Is it possible to learn to dance by watching a screen?
How to offer quality online dance lessons?
admin timp·Reading time: 7 min.
24 June 2021
As management software for academies, many of themdanceacademies, we know very well that online dance classes are opening a gap lately, being a very interesting complement to those that are performed physically in the academies, rather than an alternative.
Why do some people prefer them? Are all dance academies prepared to offer quality dance classes? Do you know how to do it?
And the most important thing…
In this article we are going to answer this and other questions with a very good rhythm, the rhythm of our words.
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Do online dance classes work?
It is very understandable to ask this question.
It is hard to believe that an activity as physical as dancing can be learned online, without the face-to-face attention of dance teachers.
However, if you think about it, human beings learn largely through observation, imitating what they see.
So it is not surprising that dance can also be learned telematically, either by taking videotaped classes as a reference or by attending live classes through an online platform.
The latter is undoubtedly the best option for learning to dance from a distance, but recorded classes are also a good possibility, as you will soon see.
In this way, learning dance online is already a path chosen by many students and schools -sometimes out of necessity and others for personal preferences-, and there is a wide variety of classes available to anyone who wants to learn any style of dance.
The best online dance classes
Here we are going to show you the repertoire of dance classes that you can find online.
You have to choose from: free online dance classes, aimed at the little ones of the house, through social networks, to lose weight…
As you can see, each style of online dance class suits a particular need, so take a look at these types of classes and choose the one that fits you:
Free online dance lessons
If you prefer to start in the world of dance with free content, the Internet is a good place to learn the basics of dance.
Tutorials on YouTube, websites with free video content… there are hundreds of classes that will allow you to practice at least the basic steps of the dance you like.
In addition, a plus is that you can pause the class and rewind as many times as you want to practice a particular step.
The only drawback of this type of online dance classes is that they are neither personalized nor in real time.
They are recorded and you will not have any advice on your progress, nor posture correction, nor any of the advantages of an online class in which you actively participate as a student.
Online dance classes for children
Among the large number of recorded dance classes that can be found online, there are those aimed at children.
The big difference with the classes for adults is the approach given to children’s classes: they tend to have a more casual tone, in more colorful spaces, with a selection of more youthful themes, etc.
We can find from classic dance classes to more modern or new styles, such as Tik Tok Dance, the way of dancing in the famous social network that triumphs among teenagers.
Online dance classes for weight loss
In general, practicing any dance is exercise and we can lose weight if we do it regularly.
But there are types of dance that are specially designed to put the body to burn calories like an oven, and you can find online classes to practice them from wherever you want.
Some popular online dance styles to lose weight are Zumba or Beat Fit, which will make you sweat while you have a great time.
Live online dance lessons
This type of training makes the difference with the rest of online dance classes, because being live you have important additional advantages:
You consult your doubts to the teachers whenever you need it, and in real time, not in a forum.
The most common is to do it by live chat.
Community is created, both between teachers and students and among students.
This increases motivation and facilitates the learning process.
Classes are adapted to the progress you make as a group or individually(depending on whether it is a group or individual class), so sometimes teachers may choose to move faster if your current level is good or, conversely, slow down a little if you need to reinforce the fundamentals learned before practicing more complex steps.
Live online dance classes have been widely accepted in recent months due to the need for many academies to continue offering classes during the pandemic, and it is certainly a modality that is here to stay.
At TIMP it was clear to us right away and that is why we launched our Streaming service to be able to give online classes without leaving the control panel.
Online dance classes via Instagram and other social networks.
When specific tools such as TIMP Streaming are not available to broadcast live classes, social networks can be an option to get out of the way.
Instagram and Facebook, for example, allow live videos to be recorded and uploaded to the academy’s account on any of these networks.
Despite this, their options are limited, so those academies that want to offer a quality online service, which becomes another line of business to take advantage of, should look for a professional solution.
How to give online dance lessons
The online format has its own codes, but well planned, an online dance class can be as attractive as an in-person one, and also offer you additional advantages.
In this blog we have previously discussed how to prepare online classes as attractive as in-person classes, and these tips are perfectly applicable to online dance classes.
Take a look at them because you will find very practical recommendations to better connect with your students on the other side of the screen, transmit concepts effectively and take advantage of the features of the video platform to solve group and individual doubts.
And if you have time, it’s also worth taking a look at our article on technical tips to make irresistible online classes, where you will learn interesting things such as the best place to place the camera, tricks to make sound your best ally during the class or how to make the most of the potential of lightin your live video sessions.
Platforms for online dance classes
As we mentioned a moment ago, when teaching online classes it is important to have a specific toolbecause it is designed exclusively for that purpose, and that makes the work much easier, besides giving you a world of possibilities.
There are many live video platforms on the market, but if you manage a dance academy with TIMP, the most convenient for you is to use our own Streaming module that you can activate in your control panel.
In addition to all the tools included for a quality live broadcast, a great advantage of using Streaming is that your studentswill be able to book directly from the mobile app the online sessions you create in your calendar.
And if that wasn’t enough, they also have the option to follow the class directly on your smartphone, tablet or TV, making your online dance classes an incredible experience.
Conclusion
What a great song!
You can stop the music if you want.
Throughout this article you have seen that an online dance class can be just as good and fun as in-person classes.
In addition, we have compared the recorded dance classes with those that are broadcast live, so that you can evaluate which one interests you the most.
And if you have a dance academy, now you know it ‘s a good idea to have a professional online class tool to expand your business capacity (you’ve taken note of our favorite,right?).
If you have any questions or want to further expand your knowledge on how to offer online dance classes, let us know via the web chat or the panel, we read you.
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