So, we finally had our first students' performance smoothly done, and what happened next?
Did we have big applause?
Absolutely!
Did we have a lot of enrollments?
Absolutely not!
Ah... yes, that would be the reality you have to face. One thing I have to make it clear, we did not get a lot of enrollments was not a result of our 'bad' performance- they were not professionals, they were definitely not professionals and that would be what we would like to promote: non-professional dancers could dance a reasonable dance!
At the end of the performance, student performers were briefly interviewed and told the audience how their learning experience was and also told people how the class had been, of course they mentioned about how they liked my class and how little time they could manage to squeeze out for that extra 'big' show (for amateur, any tiny performance would be 'big'), and they were pleased with what they achieved.
The interview did give what we expected, people became interested in our schedule and apparently, spending little time to get into shape and at the same time grab some confidence sounded a good deal. People called and asked about classes. And a few of the inquiries turned out to be enrollments, which was good news. However, they mostly came and quit so only few among those retained, which was not good news. So in the end, we had just one student gained.
Now you may wonder, why I would say 'worthy'. Although it is really a time consuming, my current student will then have a target, have a purpose, have a concern that will drive them to perfect. Besides, they enjoy the achievement (of being able to dance reasonably well with not too much time input), and they could invite their families and friends to watch them... In short, the applause itself is a motivation and I believe that even no new students will be gained the effort would still be justified.
Most of all, we all enjoy the time being spent. I, in particular, enjoy seeing people enjoy dancing.
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