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Tips For Choosing Louisville Dance Lessons

By Marla Mills


There are some things to consider when choosing Louisville dance lessons for your child. Keep in mind not every school is the same and your child will be learning to dance at a crucial stage of their growth. A poor training program can cause long term physical harm. With the proper training a child will grow strong and graceful. In addition, the emotional atmosphere of the school may also impact a child's happiness and self esteem.

Regardless what the reason is for having your child take classes, it is important to select a high quality school. You want the training your child receives to be top rate. To make your decision as to the school that is right for you and your child there are a few things to keep in mind.

Begin your quest by developing goals. Knowing what you and the child wish to accomplish with lessons is important. Your child might be very serious about dancing and have dreams of performing professionally. In contrast, the child may only want to take lessons because they like dancing and enjoy socializing. Keep sight of ambitions of your child, do not allow yours to take control.

Gather information about several schools and make a list. Use the internet to find local studios. Contact the studios and ask them about their classes, schedules, tuition, and where the instructors studied. Take the time to visit the studios that are on your list and be sure to bring your child with you. Ask for references and make sure to check them carefully. Finally, select the school that you and your child feel comfortable with.

Next, you need too streamline the list of studios by using information gathered and the list of goals you developed. Compile a list of questions that you need to ask each studio on the list. For example, inquire about teacher experience. Ask about opportunities for your child to perform. Find out if the studio is linked to any professional dance companies.

In addition, find out if there are competition opportunities and if they have produced professional dancers. Make sure to ask about the levels of training in each dance category. Typically, students need more than beginner, intermediate, and advanced training. Look for classes in technique that concentrate on leaps, strength, and stretching. Also ask what training methods are used.

Once you have developed your goals, gathered information, and made your list of questions, it is time to visit the schools. When you visit the studios on your list there are certain things you need to look for. For example, check to make sure the floor that is installed is sprung wood. The surface should be a non slip professional dance surface.

When selecting Louisville dance lessons make sure you choose the school that focuses on the emotional and physical well being of each child. Learning the proper form and techniques is important for developing happy healthy dancers. Flashy costumes and an abundance of performances will not mean anything if your little dancer is not given safe quality training.




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