Dance Teacher Lies: The Truth Behind the Glitter

Boss Lady - Lara Gothique - The Velvet Burlesque™

Think your dance teacher’s being honest? Think again!

From “one more time” to “this is easy” - here’s the glittery truth behind the studio lies.


Let’s be honest - every dance teacher has told a few fibs in their time.

Not the malicious kind, just the slightly sparkly untruths that slip out mid-class when the sweat is flying, the knees are clicking, and someone’s make-up has dripped halfway down their face.


So, in the name of transparency (and a bit of fun), here’s a list of the most notorious #DanceTeacherLies we’ve all heard - or said (*cough*) - at some point on the studio floor ...


"ONE MORE TIME!"

Ah yes. The most famous lie of them all.
Translation: We’re doing it (at least) five more times until we all either nail it or die trying. Probably both.
Why we say it: Because you won't give full energy unless you think it's the last one.

Psychology, darling ... TRUST THE PROCESS!



"THIS ROUTINE WILL BE PRETTY EASY."

To whom? A caffeinated spider with a ballet diploma?!
It's not easy.

At all.

It’s relentlessly layered, heavily stylised, with numerous rogue counts, and just a tiny bit of floorwork.


Speaking of which ...



"I WON’T GIVE YOU ANOTHER ROUTINE WITH FLOORWORK FOR A WHILE."

Cut to next week: full-on floor crawl and dramatic body drags, leg sweeps, and a backwards shoulder roll into a sultry hair whip.
Look, I meant it at the time, but sometimes the music demands it!



"THE NEXT ROUTINE WILL BE SLOWER."

Sure.

Slower tempo, but with twice the intricacy, four-double spins, and a facial expression that screams “I’m sultry, but don't want to look as though I'm trying too hard, except I am, and I want to look aloof, but not too aloof, while also obviously caring deeply about the seriousness of the lyrics."

Now I just look like I've got a cramp!


Pacing is a lie.

Emotions are the tempo here.



"THIS BIT’S JUST A POSE."

LOL.

It’s a pose ... with weight transfer, controlled breathing, perfectly angled fingers, facial performance that would make a drag queen weep, and core engagement worthy of an Olympic gymnast.
But yes - technically, still just a pose.



THE TRUTH?

We lie with love.

These sparkly lies are all part of the showbiz sorcery - pushing you to your limits without terrifying you in advance.
You can do it.

You WILL do it.
You will swear, you will sweat, and you might threaten to glue your knee pads on permanently – but you’ll own every move, and keep coming back for more.

Deep down, you love the lies too.



JOIN US!

Whether you’re new to Velvet Burlesque or already part of the glitter cult, you’re welcome into our dance studio anytime!

Whether you're a seasoned stage siren or a curious chaos-seeker, the dance floor is open.

Join the movement, sweat through the sparkle, and embrace the fib-fuelled fabulousness!


🔗 Book your Dance Class or Dance Workshop NOW!




Boss Lady - Lara Gothique

Founder, Curator, Choreographer, Swamp-Witch, and Slightly Feral Producer of The Velvet Burlesque™





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