Choosing the right dance studio for your child

>should be caring, patient, disciplined, encouraging and
Choosing the right dance studio for your childmust have knowledge of what he is going to teach.
When you have planned for your child to enroll himDance floor:
her in a dance class, the choice of dance studio mayDance is an activity, but can give you injuries if not
be a bit taxing for you. Choosing a dance studio bestdanced on the proper floor or ground. So, always
for child can sometimes become really difficult Whenlook for a studio whose floor is properly designed for
you have planned for your child to enroll him/her in adancing. It is said that the best surface for ballroom
dance class, the choice of dance studio may be a bitdancing is the “floating floor,” which is cushioned
taxing for you. Choosing a dance studio best for childso that the floor is soft.
can sometimes become really difficult, as you neverDance hours:
know that the dance class or studio might turn outSome dance studios are opened for only specified
to be harmful for your child. There are few importanthours, but there are some which are open for regular
things which you should be aware off beforehours, so they can be approached at any time.
choosing a dance studio.Choose the one which will suit you in terms of daily
Location:hours.
Location of a dance studio is important, as you mightService fees:
have to drop your child frequently. Normally, peopleIt is also important to clarify about the fee for the
like to prefer a place which is nearby their house fordance lessons. If a dance studio is offering an initial
easy access. So, try to find out a dance studio whichfew classes free, then they might get you with high
is easily accessible for you.prices later on. So, always check the packages
Reputation:available and compare them to see which one is
If a studio is being run for quite some time, then it ismore affordable for you. Do not forget to ask about
better to get the feedback about that studio fromthe price of the private lessons, which your child may
other people, who have been to that particularrequire in the future. Ask about the fee per private
studio. This will give you an idea whether the studio islesson, and for how long?
suitable to start with or not?Class size and number of students:
Studio environment:It is quite obvious that the lesser the number of
First of all, try to explore the environment of thestudents, the more you get the opportunity to learn.
dance studio, as it has been found out that, theAlways try to find a studio with less number of
dance studios could be non-expert ones who mightstudents and enough spaced dance areas/rooms, so
have been opened just for the sake of earning somethat your child gets full opportunity of dance and
money and thus, not giving the quality results. Youpractice. It is recommended that for the children
can just sit in the studio yourself, feeling theaged between 3-5 years, there should not be more
atmosphere and environment it possesses. What isthan a maximum of 12 children in one class, with the
the attitude of the trainers? Do you feel comfortabletotal dance duration of not more than 45 minutes.
while in the studio? Are the atudents treated equally?Similarly children aged 6-9; the class must not exceed
These are few things which you must take into12-16 children, with dance duration of 45 minutes.
consideration while choosing a dance studio.Children of 10 and above, the class must posses 16
Package of Lessons:children with the duration of 45 minutes to one hour.
You should see what type of lessons the studioThe classroom must be of adequate size, with good
includes. Many a times, it happens that a studio willlightening and ventilation.
have both the group classes and the private classesCompetitions and conventions:
as well. You must ask about the private classes, thatThere are most of the studios, who also take part in
what is included in the private lessons as the privatecompetitions and conventions. This can help your child
classes are more individualized than a group one, into improve his dancing skills. Extra rehearsals and
which your child will get more attention andclasses are thought to be continued for dance
concentration.practice.
Dance education offers:Dance programs:
Another important thing is the type of danceDoes the studio you are going to choose, provide
education offers made by the studio. A good studiodifferent dance styles and classes? It will depend
is thought to be the one, which offers both theupon your choice to either go for a studio teaching a
group and private classes. The studio must be suchspecific type of dance style, or should be the one
that you can practice your dancing as much as youteaching a variety of dances. Most of the dance
can to retain it. A good studio is the one whichstudios will offer a variety of dance styles including
offers regular dance practices.ballet, tap, and jazz.
Are the dance instructors professional?Other facilities:
It is also very important that the dance instructorsBesides good flooring, ventilation and lightening, it is
be professional in dancing. He/she must be well awarealso important to find out, whether the studio can
of the latest dance techniques and styles. You canprovide the dance items like dance shoes, dressing
ask them about their personal accomplishments in(tights). What charges would they make for these
dance field. You can also ask about the teachingitems?
method they use in their studio for teachingDo not rush in selecting a dance studio for your child.
purposes. Does the instructor possess any degree inTake your time, Inquire about the dance studios as
his field? Is he a registered instructor?many as you can and choose the best one in terms
Quality of teaching:of cost, location, timings, offers and facilities.
The trainer/instructor must have the qualities like he