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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yawn!  Why must parents with no experience in a given extracurricular weigh in on things they don't understand?  There is nothing wrong with competitive dance (just like any other athletic team) nor any stage performers of any variety applying a reasonable amount of make up to assist with their expression.  Answer the OP's question and don't tell him or her to "run" from anywhere she feels comfortable instructing her kiddo.

OP, I agree you should find the most convenient place to try out a variety of disciplines.  Ignore the points about what not to look for and focus on those who provide proactive advice.  [/quote]

THIS. Not all competitive dance is bad. You have to pick the right studio.[/quote]

Disagree.  It is all gross and very much has a Toddlers and Tieras vibe. [/quote]

I have a kid in competitive dance, and here’s my opinion:
The competitions are annoying (travel, hotels, long days in auditoriums). I would NOT put a younger child in competitive dance, but for 11+ it’s been fantastic.  Beyond the competitions (and there are only a handful in the spring), the kids spend tons of time practicing, rehearsing and attending other dance classes. Their studios become a second home, and they build tight friendships with the other girls, as well as with the instructors who are usually 20-somethings. I imagine there are some awful toxic studios, but my kid’s studio plus others I’ve heard about, have a wonderful camaraderie, are body positive, and have fun nice normal kids. Everyone is accepting regardless of gender, size, orientation etc.

I had no idea this was the vibe, and I was so pleasantly surprised to find this out. It’s not all tiara/dance moms. I do see some of that at competitions, but it’s easy to avoid studios like that.

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