I Get to Wear That!

 

One of the wonderful perks of dance classes is the opportunity to perform in beautiful attire. Your child will develop confidence and poise in stunning performance wear.

Yvette Chauviré, Paris Opéra Ballet Star, Dies at 99

Yesterday, the Paris Opéra announced the death of Yvette Chauviré, a dazzling star of its ballet company in the 1940s through the 1960s. She was 99. Throughout her long career at the Paris Opéra Ballet, she was heralded....read more

How To Enroll In A Ballet Class

Pretty costumes and intriguing props beckon you to ballet performances, and Tchaikovsky provides soundtrack to many of your daydreams. Instead of humming along, consider enrolling your child in ballet to develop skills and discover talent. Here’s how to find a good class.

Reputation

Community word of mouth can provide your first insights into which ballet schools might be right for your children. Ask your friends where their children take classes and about their opinions of teachers, settings and related issues are.

Facility

Before you enroll your child in classes, you should tour the facility to ensure that the floor is in excellent, well-maintained shaped. Poorly maintained spaces and floors can lead to injury and hinder confidence.

Performance

One of the wonderful perks of dance involvement is the opportunity to perform in recitals, but many companies offer other chances to dance in public performances of such amazing ballets as “The Nutcracker” or “Swan Lake.”

Affiliations

Certifications/affiliations help parents and dancers to know that their teachers are highly skilled and also understand the broad components of quality guidance and education. American Ballet Theatre’s National Training Curriculum and the National Association of Schools of Dance are two quality certification programs to which dance companies may belong.

Making the choice between dance school can seem intimidating or ineffectual, but touring facilities and meeting teachers can be fun and is crucial to your child’s safety and success. For more information on ballet dance classes in Holly Springs, visit this website.