The pros and cons of formal ballet training for youngsters 13 Articles

by Martha Leonard

There is nothing in the world that teaches grace, poise and balance as well as ballet. Even modeling lessons don't compare. The placement of hands, holding the head and chin up, the various postures and movements all ...read more

by Rachelle de Bretagne

Pros and cons of ballet training for youngsters. Ballet is a beautiful art form, though it has it's ugly side to it too, and in deciding whether your child would benefit from ballet classes, you really need to investiga...read more

by Patti Winters

When you are looking at putting your child into formal ballet lessons you need to decide on a couple of factors before you enroll them. You also need to remember ballet is not for everyone. Some children would prefer anoth...read more

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by Suman Joshi

Let them be kids; they are just toddlers My 14 months old grandson was taking an afternoon nap. His nanny was little hesitant to wake him up to take him to the Gym class which he attends twice a week. She wanted to chec...read more

by Ali R.

At about the age of three my parents enrolled me in to Ballet classes. I loved it and was able to make friends and live a social young life. But there are pro's and con's, just as there are in anything we do! A great t...read more

by patty smithe

I started ballet lessons at age four. I absolutely loved it! I looked forward to going to my lesson every week. Most of my friend's from around the neighborhood were also in my class. So it was nice to see them there. It w...read more

by Lara Anne

Ballet is a wonderful way to teach a child grace, stamina and discipline. It helps to maintain fitness and can provide a wonderful outlet for a child to develop their creativity, strength and emotions. Ballet becomes...read more

by Steve Martin

Like anything with children, you need to be honest about your motivation for enrolling them in an activity. Ballet is a marvellous activity if the child enjoys it. However, it is no better or worse than soccer or craft or ...read more

by Alysia Waters

I was a youngster in ballet. I stuck with it for a couple of years and loved it. I'm now 21 and am starting to get back into formal ballet training. I don't remember how my parents decided to put me into the class, but...read more

by Jo.H

Ballet classes for children is a wonderful way to let your child grow in confidence and think about their body. They develop a better posture and also learn discipline. Ballet classes will let your child make a new set of ...read more

by Katie Savinger

Ballet is ethereal. I did ballet when I was young for a short time. I threw up before a public performance and then lost a ribbon from my plaits while I was on-stage. It was returned to me several hours later. A prob...read more

by Toadee

Both of my daughters have had formal ballet training since an early age and have been taught by a member of the Royal academy. The main 'con' of this training has been the cost in terms of money and time and these facto...read more

by Kathi Marks

The Pros and Con of Formal Ballet Training for Youngsters. Many young children take dance beginning at the age of three. My mother was a dancer and wanted me to start dance at the same age. My experience as a child was...read more