Ballet for a 4-year-old

[Anonymous]

I'm in favor of attending an established ballet school, even at that age. I felt it provided a more structured environment than my daughter was getting in her elementary school, and I liked the fact she was held accountable for following directions. At ages 2-5, it's all creative dance wherever you go. Ages 6-8 are pre-ballet. Real ballet starts at ages 8-10, depending on ability. Beginning at a ballet studio allows a child to progress up through the ranks, if ballet ends up being their thing, and they get to see older kids they can look up to. My daughter started MYB at age 2, and is still there 11 years later. She feels very connected to the studio, her teachers, and the friends she has gotten to know there over the years.