The Adult Beginner
Ballroom Blueprint
Getting ready for your very first ballroom trial class? Avoid these 5 beginner mistakes that lead to sweaty palms at check-in, stiff “robot arms” on the dance floor, and that sinking feeling you don’t belong (and how to fix them — even if you’ve got two left feet).
💃 5 concise lessons delivered straight to your inbox — one per day, each focused on avoiding a specific beginner mistake.💃 15+ practical tips for feeling confident before, during, and after your first ballroom class.💃 5 “quick-fix checklists” (what to wear, how to connect, how to recover when you blank, etc.) so you can put advice into action immediately.💃 Simple partner exercises you can practice at home — even without music — to build real connection skills.💃 A clear game plan for turning your trial class into a doorway into community (instead of a one-off “nice evening”).
Everything you need to walk into your first ballroom class with confidence, dance with ease alongside a partner, and feel like you truly belong in the community.
Written by Sharon de Jong, a former formation ballroom competitor, inspired by 15+ years of helping new dancers feel welcome, confident, and connected in the ballroom community.
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Here's everything that's inside:
Day 1: How to avoid the #1 beginner misstep — showing up unprepared. Learn exactly what to wear, what to bring, and how to walk in with confidence instead of sweaty palms.Day 2: Why ballroom isn’t a solo sport — and the three simple connection habits that prevent stiff “robot arms” and awkward posture.Day 3: The mindset shift that stops frustration in its tracks. Discover how to learn steps without blanking mid-dance or comparing yourself to others.Day 4: The unspoken etiquette every ballroom dancer needs. Master 5 easy social cues so you feel welcome (instead of worrying you offended someone).Day 5: How to turn your trial into a doorway into community. Follow these simple steps so you don’t leave with “I don’t belong” — but with a clear path forward.
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P.S. If you don't find the email in your inbox in the next couple of minutes, please check your spam folder...Chances are it ended up there.(Since I'm relatively new to sending emails to my list, sometimes the "email algorithms" think I'm a robot! 🤷🏻)