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How much ballroom dancing experience do you need to compete well?

How long on average should you take ballroom dancing lessons before you are confident enough/good enough to compete at an amateur level? I know it can take years and years to get really good, but what about very basic competitions?

Public Comments

1. As in anything you can only trust your own talent go for it what have you to l.o.o.s.e may be thats how all the greats got good experence you can't beat it
2. depends on what shape you and your partner are in.
3. A lot of this has to do with talent and practice. Some of the best people I've seen dancing at the amateur level (in the National Championships) have only been doing it for 4+ years, but I don't know if I've seen anyone compete at that level with less than 4 years experience. Of course, you could get there in 2-3 years if you're practicing a lot, you've got a good partner and teacher, and if you're naturally good at it. And it helps if it's not a big competition (like Nationals). Good luck!