Ballet lesson's for my young daughter?

Question:i would like to hear from anyone who has their child in ballet lesson's or have experience with that? my daughter is one and i am thinking of signing her up for ballet lesson's so how much do they cost? how long is a term? what age can she join the class from?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: i would like to hear from anyone who has their child in ballet lesson's or have experience with that? my daughter is one and i am thinking of signing her up for ballet lesson's so how much do they cost? how long is a term? what age can she join the class from?

My daughter is 4 I enrolled her 4 weeks ago. I pay 120.00 for 8 weeks that's 8 lessons. one time a week..2 months. She was thrilled when I told her, she doesnt like it though...she cries when we talk about it. I think it may be her instructor...just make sure they are kid friendly. Our instructor is very stern and rigid..she's young but much about the professional aspect and at 4 it is and should only be about fun. I oldest daughter did what is called Baby Ballet when she was two..she loved that..they had those streamer things and they learned one position and did hula hoop hopping. Try a class geared for just babys, or a creative movement class that is just about dance in general. Make sure the instructor is FUN! It doesnt matter if they sing through the whole class as long as they like it and are haveing fun.

I did ballet for a year, I loved most of it, my ankles hurt so I stopped, no idea on cost tho.

I have been dancing for like 10 years now. I love it so much. Usually your child can start at the age of 4, it depends on where you live. The price of my classes are about 250 a piece and that is with a membership. It really depends though on what dance studio you go to and how long the class is.

Kids love Ballet, I did when I was little.
All depends on the group weather they take at 1 year. It is quiet young, you'd have to ask.

They do ballet here, cost ￡1 for 1/2 hour. and they do it in school terms.

starting ballet at an early age is really a good thing, it improves the posture, plus creates self confidence at an early stage. i am not sure though abt the cost since it depends on where you're staying, but i believe the earliest age to start ballet is abt 21/2 to 3. from where i stay, ballet starts at a level of beginner, and gradually moves to another level as soon as the first level is completed (aprox. abt a yr, and which usually ends with a recital). my daughter has classmates who have been doing ballet for the past 16 years, so more or less you have an idea how long this "lesson" takes...

I used to assist teaching ballet lessons for young children. The youngest they would start would be three. I don`t know how much the lessons would cost, I suppose it would depend on where you were sending her. A term would probably be the same as a school term, with holidays the same time as school holidays. Maybe you should enqire at a local dance school to find out more. I hope she enjoys her ballet classes!

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Ballet is really great for young girls. Where I go it costs about 250 for a full year, but you can also do it for just half the year. You can usually start around 3 or 4.

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You're daughter is too young for ballet class; however, it would be great to do a mommy and me class with her for coordination and motor skills. I've taught ballet to children as young as 2, but I think that this age is still too young. From experience, the children at this age play and run around in class--that is a lot of money to pay for basically a babysitter. I would recommend doing basic movement/motor skills classes that include a parent and then start ballet at 4 (if the child is focused) or 5.

I would advise waiting until your daughter is about 4 to enroll her in ballet classes. They are just too structured and hard to understand for 1 year olds that your daughter would probably just end up being quite confused. I definitely recommend taking her to a movement class or something of that nature that's not so...well, difficult. REAL ballet classes usually don't start until about 6, so 4 is a good time to take a pre-ballet class, which is offered at most ballet studios. My studio doesn't let girls into the level 1 class until age 6. Ballet is a wonderful thing for your daughter to do, but it's a little too early to start now. Ballet teaches you (besides, obviously, how to do ballet) structure, discipline, determination, and how to take corrections and criticism and applying them without whining or being upset about it. It's great exercise and could also be her love in life (like it is for me) so I recommend it highly!

Most studios wont accept a child that young. At 2 or 3, you can find studios that have classes like Mommy and Me, Movement and Music. Theyre introductory classes to get kids used to moving with music and learning little cute things.
As far as cost, it depends where you go. Recital schools, with seasons going the same as the school year, usually have a registration fee and then a monthly fee based on how many classes a week they attend. A lot of studios also incorporate an insurance fee to cover any injuries sustained at the studio as well. Then you have the additional costs of shoes, costumes, recital fee, etc.
While she's little, you may want to look for these kinds of classes at community ed facilities or day cares, gyms, the YMCA, to save money and see how she responds. At this age, you can't take it very seriously, and use dance as a chance for her to use some energy, and learn to socialize with other little ones.

usally ballet calsses start at like 2 or 3 years old not 1 that is really young plus dance techers would liek the students to be potty trained! its usally like $45-$50 for one class but it really depends on the studio

ballet is usually from the age of 3 and other dance styles, such as tap start when the child is four. They are usually around ￡2.50 a lesson and they can have up to 3 classes a week. The price and the term times all depend on which dance school you take her too. At my dance school a term lasts the same as an academic school, so there is 3 terms and 6 half terms. hope this helps :)