Ballet & Dance: Older Child
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Dance Career
Asked by L.A. from Nashville
on August 26, 2010
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I think it's funny that I'm on a mom's site asking so many career questions, but it's probably b/c you can all relate to having a family life. :) But here I go again. ...
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- Have you actually explored what it would take to become a dance instructor or where you would work once you had the credentials? Until you do that you won't know if b...
- Hi Lka, Well there is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to do something that you enjoy and pursuing your passion. The question is, where will you work as a dancer...
- Lka, a friend of mine's son attends a private school, and they have a really great set-up for teaching the middle schoolers how to dance. They have dance lessons to t...
We Can't Afford Dance Lessons
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on July 14, 2011
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When my husband and I decided that I would stay home and homeschool our daughter, it was absolutely the right choice. That meant a pay cut, as now I can only work part...
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- I'm sorry, but my family never had the money to put me in any of those things when I was a kid. I was fortunate to go to an art class for one or two classes here or t...
- I think your husband needs to lighten up a little. I mean if you think someone is okay to car pool with - that should be enough. In terms of affording more dance...
- I am a dance teacher - PLEASE talk to your studio owner about your situation. We do this frequently by allowing the child to be an apprentice during preschool classes ...
Livid About Dance Class!!
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on May 21, 2011
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I signed my 9-year old up for a dance class this last fall. She really liked it so I kept her signed up. I watched a bunch of the classes, but since none of the moms s...
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- I love the place where my girls take dance- they don't even do costumes- it's very laid back and meant to be FUN! They get to dress up in whatever they want if they ch...
- Just say, you need to hurry up and get someone else to teach them or reschedule the recital! Cause if you dont, these girls will be embarrised!
- she is nine. chill. i realize your dd is nervous - but you need to dial it back so asnot to spill your anxiety over to her. she needs to hear you speak this truth i...
Seeking Dance Classes
Asked by C.J. from Indianapolis
on September 19, 2008
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I'm looking for a place that teaches dance for kids and adults on the southside/greenwood/southport area, and one that doesn't cost a whole bunch of money. Let me know...
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- My daughter attends Indy Arts Xchange. They have all types of dance classes (tap, jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop, etc.) They also have dance and exercise classes for ...
- Try TDR (The Dance Refinery)here is their website. http://www.thedancerefinery.com/ they are located on Shelby between County Line & Stop 11 If you sign up, p...
- I took my kids to New Creation Performing Arts. It is smaller than some of the big ones and the owner is REALLY nice! (My oldest is 22 and teaches there too) It's ve...
Advice on Daughter Not Wanting to Go to Dance Class Anymore
Asked by N.D. from Detroit
on February 18, 2009
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My daughter who just turned 5 has cried the last 3 weeks before dance (tap & ballet) class saying she doesn't want to go. The first two weeks I took her anyway. Once...
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- Letting her quit dance class at 5 isn't going to 'ruin' her. I see no harm in teaching our children that they are free to try anything they think they might enjoy...a...
- If her feet hurt...did you check to make sure the shoes fit properly?
- I feel that if she is not happy with the tap dance part, then perhaps find a dance class that suits her. This way, she can do what she is enjoying and follow through (...
Hold Old Should Your Child Be to Leave Them Alone at Dance?
Asked by D.F. from Cleveland
on August 30, 2011
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My daughter is 6 years old and in the first grade. She will soon be starting her 4th year of dance. This year she will be taking 3 classes on one night. The receptioni...
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- I only left my daughter starting last year, when she was 7, and only when there were other mom's I trusted. It was her 5th year of dance last year, so they are on the ...
- DS is 8 and DD is 3.5, this hasn't come up yet but I agree with some of the other responders - I'd go out to my car and read, walk in the area, or something else where...
- I own a dance studio in Sylvania, OH. I require that parents stay if their kids are 4 & under. For 5 & up it's up to the parents but I do stress that they need to pi...
Looking for Dance School in the Mesquite/east Dallas Area
Asked by N.J. from Dallas
on February 15, 2007
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I have a 7 year old girl who would love to take dance lessons such as jazz or something similar. Mesquite, East Dallas, or Garland would be the most convenient for us.
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- Garland Parks and rec department offers a variety of classes for a VERY reasonable price. We took classes over at the Rec center near Surf and Swim on Oates. The nice ...
- A. Dalton school of dance east side of White Rock Lake www.addance.com ###-###-####
- Try Calico Kids. It's in Garland. Their webpage is www.calicokids.net. My daughter takes a tumble class there and we LOVE it. Good luck.
Looking for Ballet Lessons in Gwinnett
Asked by C.G. from Atlanta
on July 22, 2009
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My almost 6 year old wants to take ballet lessons. She's not had any dance lessons before, so I'm looking for a good beginner program. I live in Duluth and would lik...
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- Hi C.! My daughter took beginning lessons at Suwanee Academy of the Arts and loved it! They take classes through the year and then have a recital at the end which i...
- My friend runs a studio in downtown lawrenceville called Studio Dance & Fitness. They do a variety of classes there. http://studiodanceandfitness.com/youthschedule...
- Check Southern Dance Connection in Lawrenceville or Steppin Up Dance Academy in Snellville. I know both have ballet/tap combo classes for 6 year olds on both weekdays ...
Ballet Lessons for 6 YO
Asked by D.N. from Chicago
on July 14, 2011
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My DD was waiting for her sister to get out of her class when she saw the ballet class next door. She decided she wanted to do ballet. For the record, I HATE BALLET....
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- at Von Heidecke in Naperville at 75th and Naper they have a recital, but no costume/no specific routine for the recital. I liked it a lot -- they just had the younger...
- Ballet is the foundation for all sports. It will provide her the flexibility, structure, It will give her confidence in movement, grace and will remain with her , he...
- We have done the park district stuff. it is reasonably priced and the recitals are fun. Have also done the storm dance alliance which my son loved and did well in but...
Seeking Ballet Lessons for 6 Year Old in the Evenings.
Asked by D.H. from Portland
on April 1, 2008
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I have a 6 year old girl who loves ballet, but I can't seem to get her back into a class later in the evening. We were at a place downtown Gresham, but they stopped ha...
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- Hi, I have a 7 year old daughter that is taking ballet at Body and Soul creative dance. The studio is located about 145th off of Foster. I know for sure they have a cl...
- I can completely relate! I too work full time in downtown PDX and have a little girl that loves ballet. I've had to settle for Saturday morning classes. My daughter...
- we take lessons at Stites http://www.stitesdance.com/ we live in gresham. we love it here. they are so nice and welcome everyone!
