It is time to start thinking about dance classes, and I'm not sure where to start looking for recommendations. We have at least five schools near us, and I'd like to start with some sort of recommendations, rather than tracking a list down and visiting/calling, etc. I want to put DD in somewhere good, especially since I do have choices, and I know there's a pretty wide variation in quality for these things. I also don't want to hop around from school to school if possible, so would like to at least avoid the clunkers.
Where can I find that kind of info? And if anyone knows of a good school around here, I'd love a recommendation.
We're talking basic ballet/tap for a four to five year old to start, but one where they actually do dancing, not just jumping around pretending to be frogs or whatever. And since she might actually turn out to have talent (unlike me), I'd like it to be a school she can grow in.
Thanks. I think our search will be considerably narrowed by our need for weekend classes. I think there's a pretty good option at the Rye Arts Center that might fit, but plan to review the various websites, and call those that seem OK.
Well. I don't think this helps a ton, but the Fuse Dance Center in Binghamton. New York is fantastic. I've gone there for 6 years
I don't live anywhere near you, but when my daughter was 2 I started looking into the local dance studios. She started a couple of weeks after she turned 3 and she will perform in her 6th recital this year.
She is also competitve now (we did 6 competitions so far and finals are in Myrtle Beach next month). I didn't think she would WANT to get to this level, but she lives for it!
Just call the studios and ask some questions. You'll get a feel as to if it's the right place for your daughter or not.
Wow, I grew up in Rye! My information on dance classes is literally a generation old, but back in the day, the best program by far was at SUNY Purchase. At the time at least, they did what you want: serious dance.
My 3-year old just finished her first year of ballet. I called the schools around us to find the one with the most convenient class time, and the best price. Many schools sent packets of info or had nice long phone conversations with me. Most of them offered a free trial class too. I realized that not only were convenince and price issues for us, but also that a recital was important. Once I had all of this info, I chose the one that worked best for us.
