"When you improve a little every day, eventually big things happen. Not tomorrow, not the day after, but eventually a big gain is made. Don't look for big improvement. Seek the small improvements one day at a time. That's the only way it happens, and when it happens, it lasts."
Quote by John Wooden, one of the most successful basketball coaches in the history of college basketball
If I get discouraged because it doesn't seem like I'm making progress, I remind myself of this quote. Then I get help with lessons.
Dance Lessons
Cinema Ballroom
Cinema Ballroom is one of my favorite studios in Minneapolis/St. Paul. I've always denied myself private lessons because they seemed too expensive, but you definitely get your money's worth at Cinema. Every week that you take a private lesson you get free unlimited group classes and could literally dance for hours each day. Cinema also has dance parties and opportunities to perform in the studio or to compete around the United States. They also have a frequent dancer program where you can earn free lessons or other rewards. Cinema Ballroom is a great place for dancers of all ages. Visit their website.
Here's one of the Cinema Ballroom students . . . Leonard C. Ferrington Jr.
Four Seasons Dance Studio
Four Seasons is my other favorite studio in the Twin Cities. What I like about Four Seasons is the variety of dance styles they teach - like Kizomba. Although Kizomba (my Portugal dance) is very popular in Europe, it's almost unheard of in Minnesota. Fortunately, Four Seasons teaches Kizomba and I was able to learn it before I left for Portugal. I plan to return to Four Seasons to learn other dances not offered at some studios - Blues Dance, Zouk (Brazilian Lambada), Jitterbug and to attend milongas (Tango dance parties). Visit their website.