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Thoughts on the rise of dance competitions in Singapore


https://quotidianballet.com/2020/01/29/why-are-dance-competitions-such-a-big-thing/

[Caringsharing]

What age must kids learn to do splits in ballet? Is it a disadvantage to not be able to do splits at say 7-8yo?


Is height (too tall or short) a disadvantage in ballet?

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What age must kids learn to do splits in ballet? Is it a disadvantage to not be able to do splits at say 7-8yo?

Is height (too tall or short) a disadvantage in ballet?

There is no required age where kids must be able to do splits. However, around 7-8, children can focus better and understand their bodies and it is a good time to start flexibility training. At younger ages, stretching is also done but mostly kept to simple ones. Front split is quite hard for young children to grasp. Also, I must add that stretching complements ballet training as it lengthens muscles and to some extent aids the student in getting the leg higher up. However, flexibility is not everything. Therefore, being able to do splits does not necessarily mean a child is a better dancer, only a more flexible one.

As for height, for professional companies they do take that into consideration as dancers need to fit into the overall look of the company. For children ballet, not at all. But I must add though, that tall students tend to have longer and better lines, as their legs and arms tend to be longer.

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[Caringsharing]

Thanks! Is it common for students do do twice a week from Grade1 onwards, for the full year (instead of later half of year nearing exams)?

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Thanks! Is it common for students do do twice a week from Grade1 onwards, for the full year (instead of later half of year nearing exams)?

Most schools do once a week and only start coaching six months before the exam. Only for major grades do the girls come in twice a week. However, I do know of some schools that want the girls in twice a week at younger grades but they are the minority. If they are just doing RAD syllabus though, twice a week all year round is not that beneficial to the child given that grade 1 work isn’t that difficult or classical.

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Tips for DSA dance auditions


https://quotidianballet.com/2020/02/03/acing-your-dsa-audition/

[Caringsharing]

Thanx, Quotidian!


Do you have any feedback on the Ballet and Music Company? I haven’t heard very good feedback, but it is conveniently located.

I am wondering if it is good to switch out early or let my child complete Grade 1 with them, before switching as it is logistically easier. If G1 is not too difficult, perhaps it is okay to continue for one more year before changing?

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Thanx, Quotidian!

Do you have any feedback on the Ballet and Music Company? I haven't heard very good feedback, but it is conveniently located.

I am wondering if it is good to switch out early or let my child complete Grade 1 with them, before switching as it is logistically easier. If G1 is not too difficult, perhaps it is okay to continue for one more year before changing?

Wouldn’t recommend as it has a high turnover rate both for teachers and students. Some good teachers but overall, not enough opportunities for students to grow.

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[Caringsharing]

Tks quotidian! When u say opportunities to grow, what should we be looking out for? Do you mean performances and competitions or something else? New to this so hoping to learn more

[winniel_tlh]

I don’t recommend it too. My daughter started out with them many years ago, and the first teacher (Ms Anna from Russia) was really good with the kids, n they loved her lessons. But after she left, the teachers kept changing, up to 3-4x in a year… my daughter subsequently lost interest, n stopped at G3.


We found one in a nearby CC, n she has continued till now, with the same teacher all these years, n formed strong friendship amongst the girls in her ballet class.