Why is quality dance instruction important?
No matter what your child’s reasons for joining dance, or their professional aspirations, giving your child the best dance education possible is never a bad idea. There are many reasons that proper dance training is vital: Children are more likely to be injured or have injuries when older if dance training is of poor quality. Poor training in the dance world is worse than no training at all. Poor training can ingrain bad habits, improper technique, and unsightly affectations that can take months or years to un-train, even by the most qualified instructor. Quality dance training, when continued for a number of years, gives the child the confidence and ability to take dance class anywhere and not feel in over their head, or ill prepared for the expectations of a ‘big city’ dance class. For example, classically trained ballet dancers can go anywhere in the world and take class anywhere they choose, without ever having to worry, is my training good enough? They are on par and can hold thei
