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Zoe has loved to dance for quite some time now, although she’s never had any formal lessons. She just kind of does her own thing, and I’ve wondered for a while if some lessons would really blow her hair back.
The other afternoon, she got this all set up so she could watch a Russian ballet perform Swan Lake on YouTube. Lisey and Sonia aren’t interested (They are mainly horrified at the idea of men running around in tights with no pants. Hee.), but Zoe watches all the ballerinas with rapt attention.
So, maybe we’ll think about making a little room in the budget so Zoe can give it a try.
Ashes
Tuesday 6th of May 2014
My parents had a good rule when we started activities: If you started a year, you finished it and you didn't miss a class unless you'd missed school that day.
There were three of us, and some things stuck for difference kids. We wanted to try *everything* and we did. We were all brownies/girl guides. Dance stuck for my younger sister, my older sister liked hockey, I played basketball. No one did more than a year of karate. But we attended every karate class that year, and it taught us something about fulfilling commitments.
Extracurricular are big commitment for a child, but they can also be rewarding experiences and teach valuable lessons.
Leslie
Friday 2nd of May 2014
When we were young, my sisters and I took dance lessons at our community center when money was tight for our family, and I treasure those memories and experiences. I highly recommend involving children in the arts :)
If you do decide to sign your daughter up for dance lessons, be sure to ask about recitals. Would she be required to perform, and what are any additional costs associated (costumes and class photos can be quite expensive).
Paige
Friday 2nd of May 2014
Check the Just For Kix website to see if there's a program near you. It's a national company that helps dance instructors start programs by taking on most of their cost which means lower tuition costs for the parents. They also keep costs down with only having to purchase one uniform for the year and there's no recital to pay for. They do have at least 2 or 3 performances every year but they use that one uniform. It's a great learning program that not only teaches dance, but also teamwork, discipline, and confidence. It's a bigger program in the northern states and is starting to grow in Texas where I am. I looked into starting a program in my area. Check out www.justforkix.com
Elizabeth
Friday 2nd of May 2014
It sounds like my four year old. She spends hours looking at the pictures in her ballet books and then positioning her body in the various positions. She has been dancing for us since the moment she could stand up. We are considering dance lessons after she starts kindergarten next year.
Glory Lennon
Friday 2nd of May 2014
Oh, how lovely! I wish I had had the chance back in the day and since she is so interested, it would be good for her.