Online Lessons: Japan Edition

A starter guide to dance lessons online in Japan

Virtual learning has become the new normal for many people across the globe. Not only is it a convenient, accessible and safer due to the global pandemic, it can also be cheaper too.

Fortunately in Japan, there are a few dance studios offering online lessons which means dancers can still train but feel safer in their chosen environment.

Other advantages to taking online lessons which are unrelated to the pandemic is that it’s a great way to build your confidence if you are a beginner dancer. If you feel being in a class is too intimidating, practicing in your own surroundings helps take the pressure off.

Stuck on a certain dance move? What to practice that turn a little bit more? Unsure about what the teacher just said/did? Depending on the video features, you can rewind, fast forward or stop the videos and proceed at your pace.

Another advantage of online lessons are if you are busy or have a change of schedule and miss your favorite lesson, some studios allow you to access an archive or a certain time period to view the lesson in.

If you are interested in attending lessons at a virtual dance studio, please check out the list below of studios who offer lessons on the World Wide Web:

Noa Online Website: https://www.noaonline.jp/ Noa Dance Studio is based in Kanto (mostly Tokyo) but also has a online lesson feature where you can live stream videos as well as watch archived ones. Their website boast of having a chat feature and dual monitor, where you can even try the dual monitor! You need to register as a member first. Then purchase a online video. There are lots of teachers to choose from and multiple lessons per day. Not only does Noa upload dance lessons, but yoga and boxing fitness lessons too.

Dance Now Studio

Website: https://dancenow.studio/

This studio is a online only studio. The dance teachers are carefully selected therefore students feel comfortable, safe and willing to ask questions. Because there are plenty of beginner style lessons across various genres, this studio is good for those who are starting to learn dance or want to dip their toe in other genres. Lessons can be viewed up to one month which gives you plenty of time to practice. Dance Studio Now also has a chat feature where you can ask questions. There is no entry fee and registration is via the Line App. EXPG Online Studio Website: https://jp.expgonline.com/ EXPG ONLINE STUDIO is an online dance lesson distribution service provided by the very well know EXPG STUDIO. This studio promotes a variety of videos for beginners to advanced dancers. Videos also have a speed setting which can be adjusted for your level. Also, the videos are equipped with a mirror function so that you can mirror the teachers move perfectly. As of January 2021, EXPG Online Studio has over 100 dance instructors! Online lessons are great as they allow dancers (both teachers and learners) to adapt their lifestyle with ease of knowing they can still continue doing what they know/love. Hopefully more dance studios in Japan will start to host online lessons in the future. Until then, please check out our other articles on how to train safely and don’t forget. Dance is life, Life is Dance.