Saturday, August 1, 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.

When your child has the opportunity to take extra classes they can progress faster, but it is important not to push too hard. If you put pressure on a young child it will kill their natural curiosity to learn and you will end up with frustration and disappointment. So only arrange extra lessons if your child can handle it.

Occasionally dance lessons can turn out to be fairly expensive. If your child shows some exceptional skills in this field it is sensible to look into schools that recognize grants and scholarships. These programs are generally available for exceptional students and can assist you to persuade your child to make use of their extraordinary gifts.

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.

Realizing and then encouraging potential are steps that only talented instructors can provide. A quality curriculum will bring out the best in a gifted young dancer, as many do not show signs of great talent until they have been exposed to quality training. From there the opportunity presents itself for proper guidance that challenges the student, while at the same time keeps that element of enjoyment present.

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