FAQS - Answers to some of the most popular questions posed by new students

Coming to a new dance class can be daunting so we try and answer your questions

With SUDC we like to make things flexible for our customers and there for we dont make our student sign up for 10 week course or payment up front. Its all nice and simple just turn up to class 10 minutes before the start and pay the instructor before the start of the class. Since we teach new choreography every week it doesn't matter what time of year you join, just run up with lots of enthusiasm .

Are all people amazing dancers who come to your classes?

All SUDC classes we welcome people of all levels since the classes are on a drop in basis there is always a mixture of people from the budding beginner to improver dancer to in some classes we have other teachers from other dance companies coming to learn something new. Since the classes are mixed level never compare yourself to others in the class everyone learns at different rates and for some people they have been training for years.

With training over the weeks and months an attending classes on a regular basis anyone can improve their fitness and coordination and improve their dance skills. Remember those people in pop videos and films are the best in the world and train every day for hours and days so to obtain a good standard which anyone can achieve with time and hard work.

I have two left feet am I beyond help?

If you can walk in time then you have rhythm. Dancing is no different learning a new skill like a language that will take alot of time, practice and patience to get confident. We always suggest that if you find the classes hard at first is to try and come to two classes a week that way you get to practice the same routine twice and become more confident with the funky moves. Noone starts classes as amazing dancers so just be patient, listen and have fun. WHAT YOU PUT IN IS WHAT YOU GET OUT!!

Are all student who attend your classes teenagers?

Definitely not! Most people who attend the adult classes are between the ages of 17 to 38 so we attract a wide variety of ages. As long as you have reasonably good fitness and a ton of enthusiasm come along and give the classes ago.

Do classes run through school holiday?

All classes run 50 weeks of the year....YESS that right you heard it you can dance through the whole year apart from two weeks at christmas....even we need a break Please note that there is no classes at bank holidays at the the Farnham and Croydon classses as the studios shut early.

What should I wear to classes?

Gone are the days of wearing MC HAMMER clothes lycra and Flashdance leg warmers. When attending class just make sure your wear clothing that you feel comfortable in doing high intensity exercise in. So clothing to wear would be baggy tracksuit bottoms, combats and a t shirt with some safe trainers for exercise and a bottle of water and your ready to get your groove on

How long does it take to be an amazing dancer?

How long is a piece of string. Like learning any skill in life it takes a long time to be good at anything and dancing is no different. Students initally find learning choreograghy challenging but over time and coming to our classes on a regular basis you will improve your coordination. Noone starts off amazing when they first start but with time and practice and keeping at it you will improve your dance skills

My sons/ daughter is 12 can they come to your classes?

The only time SUDC will allow people under the 14 years age limit on the website is if the student has already taken classes elsewhere. Although SUDC instructor are all fully CRB enhanced checked, fully insured etc the general ages is between 17 to 37 and although we welcome young adults to class this is a mature but friendly atmosphere. Also the music we play is hip hop and not general pop music whihc sometime may have explicit lyrics which maybe unsuitable for kids. Althought we try our best to limit these tracks unfortunately its hard to avoid in this genere of music.

Why should I go to Street Urban Dance Co dance classes

Actually at SUDC we suggest student trying out different Street dance classes. The thing with street dancing is every teacher and every choreographer teaches different styles and choreography. By learning various styles over time make you a more rounded dancer. With our classes we have over 14 years of dance teaching experience in the various styles of locking popping and bboying so rest assured we have the experience in these dance styles.

The key to becoming a good dancer is.........knowledge.....time.....patience, and alot of practice so by attending different classes and the main thing have a passion for learning this fantastic form of dance.