Phoenix dance studios tout benefits of dancing
What styles of dancing do you teach?
Who we talked to
Ravi Khalsa, owner
Tango Discovery
6222 N. Seventh St.
Phoenix
602-903-6532
tangoaz.com
Nicole DeKavallas, owner
Dance FX
1859 W. Guadalupe Road, Ste.150
Mesa
480-968-6177
dancefxstudios.com
Candee Martinez, manager
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
1210 E. Indian School Road
Phoenix
602-264-4612
arthurmurrayphoenix.com
Khalsa: "I teach Argentine tango only."
DeKavallas: "We teach social partner dances like salsa, swing and Argentine tango, plus we teach hip-hop."
Martinez: "All partner styles like ballroom, Latin, country and swing."
What's your favorite dance and why?
Khalsa: "Argentine tango, because it's improvisation."
DeKavallas: "Argentine tango, it's so intricate, intimate and sexy."
Martinez: "I personally don't have a favorite. I like Argentine tango, West Coast swing and the fox-trot."
Besides learning how to dance, what are some other reasons people take lessons?
Khalsa: "A lot people do it for exercise or for social reasons, like to meet other people."
DeKavallas: "There are a million benefits: to stay in shape, lose weight, add romance or relieve stress."
Martinez: "For the health and mental benefits. It promotes exercise and keeps your body young."
How do you charge for dance lessons and what's the cost?
Khalsa: "A typical private lesson package is about 12 lessons for $725. Group lessons are $15 per dancer for a two-hour lesson."
DeKavallas: "We do it in packages, and it really varies, depending on the student's goals. Our introductory lessons are two half-hour lessons for $20."
Martinez: "We have a unit system. Our students purchase a private lesson, a group session and a party. The pricing depends on the student's goals."
How often do you recommend your clients take a class with you?
Khalsa: "I'd say one lesson per week and practice three times per week would be efficient."
DeKavallas: "Realistically, they should come in about twice a week. Practicing between lessons will get them to their goals more quickly."
Martinez: "Our average client comes in once a week, but we recommend twice a week."
How do you handle the most dancing-challenged clients?
Khalsa: "I recognize people have physical limitations and I try to apply that to what they're capable of doing within the dance."
DeKavallas: "With a lot of patience and explaining the dances in a variety of ways — not everyone learns to dance in the same way."
Martinez: "We have two departments. The specialist department helps new students figure out their goals. And the teaching department helps them fulfill their goals after they learn the basics."


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