How To Prepare For Your First Online Class
A simple checklist for your first live dance (Bollywood, Hip Hop), dance workout, yoga or fitness class on Zoom: device, camera, space, clothes, internet and time zones.
Prepared by Delhi Dance & Fitness, founded by Sachin. Last updated 16 October 2026.
Before your first live online class, test Zoom, clear a two-by-two-metre floor area, place the camera a few metres away so your whole body is visible, put light in front of you, wear comfortable clothes, keep water nearby, tell the coach about any injuries and join five minutes early. The booking calendar shows times in your own time zone.
A five-minute checklist before your first live class
- Test your device. Join a free Zoom test meeting, then check your camera and microphone.
- Find your space. A clear floor area of about two by two metres. For yoga, add a mat's length.
- Place your camera. A few metres away, at floor-to-hip height, so the coach sees your whole body. Landscape orientation is best.
- Check light and sound. Light in front of you, not behind. Use a speaker so music and counts are clear.
- Wear the right clothes. Comfortable, fitted enough for the coach to see your posture. Supportive shoes for dance workout and hip-hop, bare feet or a mat for yoga.
- Have water and a towel.
- Tell the coach. Any injury, condition or goal.
- Join five minutes early.
Internet and device tips
- Use Wi-Fi if you can, and sit close to the router.
- Close other apps and downloads.
- Plug your device into power for a 45 to 60 minute class.
- If the picture freezes, turn off your camera for a moment and rejoin, or switch to your phone's mobile data.
Using a TV or a larger screen
You can cast or mirror your screen to a smart TV to see the coach bigger, but keep a camera pointed at you. The coach needs to see you, not just for you to see the coach.
Time zones and booking
The Delhi Dance & Fitness booking calendar shows times in your own time zone, so check the day and the time before you confirm. The coach is on Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30). See the time zones guide.
What happens in a first consultation?
The first call is a free 15-minute chat on Zoom. You share your goal and experience, ask questions and hear what a plan could look like. There is no payment before you decide.
Frequently Asked
What do I need for an online dance or yoga class?
A phone, tablet or laptop with Zoom, a clear floor area of about two by two metres, a speaker, comfortable clothes, water and a stable internet connection.
Where should I put my camera?
A few metres away at floor-to-hip height, in landscape, so the coach can see your whole body. Make sure light is in front of you.
Can I use my TV?
Yes, you can cast to a smart TV to see the coach bigger. Keep a camera pointed at you so the coach can see you.
What if my internet drops?
Rejoin, turn off your camera briefly to reduce bandwidth or switch to mobile data. Tell your coach so the session can continue from where you left off.
Is there a free first session?
Yes. The first 15-minute Zoom consultation with Delhi Dance & Fitness is free.
Begin Your Journey With Sachin
Reserve your place today. A free 15-minute Zoom consultation, no payment before you decide. Or message Sachin on WhatsApp at +91 87008 61471.