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what age for Ballet?
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classical ballet classes start at age 8 (generally). That's the best age for children to start ballet classes because they are mature enough to listen and move their bodies accordingly. However, there are creative movement and pre-ballet classes that you can have your child take anywhere from ages 3+. I personally think that creative movement is a waste of money for kids under the age of 5. Make sure that the child WANTS to do ballet though, I see way too many girls pushed into it by their parents and hating it.
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Thank You!! I know what you mean about making sure the kids want to learn!!
My granddaughter is 3 and she is in tumbling right now and loves it but I see her dancing a lot and I thouhgt about getting her in the pre-ballet classes but maybe I'll just wait till she is older and just sign her up for more tumbling for right now.
Thanks again.
Do you teach Ballet?
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Ainuhina
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I myself started doing ballett at age 7....and was pretty late - most of the other kids started from 3+
from my teaching experience with kids that age upwards it is best to have them do some creative dancing first before putting them into a porper ballett class - simply cause the proper class is much strickter and they would soon loose their love for dance if that's their first experience with it....
whatever you do it might be a good idea to talk to other parents whose kids are in that cass first and see how they and their kids like it and then start with doing lessons....
If she really wants to become a dancer (guess she won't know that yet
) the sooner she starts the better...
and one thing: if she ever does it as far as doing pointe shoes - don't let her start with that before she's around age 12-13 or she'll damage her feet through it
happens far to often 
be blessed <><
from my teaching experience with kids that age upwards it is best to have them do some creative dancing first before putting them into a porper ballett class - simply cause the proper class is much strickter and they would soon loose their love for dance if that's their first experience with it....
whatever you do it might be a good idea to talk to other parents whose kids are in that cass first and see how they and their kids like it and then start with doing lessons....
If she really wants to become a dancer (guess she won't know that yet
) the sooner she starts the better...and one thing: if she ever does it as far as doing pointe shoes - don't let her start with that before she's around age 12-13 or she'll damage her feet through it
happens far to often be blessed <><
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Thank you so kindly for all the excellent advice!!
I think Emily is going to be a go-getter!!!!!
I think Emily is going to be a go-getter!!!!!
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I am a dance teacher. I accept students ages 3 and up. My classes are geared toward towards age and skill. At age 3, I definitely teach technique (I don't think it's ever too early to learn basic technique), but the classes are fun. We sing fun songs (for some reason, every class of 3 year olds loves I'm a Little Teapot. If I never heard that song again in my life, I'd be happy... LOL), we dance with props, we do basic tumbling. Each year, we add more technique and skill. By the time they are 5-6, they still sing some fun songs and do some fun things in class, but their class is more predominantly technique, and a little less "fun time" - although, trust me, I don't teach a class that isn't full of "fun" things, including my teenage and adult classes. I would get bored if they didn't have the fun, silly elements in them, so I have no doubt my students would as well!!!
I think it's extremely important to decide what you want out of a dance school/teacher, and meet with any potential schools/teachers before enrolling your daughter. Most importantly, talk with parents of current students! No one can tell you better than they can what the school/teacher is like. Some schools are very lax and are more about having fun and enjoying the art of dance. Other schools are strict, hard core dancing who's goal is to spit out the next group of prima ballerinas. I guess maybe I fall somewhere in the middle. I want my students to enjoy the art...if they don't enjoy it, they won't stick with it. So, we have a lot of fun. HOWEVER, we are there to learn, and learning/teaching is very important to me. If they aren't learning technique, then I am not doing my job. I am not trying to turn them into prima ballerinas, but my goal is to mold them into the best dancers they can be.
I don't think 3 is too young to put her into ballet...assuming she is in an age appropriate class. Just do your research first. Bring her to me! She'll have fun with us!!!
BTW - I actually started taking ballet and tap when I was 2. My dance teacher had the same philosophy as I do (probably where mine came from). I took a combo class my very first year (I also only offer combo ballet/tap classes at that age) and haven't stopped since. So...25 years, classical training, college training, and lots of credits later....here I am.
I think it's extremely important to decide what you want out of a dance school/teacher, and meet with any potential schools/teachers before enrolling your daughter. Most importantly, talk with parents of current students! No one can tell you better than they can what the school/teacher is like. Some schools are very lax and are more about having fun and enjoying the art of dance. Other schools are strict, hard core dancing who's goal is to spit out the next group of prima ballerinas. I guess maybe I fall somewhere in the middle. I want my students to enjoy the art...if they don't enjoy it, they won't stick with it. So, we have a lot of fun. HOWEVER, we are there to learn, and learning/teaching is very important to me. If they aren't learning technique, then I am not doing my job. I am not trying to turn them into prima ballerinas, but my goal is to mold them into the best dancers they can be.
I don't think 3 is too young to put her into ballet...assuming she is in an age appropriate class. Just do your research first. Bring her to me! She'll have fun with us!!!
BTW - I actually started taking ballet and tap when I was 2. My dance teacher had the same philosophy as I do (probably where mine came from
). I took a combo class my very first year (I also only offer combo ballet/tap classes at that age) and haven't stopped since. So...25 years, classical training, college training, and lots of credits later....here I am.
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Yes I do teach ballet For the last year, not as long as Tara. She's got some great advice. It just totally depends on the kid. Good luck!
For the last year, not as long as Tara. She's got some great advice. It just totally depends on the kid. Good luck!
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Hey Ainuhina. Is the reason why girls who are younger than 12-13 w/ pointe shoes have their feet damaged because their feet are still growing?
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Thank you!!!
I'm signing her up for the "Sugar Plum Faries" on Saturday.
They learn a little Ballet, hip hop and Jaz and do some tumbling!!!
She loves it!!!
Thanks again!!!
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Update!
The sugar plum Fairy's class was cancelled and I put her in another tumbling class.
Next Saturday April 5th she is starting a Pixie Ballet and tumbling class.
The sugar plum Fairy's class was cancelled and I put her in another tumbling class.
Next Saturday April 5th she is starting a Pixie Ballet and tumbling class.
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that's a pity...hope she enjoys the other class as well....I wish we would have done fairies and pixies we only had dolls and normal ballett lessons - no fun there...we had to do all the classical ballett stuff from first time on....
we only had dolls and normal ballett lessons - no fun there...we had to do all the classical ballett stuff from first time on....
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