Sunday, January 11, 2009

What Sort Of Intensive Programs Are Available?

By Sarah Wilkiamson

Different people have varying levels of commitment. The usual dance lessons are weekly. However there are some who want to really commit to a more intensive schedule. For these individuals more intensive programs have been designed, which take place 2 or 3 times a week.

This more rigorous option can prove beneficial for many reasons. The following are two examples of when you may want to consider some additional sessions for your child.

Occasionally a parent will discover that their child has a real God given gift for dancing and may require more than just the standard weekly session. This ability should be encouraged and you as a parent should encourage further training of your child. It is sometimes wise to look for training institutions that will offer more intensive training so that your child can access their full potential.

The other side of the same coin is when a child might love to dance but needs extra help to achieve their desired outcomes. This is another example of where a more intensive dance schedule will be very beneficial. Instead of falling behind the class, the additional lessons will make all the difference and assist any child to keep up with the other students. Many of us have fallen behind; it might just mean a short run of extra classes to get back on track.

Schools that offer extra classes are fully supportive of students with different levels of commitment. Young children need this backup, especially when they first begin dance lessons. This is because they are easily frustrated at this age when skills take time to learn.

Everyone learns at a different rate to others and your child will be no exemption. If the extra training is needed, dance teachers can establish why your child is having some problems keeping up with others. The intensive training can make all the difference between achievement and disappointment. It is a tragedy when young children with ability give up when just extra lessons would be the solution to the problem.

Given these two factors you will need to find a dance school that offers these intensive classes. You can look online and in your local yellow pages. Online you will find many websites which will give you a lot of information about the company. The about us pages are where you will get this information.

When you've got it narrowed down to a few choices you might want to phone them or get some brochures, don't just jump in and choose the first one you find. Go to the school and ask about their curriculum, try to meet the teachers and take along your child as well. There are many things that make a good dance school what it is, but providing for those who are gifted, as well as those who are experiencing challenges, is a good indication of a school that caters for all its student's needs. - 15438

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