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Small classes are preferable rather than big unfriendly ones since dance is a very individual thing. It is essential to find a school that is not simply there for a profit but the success of each student. Try to find school that offer small classes of around six to twelve students per class.

Small children, especially, can soon disappear in the crowd. They may even feel a bit crowded and not want t attend class anymore. Small classes tend to build a really good environment that is conducive to learning. When they need to ask for advice there isn’t a lot of competition to be heard and there’s still enough individuals to create a dynamic.

It is significant for a student to be able to take advantage of one-on-one training to learn more about the creative art of dancing. This is because each person is unique and will have their own creativity to give to a class. Personal trainers are more often than not impractical, since it is fairly expensive and many dance routines require a group setting. On the other hand some individual lessons are a good option within the group atmosphere.

Reasons for individual dance instruction: There are a variety of reasons a student might need individual coaching. Here are a few:

Additional help:

Even with small classes a young child can do with some individual help. Sometimes a student will need extra help with certain skills. A little individual assistance will be enough to get them on track, so they do not get frustrated. Frustration is one of the biggest problems with small children as they get discouraged easily if not helped in time. It is important to encourage them with one on one attention.

A Special Performance:

Students may need a bit of individual training to get the routine right if they have a special part in the live show. This will make them give their best performance and not get worried about failing as a result of them not being good enough for the role. With a little individual training they will be more confident about their performance and do well.

Learn at a different pace from the rest of the class:

Everybody will learn at their own speed. A good teacher will adjust the pace of the class to suit the average learning ability. Some children may learn faster and others slower than the average pace. Therefore the teacher will give these children some individual attention. When children learn slower it does not mean that they are not such good dancers, with a little help they will soon be up with the rest of the class. So do not be disheartened if your child is a slightly slower learner.

All of these factors are normal and a good teacher will understand the steps required to balance out the classes learning rate. Often the children in the group will support each other, with the dancers who have already grasped the routine helping to teach the others.

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