When you take a dance class, do you have to deal with other students who think they “know it all” and give you more directions than your instructor? Well, here are three, key ways to deal with the situation so you can focus on learning!
1. Ignore them.
If possible, don’t pay any attention to the person who is trying to tell you what to do. Focus on what you should be doing and the instruction you receive from your dance teacher or choreographer.
2. Tell them what you think!
When a particular person tells you what you need to be doing in class, simply tell that person that you are taking instruction from the teacher or choreographer only. Explain that you appreciate their input, but you really need to focus on what the person in charge is telling you to do.
Be polite, but let the annoying person know that you have a professional mindset and don’t have time for someone to tell you what to do, other than the instructor or choreographer.
3. Talk to your dance teacher or choreographer.
Is the person still being pushy and annoying? Take some time to talk to your instructor or choreographer privately.
Explain that you are having an issue with a particular student who is always telling you what to do and that you don’t appreciate it. Your teacher or choreographer will know that that is unprofessional behavior and probably have a discussion with the annoying person.
You are in control!
When it comes right down to it, other people cannot control how you think. Only you can control how you react to what someone tells you. With this in mind, don’t let a pushy person get to you. Know that they are probably insecure with their dancing and are jealous of your ability when they act in this manner.
Your job as a professional dancer is to deal with the situation quickly and not let it get to your dancing. After all, when you are in dance class, you are there to learn and improve your technique. And it’s not fair to be distracted by someone else who does not have that same attitude!
For more information on topics like this, check out the dance class entries here.
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