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[quote=Anonymous]OP.  I am in the industry and teach the teachers....well of the programs responsible enough to exgage in continuing ed for their staff..Happy to give you some pointers.

1. Programs in social halls and other random spaces are a big red flag.  Please don't do it.  These programs are more interested in saving money than protecting the kids.  Children, especially young children, are susceptible to injury (leg, spine, and teeth)on concrete sub floors...which all of these spaces have.  Do not accept anything but a real dance floor.

2.  Competition rec programs exist only to feed the competition company.  The once a week dancer gets less attention and less competent instructors.

3.  Do not go to a studio that uses highschool and college age teachers.  Check indeed for who they hire.  It will give you a clue as to the quality of the staff and programs.

4.  How safe is the neighborhood and parking situation?

5.  Look at the social accounts and see if they are displaying any sexualized costumes or choreography.

6. Is the place affiliated or certified with credentialing bodies? A random ballet certificate does not count.

7.  Look at your local "best of" lists.  They are highly regarded by the community for a reason.  The more recent the better.  [/quote]

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