Smooth & Ez

FAQ

Posted on December 22, 2008 by admin

1. Where/when are classes held?

Classes are held at the Eclipse (2820 Bladensburg Road, NE Washington DC — Google Map).  Beginner and Intermediate classes are held each Monday and Wednesday.  Beginner class starts at 6:30PM and Intermediate class begins at 8PM.  On Saturdays we offer an Adult Technical workshop from 10AM – 11:30AM and a Youth Class from 11:45 – 1:00 PM.

Smooth & Ez affiliate classes are taught in various locations throughout the metropolitan area.  Please view our Class Locations & Times page for details  for our affiliate locations.

2. Do I have to attend every class?

Classes are structure so that each lesson builds upon previous lessons.  However, we certainly understand that other obligations may prevent a student from attending every class.  So, provisions are made to ensure that those particular students get caught up on the instruction they missed.  This often means working one-on-one during class with a certified instructor.

3. What do I wear to class?

Dress comfortably.  Some students “come as they are” straight from work.  Others change into more comfortable clothing suitable for a good workout.  It is a matter of preference but keep in mind one thing:  you will sweat!

4. What about shoes?

Shoes should have leather or suede soles so that you can spin safely.  As far as heel height is concerned, some people prefer flats and others prefer to wear the type of shoes they’ll be wearing when they go out dancing?

5. Do I need to bring a partner?

We love it when spouses, significant others and friends sign up together.  We believe hand dancing to be an activity for the whole family to enjoy.  However, it is not necessary to bring a partner.  Many of our students fly solo and we boast a student to instructor ratio of  2:1 — the largest hand dance teaching staff in the area.

6. Can I bring my child?

While we understand that uncontrollable situations arise, we ask that, under normal circumstances, you not bring your little ones to the Beginner and Intermediate classes.  Unfortunately we do not have the facilities or staff to look after them properly.  Smooth & Ez has youth classes on Saturdays from 11:45am – 1:00pm.  Our kids are some of the most talented and accomplished children we have ever seen (if we do say so ourselves).  We encourage you to make your family part of our family.

7. Where can I purchase Hand Dance music?

Lawrence “Brad” Bradford is our resident expert on Hand Dance music.  His knowledge includes musical styles suitable for Old School and New School Hand Dance and the Bop.  He can help you pick out music based on your personal interests and tempo preference (slow, medium or fast).  If you are currently attending classes at the Eclipse on Monday, Wednesday or Saturday just stop by the DJ booth and ask Brad before or in-between classes.  If you would prefer, please send an email request to smoothandez@gmail.com and include your contact information and Brad can contact you personally.

If you have questions that are not listed here please leave a comment below so that one of our staff can get back to you.