Tip toe walks, twirls around the room, and a love of dress-up may be signs of an interest in dance, but how do you choose the right place for your dancer to begin their journey? Choosing the right dance studio from the start can set your child up for success. You never know if those first steps will turn into a long-time passion down the road, and having the right foundation can make all the difference. There are a few key things to look into when selecting a dance studio, and each school has a different focus and approach to training. Here are some of the things that Ballet 180 School prioritizes within their studio, and why.
Find Out If a Curriculum Is Used
Ballet 180 School uses a curriculum that is backed by medical professionals and top dancers in the industry. This enables all students to progress appropriately, no matter which class they are in. This also ensures that dancers are learning age-appropriate material and avoiding injury.
Find Out About Performance Opportunities
Dance schools tend to focus either on competitions or performances. Both are great for different reasons. Ballet 180 School is a performance-oriented school, which means that students are encouraged to grow in an artistic, non-competitive way. The focus is on self- improvement rather than competition against someone else. Ballet 180 students have the opportunity to perform in the Nutcracker and in an end-of-year Showcase performance. For the more serious dancer, additional opportunities are available through Ballet 180’s Student Company.
Check Out the Facilities
Dancing in the correct environment is important for the health of a dancer. Ballet 180 School’s studios are equipped with professionally-installed, sprung floors and top of the line materials. This means that there is less impact on joints when moving around. Regular cleaning maintains the integrity of the studios and provides a safe space for dancers at Ballet 180.
Connect with Current Dance Families
Feedback from a current student can provide a well-rounded and honest picture of what it’s like to attend a school. The majority of students at Ballet 180 School find out about the studio through word of mouth.
Here’s what some of the dance families have to say:
- The Ballet 180 staff are wonderful and the studio is such a lovely and intimate community to be a part of.
- We chose Ballet 180 because we heard that it is a place of quality dance instruction that maintains a fun learning environment. It has lived up to its reputation. We are thankful for the positive learning atmosphere for our daughter.
- We LOVE Ballet 180. They don’t just teach you about and how to dance, they care about community, kindness and artistry! Great studio, wonderful people and fabulous teachers.
Gain First-hand Experience
Sometimes you need to experience something first-hand to see if it’s the right fit. Walking into a space, meeting the staff, and/or trying a class are all great ways to get a sense of what it would be like to attend a specific school. Ballet 180 offers tours and/or trial classes. They also host open house “dance discovery” days throughout the year.
About Ballet 180
Ballet 180 School is a multi-year award winning dance school providing top-notch training for preschoolers to professionals. The school’s unique focus on building community and spreading kindness through the art of dance enables its students to reach their greatest potential in dance and in all areas of life.
Ballet 180’s next Open House is Thursday, August 21 from 4:30-7:00pm. Check out the Open House Facebook Event to see the schedule of events for the day and to RSVP. View the class schedule and find out more about Ballet 180 School at www.ballet180.org.
Ballet 180 School
209 W. Lancaster Ave.
Suite 200
Paoli, PA 19301
phone: 484.639.9571
email: school@ballet180.org
