Is it a waste of money to put a three year old in ballet?

Question

My daughter will turn three in March and later in the fall, I wanted to register her for ballet. Will she be too young to understand?
The three year old class only meets four times a month for fourty dollars a month and the parents can't sit in the class room and watch. (I'm guessing so it doesn't distract the little dancers, but they do have recitals for the parents to see)
Do you or would you pay this money? If you do take your young toddler to ballet class, is it worth it?
My daughter loves to watch all the Barbie movies and is always dancing around the house. I just don't think four days out of 30/31 will teach her much. What do you think?

Answer 1

Never too early to get your child active in social situations. If it seems like she doesn't enjoy it then take her out, if not then let her have fun. It's that simple.

Answer 2

My daughter was about to turn 3 when she started ballet/tap classes. The class was for 3-5 year olds, but she was turning 3 in November. She adored the classes. They were very age-appropriate and the teacher was excellent. I'd highly recommend it for that age. If she sticks with it, she will have had that much more practice. We were able to watch through a window that had one-way vision. It does distract the kids to see the parents watching so be careful! My daughter would see my face every now and then and all of a sudden need to go potty! LOL I paid $38 a month for classes 1x per week and it was worth it. Well, they have the classes once a week for a reason. If they thought the kids needed more practice than that, they'd hold the classes more often! Kids would burn out at the age of 3 if they had ballet class every day, you know? Good luck!

Answer 3

Nope...if anything she's going to LOVE IT! My best friend is a nanny and the two girls she takes care of are 2 and 3 and they got Ballet lessons from Santa and are really excited about it. They have the Barbie movies and almost every Disney princess thing out there. Their first recital is in March I believe. Give it a try, she'll let you know if she's not liking it. It keeps her active either way and gets her socializing and making new friends...can't put a price on that.

Answer 4

no she is not too young. I was in ballet from the time I was three until I was 13 and then I broke an ankle and could not do it anymore. it completely broke my heart because I loved it. I had so many good experiences with it. It also helped me go into colorguard when I was older. It will open more opportunities for her! She will love it, She will do fine. The best dances at the recitals are the ones of the little girls those are the most adorable ones. they are always walking out and smiling at the parents and waving and saying hi. its awesome. Please enroll her. She will learn so much!

Answer 5

Personally, I don't think so. I have had my daughters in ballet and little toddler dance classes and they and I absolutely love it. First, it teaches them to listen and pay attention to the teachers. Secondly, they get another adult other than mom and dad telling them what to do. It's getting them ready for school and other authority figures. Thirdly, they get social skills from interacting with other children in a structured setting. Fourthly, they get time away from mom and dad for something that is all their own. And lastly, while they might not ever turn into Giselle they are getting some exercise and learning balance, coordination, posture, grace, rhythm, and a pride in themselves for learning something new and taking care of their own bodies. I think that any class or new skill you teach your child is wonderful for them as long as it's done in moderation and is something that your child wants to do and enjoys it. I'm in the Columbus area and have just moved from the Chicagoland area and the price the dance class quoted you is exactly what I've paid in both areas. I'd sign her up and see how much she blossoms.

Answer 6

First of all, your daughter has displayed an interest in dance. You noticed; you are willing to follow up. This is good. True, a limited amount of instruction will occur, but it is appropriate for her learning level. (I've been an elementary teacher for 30 years.) The REAL proof of the wisdom of this venture is how your child reacts/behaves after the first lesson. When you pick her up, is she happy? Does she vary her dance "routine" around the house, now reflecting techniques she learned in class?
For $40/month for 4 lessons you are getting a bargain. This, however, is a marketing "hook". As your daughter gets older, the lessons will become more expensive. Be prepared.

Answer 7

I don't think it's a waste of money. My daughter will also be 3 in March and she loves to dance to any beat. I am also thinking about enrolling her in a dance class, however, I will let her decides if she likes it or not. I think the ballet class you are talking about doesn't meet more often simply because of the child's age. Most probably as they're getting older they'll increase the practice days.

Answer 8

i for my section might initiate her at age 4 or 5 yet 3 is positive too. There are 3 twelve months olds at my studio. yet to be uncomplicated, ballet is a game of self-discipline, coordination, finesse, grace, and song. I tremendously recommend it, simply by fact it develops a stable paintings ethic. soccer, swimming, etc, all do those issues, besides the undeniable fact that it truly is totally much less formal in college and self-discipline isn't as extremely usual interior the training (counting on the place you go.) that's in simple terms my opinion. i think of ballet type is an surprising adventure that teaches you truly solid issues, no longer somewhat lots dance.

Answer 9

If your three year old WANTS to pursue mathematics, music, art, dancing or tending a garden......open the gate and let her grow! She can practice, practice, practice on a separate schedule, who knows she might put the dancing aside in a few years and pursue, designing and stitching dancing garments, or writing dance music. While Ballet was the first step, the real idea should be letting her experience the right to investigate as much of her interests as possible. If it takes money to open that gate to experience, pay it up, it's never a waste. ie. You pay a few bucks to put her on a ride at Fair or carnival, just to experience it, right?

Answer 10

Perfect age!!!! My daughter will turn three in March as well and in the fall when they start up with dance is when I am going to put her in it. I want to get her in this year but money was tight so I couldn't. Go for it and if she doesn't like it then just drop it. But always introduce new sports and activities to them so that they know what they like and what they may not like. Any sports or activities are great for her at this age. Good Luck and I hope that she enjoys it.

Answer 11

I was in ballet from age three to age twenty five (I was performing). I teach now, and I'll say that ballet teaches young girls discipline unlike any other sport out there. Do not forget that in addition to learning discipline, she will have a great time.

Three is a great age. It's best if you start out a ballerina young; their bodies will adapt to how strenuous ballet is SOOO much easier.