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We had girls in dance this year and are looking for a new studio. I'd like to hear whatever you can tell me about where you go to dance and why you like it there (and anything you don't like). The girls are from rising 1st grade to rising 4th graders. Interested in ballet and jazz for the most part.
I guess what we need to know is:
- how organized/professionalized is the place? does it run smoothly?
- what are the requirements for classes--for example, I know Cary Ballet Conservatory requires at least 2 ballet classes/week at a certain point. And my daughter wants to do jazz as well. But I do NOT want to be at dance 3 days/week (I have another child to attend to, lol!).
- what is the recital experience like? How many rehearsals? How many shows? What are the costs?
ANYTHING else you can tell me would be greatly appreciated.
If any of you has time and energy to spare for this, we would all really, really, really be grateful Thanks!
Last edited by annesg; 06-09-2009 at 05:06 PM..
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Annesg,
I have my 3 yr. old in The Little Gym in Cary. It's nice. The staff are super sweet, and of course b/c of her age its non-competitive. They offer Combo classes (ballet, tap & gymnastics), Gymnastics classes, just ballet and other things like cheerleading, karate, etc. I am not sure about Jazz classes. You might call and ask. The classes run fall/winter, spring, and summer. The spring classes end this weekend, and we're having the recital this Saturday. (Each "semester" is like 20 weeks i think).
As far as Barriskill goes, a lady I work with has her four year old there and she LOVES it! They just had their recital, and I know her little girl had the bun and everything for her hair, the children held umbrellas and did a cute routinue! Good luck with your search. I hope you find the perfect place for your girls!
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