I have been tempted to put Ashlyn into dance classes recently. However, I can't seem to get past the fact that my parents spent thousands on many, many years of dance classes for me. "Why can't I put that money to good use and pass my talents on?" I asked myself. I decided to teach her beginning ballet. However, the most fun part of dance class is the environment- lots of little dancing friends. So we invited some of Ashlyn's friends to participate with us...
It has been a fun but also challenging experience. There are days where Ashlyn definitely treats me like MOM instead of TEACHER. GRRR! Some days we have 6-7 girls, other days just two or three. After a few weeks in I realized I needed to change gears and see the class in a different way. At this age it isn't about doing it right, it's about learning to love dance, to enjoy it, to be creative with their bodies and fun. So that is what our class has focused on. It's been really FUN!
4 comments:
What a fun idea! I love it!
She is looking so huge and grown up! I wish we were close enough so that Kate could go to your dance class. Too fun. Happy holidays girl!
Fun! I am doing it with Ellie and her friends too. I hope you are charging! Parents are very willing to pay and you can make a little extra money! We do tap too, which the girls love!
Very fun! I have been thinking of doing the same thing with Emma (not that i have your skills at all, but . . .) I would love to hear more about what you do.
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