JGN Dance Attic is a dance school on Gray Street in Perth. It provides tuition across social and studio dance for people in the city and the surrounding area. With warm early feedback from those who have attended, it suits anyone wanting a personable place to learn. Beginners and improvers alike can find their footing here.
One reviewer summed up the mood simply, praising the teaching in glowing terms, and that enthusiasm points to a supportive, encouraging room. It is a good match for people who respond well to a teacher who invests in their progress.
The programme takes in ballroom dancing in Perth, salsa classes, line dancing and more, so there are dance lessons in Perth to suit different tastes. Adult dance classes in Perth feature regularly, and sessions are generally pitched by level so beginners are not left behind. A typical class moves from warm-up through key figures to short combinations you can practise. Over time you gather a repertoire you can carry onto a social floor.
A newcomer can expect a friendly introduction and no assumption of prior knowledge before the technical work begins. Wear something you can move freely in and shoes with a smooth sole for turning. There is no need to bring a partner to take part.
The studio is within Perth itself, so it is easy to reach from around the city; check your route and parking ahead of your first class.
Best dance teacher ever!!
Work it girl— Scott Campbell
Start with a beginners' group class covering hold, timing and a few simple figures. You then build gradually, adding private lessons later if you want to refine detail.
The waltz is a common first dance because its slow three-count is easy to feel. Some prefer the social foxtrot as an entry point instead.
The basic salsa step comes quickly, though timing and smooth partner work take a little longer. Most beginners are dancing simple patterns within a few classes.
Yes, salsa classes assume no experience and start from the very first step. You learn the footwork on its own before adding turns.
Typical moves include the grapevine, step-touch, kick-ball-change, pivot turn and shuffle. Most dances are built from short patterns like these.
A short, repetitive dance with a low step count is the easiest place to begin. Ask which one the class is doing so you can pick it up quickly.