Dance season, is most of the time, run as a school year curriculum. This means it starts in September and runs through May or June. The first 3-5 months is usually devoted to technique, learning HOW to move and hold oneself. This is the time for muscles to be trained for a specific discipline. It involves focus and repetition. Such a thing cannot be “caught up” on. Combinations are taught to get the dancer thinking for themselves and learn to use the steps in various ways. If all a student does is learn routines, then they are confused when asked to do the steps in another order or with different arms and will not understand the mechanics of the body.
For ages 3-7, learning means adjusting to a class structure, taking directions, taking turns and learning to listen, along with building a posture for dance. This takes time and consistency. The child who starts late will be confused and unsure of themselves. It is a disservice to the child, the teacher and the rest of the class.
Many sports groups have a pre-season training time which the players are required to attend. Well, dance is the same. You can’t skip the pre-season.
Dance training usually starts young and involves devotion, time, and effort. In the end, much joy comes from learning the art. Like anything else, it takes a choice and a decision on the part of the dancer and the parents to commit to it. The benefits derived from dance and the process of learning are many. Don’t skip the process.
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