched across abilities so beginners can follow along and build up.
Wear something comfortable you can move in and bring a bottle of water. Arriving a few minutes early lets you meet the teacher and settle before the class gets going. There is no requirement to have danced before.
Monson Street places the school centrally in Lincoln, within easy reach of the city centre and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Joining a beginners' class is the easiest way in, as the hold and footwork are taught in small steps. No partner or prior experience is needed.
The waltz is often the first dance taught because its steady rhythm suits newcomers. The social foxtrot is another gentle introduction.
Yes, many adults start ballet later in life and make good progress. Adult classes build strength, posture and flexibility gradually.
It is never too late to begin. Adults of any age can take up ballet, with classes suited to their fitness and mobility.
Frequently used steps include the grapevine, the kick-ball-change, the shuffle, the pivot turn and the heel dig. Beginner routines combine a handful of these.
A short routine with a repeating pattern and few turns is the simplest to learn. Teachers tend to start newcomers on an easy dance first.