What is a Dance Parent Contract and is it Legally Binding?
Dance parent contracts are becoming more and more common at dance schools especially when signing your children onto dance teams. So what are they and are they legally binding? A …
Dance & Ballet Studios and Lessons
How many dance classes should my 5 year old take?
Many dance schools offer a smorgasbord of classes and lessons for young kids to attend which can leave parents confused as to just how many dance classes they should be …
Teen’s & dance school underwear rules under dance leotards & costumes
I recently read a Ballet Forum where a mother posed the question regarding how normal and realistic it was of her dance teacher to request all students refrain from wearing underwear under their dance class leotards and recital and competition costumes. Her daughter had just started…
Should my kid wear underpants, under their dance leotards and costumes?
The instructions in the photo above were posted on the wall in the dressing room at my four and nine year old daughters dance concert. Being a dancer I didn’t …
RAD Ballet Class Award Vs Exam – A helpful explanation for parents.
Class Awards are a fairly new form of assessment for the Royal Academy of Dance and there can be a fair bit of confusion amongst parents and student about them. This article covers the basics of how they are different and answers the question of one worried mother whose teacher is registering her daughter for the Class Award and not the Exam like her peers.
How to Choose the Best Dance School For Your Child: Guide For New Dance Parents
Choosing a dance school for your child can be a daunting task. There are so many different schools to choose from, and how do you know which one is the right one for your child?