The best reason to choose private dance lessons over group classes is that you get all the time and attention to yourself. Everyone learns differently and during a private lesson your instructor will focus just on you and will determine whether you need to work more on steps, technique or styling. We have taught ballroom dancing to all levels of students here in Monterey/Carmel/Salinas CA and our expensive experience enables us to recognize which approach will work best for you. For some people, it might feel a little scary to begin learning to dance through group classes. That's why a lot of people prefer to start with private instruction where they can learn to feel confident on the dance floor and be able to dance with other people.