There are many different considerations when selecting a dance school. Some of you are new and may not know what you want and what to expect and are still trying to gather more information. Some of you have put your children into a dance school and may have had a bad experience with the teachers or the programs offered so you’re looking for another dance school for your kids. Dear parents, whether you are choosing the first ballet school for your child or trying to find a new dance school for your child to switch to, this article is for you.
What matters to you?
Understanding what matters to you is important in helping you select the most suitable dance school for your children. There are many different types of dance schools in Singapore and they are all different in their own ways, positioned differently to attract different types of students. Most of them do offer basic ballet examination packages with the opportunity to perform in a dance recital every now and then. If you don’t know what matters to you, it will be quite a daunting task to search for a school that best suits you and your child’s needs.
Some of the common priorities are:
1) Fun
2) Budget
3) Class size
4) Strictness of teachers
5) Emphasis on character building
6) Competition opportunities
7) Performing opportunities
8) Examinations
9) Future career prospect
10) Convenience
Knowing what matters to you will help you prepare the questions when you make your enquiry with the ballet school. Click on the links above to find out what too look out for and what are the questions that you can ask for each consideration.
You may also want to find out what types of dance schools are there.
Ren Jie