The are 4 Things Every Person Should Know Before Choosing a Dance Studio
If most dance studios seem to have qualified, friendly teachers, experience teaching children and a big show at the end of the year, aren’t they all pretty mush the same? Does it really matter which place you decide to enroll at? Yes. There are 4 main things that can make a huge difference in the quality of instruction that you receive, the amount of extra work and hassles involved and the overall enjoyment and satisfaction of being involved with a dance program. Here are 4 things that every person should consider before deciding on a dance studio.
Dance is a very physical activity that requires a lot of jumping or sometimes stamping your feet as in tap or flamenco. These activities can put stress on bones and joints. Most dance footwear does not provide any cushioning or support, so the shock of dance movement can place a lot of pressure on the knees and back of a dancer. The best way to prevent against potential injury is by choosing a studio with a professional “floating floor” Our studio’s top
layer floors rest on wooden platforms that provide maximum cushioning for our students knees.
If the dance class has fewer students in it, each child will receive more personalized attention, learn more and have more fun. With younger students it is easier for a teacher to maintain control over the class and make sure each student understands the concepts and instructions. Our smaller class sizes make sure that no fundamental concepts are being missed. A smaller class size also allows our teachers to ensure that students are not developing bad habits or improper technique.
Our studio limits all of our classes to a maximum of just 12 students per class. With our “kinderdance” classes (ages 3 to 5) we limit all of our classes to a maximum of just 8 students per class.
In many studios the teacher or the studio owner conducts classes and does the administration. By trying to do two jobs at once, the class may suffer as the teacher has to use class time for customer service issues, or the studio may have no customer service available if the teacher is in a class. To have a good experience it is important to choose a studio that can assist you with details like costumes or schedules, even if a teacher is occupied in a class. Our studio has office staff on hand during all regular class times, so you can get immediate assistance.
Most studios put on a year-end show in a professional theatre. Recitals are optional, however students that perform in the show must have a costume for their dance number. Our studio now has its own professional seamstress to sew and alter the costumes, so parents do not have to worry about any costume hassles.
Recital Seating: Most other studios have a first-come-first served basis when theatre tickets are purchased. Because of this, some parents spend hours waiting to ensure they have a better seat. There’s no hassle here, when you purchase your recital ticket you pick the seats available in advance so that you can arrive to the show just before it starts.