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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ugh, can we please get away from the dance as a kids activity thing. Yes, it is done on non-school hours. But, it is a vital art form.  It does not need to be pre-professionsl or pull the plug.  Art can exist for arts sake.  However it fills her heart and enriches her life is valid. The self expression is valid. The more time learning then the greater the tools she has to make dances.  Yes, this requires a commitment for the child and the parents. But, jeez, just because it is not a career path does not make it not a very good use of time for body, mind, and spirit. [/quote]
+1 from the PP who is the former basketball mom.  But in addition to an art form, it's also a sport, but people don't see it that way.  Dance is pretty amazing, the longer you think about it.[/quote]

Yes. My sister has always maintained that growing up, during rough periods dance was sometimes the only thing that kept her sane and in control. For those with a real feel for the art form, it’s a method of self-expression and a creative outlet. It’s a way of processing and understanding your world. The fact that OP’s daughter is creating her own pieces outside of class suggests that she may be one of those people who feel deeply about dance as art and expression, not just a physical activity.

That said, keep an eye out and make sure that she’s enrolled in an appropriate studio that will allow her to maintain that creative outlet without undue pressure to meet certain aesthetic standards (weight, etc.). Some are better than others in this respect. [/quote]

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