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How to Start Ballroom Dancing. Get your feet moving with this advice. You will need Internet
access Comfortable clothes and shoes Dance instructor Confidence and ballroom dancing
shoes (optional). Step 1. Research different types of ballroom dance styles. Choose one
you want to learn. Step 2. Call local dance studios or community education centers and
sign up for a beginner's class. Step 3. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes. Proper
ballroom dance shoes will not be required at your first class but your instructor may
recommend a pair later on. Step 4. Show up at the first class and bring your confidence.
Each class will get easier once you have mastered the basics. Usually you will not need a partner.
You will switch off during the class and end up dancing with everyone. Step 5. Keep attending
classes to continue improving your skills. Eventually you'll be swinging your partner
around the floor with ease. Did you know Fred Astaire earned the Lifetime Achievement Award
in 1981 from the American Film Institute.