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How To Practice
2nd Edition

Here are some tips on how to practice efficiently

1. Go over the new Step several times on your own till you "get" it and know you have it. Get the Step and the rhythm of it. Practice it slow till you get it, then speed up gradually until you can do it pretty fast.
2. The best time to practice is right after class or right in class on your own. A few repetitions will do it if you do it right away. Ask for that time to practice it. If you want me to go over it again, ask. Keep asking until you learn it. Learning the step is the most important thing, because you will not have difficulty over and over again with it, if you do this, and you can be present for learning what's next.
3. Review the Step before coming to class. Just go over it a few times to make sure you've got it.

How to Learn the Transitions

To learn the sequence of the STEPS, that is, the dance--learn the transitions. Practice the end of one Step and the beginning of the next a few times until you "get" it. Once you have the transitions, you have the sequence. When you get this far, review the sequence a few times. Once you have the sequence, you have the dance. Once you have the dance, you can really relax and enjoy it!

General Tips for Fun and Enjoyment
1. Come to class a few minutes early to have time to sign in, get any new handout, put on your tap shoes and say hello.
2. Take a personal break if you need one. Take care of yourself.
3. Be sure you can see and hear me. Ask to revolve the rows if you want. Ask me to speak louder. Ask to be shown the step again. In other words, be responsive and take part in the learning process.
(Of course this can get out of hand if everyone does it a lot, so be sensitive to this.)
4. Stay hydrated.
5. As much as possible try to visit with others before or after class, not during class. - (Thanks!)
6. See making mistakes as fine-- as opportunities. That's how you learn.
Don't worry about anything. The bottom line - is FUN!

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