Monday, August 3, 2009

Encouraging Potential And Dance Studios

By Sarah Wilkiamson

When a child shows strong potential it's important that the school they are attending support them with extra classes. Most good schools are more than happy to develop talent- it is usually one of their goals. And providing a program for such talent means more than just weekly classes.

Taking extra classes means that your child can progress much faster. It's important to get the right mix of encouragement, though, as it can be very easy for parents to push too hard. In the early stages of a child's development it's important to keep their curiosity charged and not turn dance into hard work that they quickly reject.

Dance lessons can also become expensive. So if your child begins to show strong signs of being gifted, it might be a good time to look into the sorts of grants or scholarships that might be available. This is where a good school shines, as financial assistance is often made available to schools that produce results.

Making sure the school offers a flexible curriculum for gifted students. If you find that your child really loves the dance lessons and is showing promise in them you will need to assess their current curriculum. Be sure it is flexible enough to make the most of your child's potential.

The type of dance discipline your child follows is often a decision that will be left up to you. The most popular are creative and pre-ballet. Discuss preferences with your child as well as their dance instructor. Sometimes a mixture of different styles is a good option.

However, it could be that your child is showing a special talent or love for one particular style of dance. Their dance instructor will help you to decide which one is the best path to take here. This is why it's so important for parents to be involved with the learning process from the very beginning. This will enable all of you (child, parent and teacher) to decide a course of action to take that best suits the young student.

Be sure that the dance lessons are not just lessons mixed with play. They have to go a little further and allow your child the chance to discover the exhilarating world of dance. This will depend on two things; the teacher and the actual school curriculum.

Not every child will have exceptional potential in dance, however if you sense that your child does, do not allow the chance slip by you. Occasionally you will not be aware of your child's ability until they in fact begin dance lessons. It is significant to have a good relationship with the teacher and supervise your child's progress so that together you can assist your child attain new heights in the wonderful world of dance.

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