I have only been dancing for few month and i am unable to train outside class because i need a partner. Any suggestions on how to work on my skills without a partner?

Hey,

I have been doing dancing for years now but my partners have always been not bothered to reherse and so i keep coming 3rd or 4th in competitions when i no i can do better. The easiest way that i learned to dance with or without a partner was to buy dance music and practise the steps in my own house. It was fun and i came 1st place in the singles.

Bye

I practice alone at home. Try to put in a couple of hours every day before bedtime. I dont always find the time but I make up for it when I find some more time on a different day.
I go through the steps I have learned and work on those I feel I am behind. When unsure wether I do it right or wrong I make a mental note to ask my instructor.

I don't always work with music. Or I start without and when I am sure I know what I am doing try to do it with.

And I like to try and work out continuity for the dance parties. See what I could do in what order for the specific dance floor.

You can practice almost any aspect of dance by yourself, except for leading or following skills. You can practice the steps you are learning, do them to different songs so you know how to vary your speed to the tempo of the song, you can practice any technique your instructor gives you (posture, how to use your feet, knees and hips, etc.). You can also look for a practice partner in your class or among other students at the same stuido (your instructor might help match you up with soemone). You can also start going to social dances at the studio or wherever they are available and dancing with different people.

Good luck! Enjoy your dancing!