Oh, ballet, didn't you just love to be part of it when you were small? This is especially true for most girls. They love the costumes, the fanciful atmosphere that the dancers seem to be revolving and yes, it looks so easy to do.
But the fact is that it's not that easy. Practice is an everyday thing for ballet dancers and their training is continuous. But if you think that you still want to ponder it you, someone you love or maybe your child, then here are some tips you might want to read.
The Younger, Actually Not The Better
Just like in school, there are ballet classes that can be compared to pre-school. For this group, children who are four to eight years old are encouraged to enroll.
The teachers at these pre-ballet classes prefer that children start when they are four, because kids who are three years and below have short attention spans which is important for the would be dancers to be able to give their best in following directions.
This type of class is now prominent in many private dance studios. The classes held are simple, organized, yet fun. At this stage, students are being taught to follow the music's rhythm by moving around the room using the simple dance styles that they are first being familiarized with.
What's The Ideal Age To Start Training?
Sometimes, it is the parents fervent wish than the children themselves, to be part of ballet classes. But teachers and professionals in the field encourage that formal lessons and training in ballet should actually be at the age of eight.
The reason for this is because of the bone structure of a child, those who are younger than eight might not be able to cope with the physical demands of the training and might cause them injury in the process. The ideal age is actually from ten to twelve years old because at this time, the child's bones are strong enough to carry on with the demands of the training.
The Basics
When your child is ready to face the music, the basic positions and techniques are introduced. As one goes through the lessons, he/she will be introduced to many French terms. The reason for this is because King Louis XIV from France introduced the very first ballet school in 1661, the Royal Academy of Dance.
Ballet looks pretty but the discipline it takes to be successful is extraordinary. So if you are planning to join one or you have a child who wants to, start by explaining to them about the commitment that they will need for this craft.
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