{"id":669,"date":"2018-02-13T08:44:38","date_gmt":"2018-02-13T08:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theatreonmain.co.za\/?p=669"},"modified":"2018-02-13T08:45:49","modified_gmt":"2018-02-13T08:45:49","slug":"parents-think-about-this-before-taking-your-child-to-ballet-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theatreonmain.co.za\/?p=669","title":{"rendered":"Parents!\u00a0 Think about this before taking your child to ballet classes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why do you want your child to learn ballet?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

For the physical exercise leading to good posture and strong bodies<\/p>\n

Discipline of mind and body<\/p>\n

Focus and concentration<\/p>\n

The joy of moving to beautiful music<\/p>\n

Because they say they do<\/p>\n

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Are you prepared for the following?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Making sure your child attends regulary<\/p>\n

Being on time<\/p>\n

Committing to a long enough period so that the child, together with the parent is able to make an informed decision based on knowledge<\/p>\n

Being part of the learning process, especially in the beginning<\/p>\n

Prepared for the financial commitment<\/p>\n

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But what school or teacher will suit your child?\u00a0 This is possibly the most critical area of all.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Does the school have an ethos of reliability, experience and commitment to the work they are doing.<\/p>\n

Are parents welcome to watch a first class before making a decision<\/p>\n

Is the class conducted in a firm but gentle manner?<\/p>\n

Do the children look happy and attentive?<\/p>\n

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If you have any more queries please contact me Amy Gould<\/a>\u00a0 or if you are reading this and have not seen our website please visit us at Theatre On Main<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Why do you want your child to learn ballet? For the physical exercise leading to good posture and strong bodies Discipline of mind and body Focus and concentration The joy of moving to beautiful music Because they say they do…
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