Recreational Verses Competitive Dance Classes
By Mariah Rollwagen As a dance teacher, I have experienced teaching many different age groups, dance styles, and skill levels. Each class type requires a different approach and a different layout to succeed; the biggest difference in my teaching styles comes from teaching recreational dance classes verses competitive dance classes. Recreational dance classes are aimed toward giving students an outlet to express creativity and make friends. When teaching a recreational class in any age group, it is less focused on developing certain skills and more focused on building confidence and having fun. In these classes, I typically develop a plan based around what the students want to learn and the experience they want from my class. Students are encouraged to develop dance skills, but their progress is largely based around the pace they wish to learn. In recreational classes most teachers do not give harsh criticism. These classes often have one performance at the end of the year for ...