Ballet & Dance
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3 Yr Old Ready for Dance Class
Asked by S.V. from Philadelphia
on June 9, 2010
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My daughter just turned 3yrs old. I am a SAHM. She hasn't gone to nursery school yet but we are planning for her to go 2 half days a week starting in Sept. She's prett...
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- I am a mother of 3 boys and I have been teaching dance for the last 20 years. We start children at age 3. They love it and they have so much fun. She will also get ...
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- At the dance studio my daughters go to, they have dance classes all the way from the mommy-and-me stage (toddlers) up to 5 year olds, before they are allowed into "rea...
Competitive Dance Is Eating My Lunch! What to Do?
Asked by T.V. from Sheboygan
on September 13, 2012
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My daughter is 12 years old in 7th grade and has been participating in competitive dance for 6 years. We started out recreationally and then found out that there was ...
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- I was a dance fanatic too as a young girl and left home at 13 to go to a professional dance school across the country. That solved my parents time and driving issues I...
- I agree, let your daughter take the lead. If it's something she wants to do for life, then why not let her do it? If you look at the olympic dream that so many athl...
- If your daughter is good at it, loves it, wants to do it ... and maintains good grades at the same time ... I say its OK. It sounds like it's working for her (even th...
Needing to Find a Close Dance Studio & Girl Scout Info
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on August 14, 2008
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Okay I actually have a two part question:
I live in the North FW/Saginaw area, 820 & 35, and I would like to find a studio for my daughter to take dance lessons. It w...
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- Try your local parks and recreation office (city). They offer great and affordable intro to dance and many other programs...NRH isn't too far from you - tons of class...
- There is a dance studio behind walgreens off Saginaw Main, I have only seen it when filling perscriptions and have not checked it out. Also I don't know how old your d...
- Encore School of Dance in Saginaw is very good.
Affordable Dance Classes?
Asked by H.?. from Boise
on November 1, 2012
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I have two girls aged 10 and 7 years old whom I would love to get into dance or tumble classes FOR FUN, NOT COMPETITIVE at a low cost. Ideally I would like to pay $20-...
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- Check rec centers in your area. This is a good way for kiddos to "try out" an activity without the hassle of contracts, competitions, etc. Our center offers a variet...
- I checked out the local parks and rec and there were several options.
- Find some cheerleaders or dancers from your local high school or middle school and have them practice steps in your garage or den.
Holiday Gifts for Dance Teacher
Asked by B.R. from Philadelphia
on November 7, 2007
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Hi my daughter is 3 and just started Dance lessons. I am new at this so my question is am I supposed to give a gift to her dance teacher for Christmas? If so what is...
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- I wouldn't feel obligated to buy her dance teacher a gift. But if you want to I would keep it inexpensive. Some ideas: holiday ornaments, comfortable slippers or pep...
- I could see giving gifts to a daycare teacher who your child spends a great deal of time with but I don't think I would give a gift to her dance teacher. Just my pers...
- Hi B.!! Well, as a Mom who has been through 7 years of dance with two of my daughters I can say YES you should get your dance teachers a little something for Christ...
Anyone Do Competitive Dance or Children That Do It?
Asked by K.S. from New York
on July 21, 2011
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Anyone do competitive dance or children that do it?
I got a call from the head of our dance studio yesterday asking if my oldest, KK, who will turn five in a few we...
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- Kids who compete at age 5 don't understand what competition is all about yet. All they know is they get to perform on a stage in a pretty costume and then they get an ...
- I do not have any experience with this. I personally think 5 yo is a bit too young.
- Yes, if she loves it that much, and says she loves being up on the stage, then go for it. The performer-type kid usually has that desire from an early age. Take ...
Looking for Not Good, but Great Dance Lessons
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on July 14, 2011
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I am familiar with a well liked dance studio in Lewisville with the initials THD. Some things were good. Nothing was great. And they like to plan annual full day da...
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- I would also recommend Ballet Conservatory. Our daughter has been there for 4 years, and we have been very impressed.
- I don't have a studio for you but laughed to myself becasue I too have attended dance recitals and gymnastic recitals and thought to myself "are my standards too high?...
- You might want to try The Ballet Conservatory. I don't have any personal experience there, but I've heard good things.
Inexpensive Black Dance "Sneakers" for Hip Hop Class?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on January 24, 2012
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My daughter won free dance lessons at a school raffle. She's so excited to take the Hip Hop class. They suggest Capezio Dansneakers that are $45. They said many kid...
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- Those are the shoes my daughter wears. However, she is in her 6th year and is competitive (she is 8). I really think they are the best. They are like sneakers for the ...
- Don't go too inexpensive. Kids feet need lots of support. If she doesn't want to stay with the lessons she can wear them for other things.
- If you have a Once Upon a Child in your area, they have a pretty big selection of dance shoes at them. I bought my daughters at a local dance store used. A lot of da...
Dance Class vs Tumble Class for 3 Yr Old
Asked by B.W. from Baton Rouge
on September 3, 2010
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I am having a difficult time deciding what type of class to put my 3 yr old daughter in. I know I want to do one but when I ask her she goes back and forth on which o...
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- Do you have The Little Gym where you are? Our daughter took a combo class there. They did a little tap, a little ballet, and a little bit of gymnastics. It was great!
- When she was four, I took my daughter to see "The Nutcracker," after which she begged me for ballet lessons. I tried to explain to her that when she first started less...
- As a dance teacher myself, I am a little biased, but if she is interested in wearing a tutu and ballet shoes, let her try it! Age 3 is the perfect age to start looking...
Looking for a Dance Class for My 4 Year Old
Asked by T.M. from Minneapolis
on March 19, 2007
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My 4 year old daughter is interested in taking a dance class. Does anyone have any recommendations on a good place to take a dance class. It would have to be in the e...
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- What area are you looking for dance in? I like Corrine's dance studio. She teaches 3 year old on up. She teaches tap and jazz (I think Jazz for the older kids thoug...
- What type of dance class do you want your daughter to do? My daughter takes mexican Folk dancing classes. The company is called "Los Alegros Bailadores" The woman w...
- http://www.larkindancestudio.com/ My daughter who is turning 10 is on her second year at Larkin across from the Maplewood mall. She had actually started her when s...
