You certainly want to make the most of your time with a lesson with the pro. So if you go in there with something to show him (your rumba routine for example)that'll give you something to work on. Good luck with your rumba--and let us know how it goes! Alicia

I do have a coach he competes Pro/Am and I take lessons from him I'm sorry if that caused any confusion. Bill Sparks is a visiting Pro he is coming back later on this month. 1a2 3a4 and The Ditz thank you so much for your reply I will definetly consider more seriously taking a group lesson with him. Also 1a2 3a4 my coach and I have a showcase coming up should I take the lesson with him and do our Rumba routine for him? Thank you so much both of you and have a great day

Rumbaluv: I agree with TheDitz. But remember that your instructor is a "Pro" too--and if what they're teaching isn't correct, you've got more of a problem. Having a lesson with a world famous Pro (assuming this won't be a daily occurence)is a great opportunity--do it--and do it with your instructor!

A lesson with a pro will give you a new perspective and a great memory, but don't expect to learn the basics.

After a year of dancing, my instructor and I had a coaching lesson with the great Bob Powers. We already had a mambo routine we'd been working on. Mr. Powers helped us spruce it up, added exciting elements--and hey, I got to dance with Bob Powers! I also took a group class--it was swing, not my favorite, and the moves were way above me at the time, but now the lindy turn is in the back of my brain for when I need it.

So, go for it and have fun!
Alicia

For a beginner dancer, I would suggest finding yourself a regular instructor. I don't know if "Bill Sparks" teaches regularly out of your studio or dance party, if he does, you might want to look into it. But if he is what I call a "visiting pro," (Only there for a few days) it might be interesting to take any group seminars he offers, but if it's only private lessons, those could be pricey (possibly 2-3 times what a local instructor would cost). And it might be more technique than you're ready for. You're best bet is to contact wherever he is teaching out of, tell them your dance level and see if they recommend doing it. Hopefully, they'll be honest