| Kids dance class is a good physical activity for your | | | | classes for a few years or switch to something else. |
| child. Being in the class provides exercise, and is safer | | | | A child can study any type of dance, but ballet and |
| than playing a contact sport. Dancers do deal with | | | | tap usually provide a good foundation. |
| aches and pains. Sometimes a wrong step can lead | | | | 4. Are classes expensive? Classes are not always |
| to serious injury. But in spite of that, dancing is still | | | | expensive. It depends on where your child studies. |
| safer than a sport like football or wrestling. | | | | Sometimes there are extra costs associated with the |
| 1. Where can my child go for classes? Kid's classes | | | | class. Schools that have formal recitals are usually the |
| are taught in schools and studios in most cities. Look | | | | most expensive. Students might have to buy |
| in the phone book to see what all is available. You | | | | costumes, accessories, shoes and get certain |
| are guaranteed to find at least one place that has | | | | hairstyles. You might also be able to find an |
| classes for kids. Some city organizations even offer | | | | organization that offers free or reduced costs |
| free classes from time to time. | | | | lessons for underprivileged children. |
| 2. What kind of dance can my child study? It | | | | 5. Will I be able to attend class with my child? Yes, |
| depends on where your child takes the class. A big | | | | parents can attend classes. However, you will |
| studio or school would probably offer all forms of | | | | probably have to sit in the waiting room. Having |
| dance. Ballet, tap, modern, hip hop and jazz dance are | | | | parents sit inside the class might distract the |
| popular. A smaller studio might offer only one or two | | | | students. |
| forms of dance. | | | | Do you have more questions about kids dance class? |
| 3. What type of dance is best for a child? Most kids | | | | Contact a local school or studio. They should have |
| start out with ballet or tap. They either stay in those | | | | the answers you seek. |