As a dance style there are many aspects of locking that are appealing. The big moves, the funkiness, the costumes and a lot more. So if you are a beginner looking to learn locking what choices should you make?
Is it better to learn from a locking dance DVD or by taking lessons with a locking teacher? There are advantages to each method and I aim to highlight these in the coming article.
The big advantage of taking lessons with a teacher is the class environment. When you are in the same room, if you do not understand how something is done or want further clarification or explanations these are possible.
In effect what you have is the chance to have a dialogue, which of course is not possible with a DVD. Also there's something about being in the same room as someone that makes you pay more attention. So if you're the type of person that finds you're easily distracted then you may well find a real life teacher to be beneficial.
You are also going to be working locking techniques and skills for the duration of the class so you know that you will get some practise done. With a DVD that decision lies with you, you don't have anyone holding you accountable.
Now moving onto the choice of learning locking from a tutorial DVD. It is possible that the place where you live may be a town without many locking enthusiasts, and there may not be any teachers nearby to guide you along.
If this is the case then the DVD is another option you have. One advantage of a DVD is that it is relatively fast paced so you will normally learn a lot of material in a disc lasting one hour. This is good if you're a relatively fast learner.
A DVD can work the other way too and be good if you consider yourself to be a slower learner. The fact that you have all the explanations there that you can rewind and forward offers you the ability to expend more time and energy on areas you encounter difficulties in.
It is great to be able to pace your learning at a tempo that is just right for you, and you can also use your practise time more effectively this way.
Furthermore when it comes to practise, with a real life lesson you will have to remember a lot of the moves as you head off home. With a DVD the moves will be there and easy to reference should you ever need reminding of how to do one.
So there you have it, a guide to the advantages of a DVD and of real life lessons so you can make a wise decision based on your personal learning preferences. It should be noted that even if you decide to go the route of the DVD and it is the cheaper option for you, at some point you should try and get into a real life lesson.
Certain things you may well find you get a much better understanding of when learning in person. You have two ways of learning that can support each other when used smartly.
Kevin Shwe (Strawberry KS) is a locking teacher living in London, UK. He offers locking lessons in London, as well as many online videos and a locking dance DVD called 'Introduction To Locking' available worldwide. Find out more about his DVD and videos at http://www.lockingvideos.com
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