The other night, I was intrigued when a fellow adult student was talking about her private lessons with Lady Cheerleader. At 45 years old and slightly overweight, she credits these lessons with finally giving her the push to go on pointe. While we were all patting her on the back and giving her the ol’ attagirl, I wondered to myself what exactly goes on in a private lesson.
Theoretically I know that all private lessons, be they in piano or gymnastics or math, are customized to the student’s needs. That’s the whole point, right? The lessons go at the student’s pace and the teacher’s attention is 100% focused on you. But in ballet, what else goes on? Is there barre work too? Adagio? Allegro? Might there be a little bit more talking or explaining? Maybe a handout or two?
See, I have no idea. Not that I’m considering private lessons at this point. I’m still an uberbeginner and still kind of muddling my way through. Maybe in a year, or maybe when I’m getting ready to attend Sunking, I’ll consider it. At $60 a pop, it’s definitely on the pricey side and this isn’t exactly an economy conducive to splurging. But I’m pleased to know that if ever I need that extra help or push, and if/when I do get that bit of disposable income, Lady Cheerleader’s services are available for me.
