Dsa

[kittycat01]

sembgal:

Try appeal for Chinese Dance since it is your dd first interest. If really can't get into Chinese dance, can still try Rhythmic gym.

thank you, sembgal...

not willing to appeal - that will be last resort as the school said appealing/changing CCA will affect CCA points. She said if she does not put a shortlisted CCA as first choice, it will jeopardise her getting a place there. Then if Chinese dance not successful, she'll end up in uniformed group which she doesn't want. That is her dilemma and she dared not risk it by putting Chinese dance first (though she really wished she could go in)

[meiah]

Hi,


Anyone knows where to buy a ball for RG? TIA.

[GymKraft]

kittycat01:

thank you, sembgal...

not willing to appeal - that will be last resort as the school said appealing/changing CCA will affect CCA points. She said if she does not put a shortlisted CCA as first choice, it will jeopardise her getting a place there. Then if Chinese dance not successful, she'll end up in uniformed group which she doesn't want. That is her dilemma and she dared not risk it by putting Chinese dance first (though she really wished she could go in)

This is a good chance to talk to your child about life.
We cannot have everything we want in life.
But, we have to make do and give it our best, even though it is not our first choice.

It is never too old to try dance, gymnastics, sport etc.
I see a lot of passionate people starting gymnastics in their 30s.
Something which they always wanted to do, but could not in their teens.

IMHO :boogie:

[kittycat01]

GymKraft:

This is a good chance to talk to your child about life.
We cannot have everything we want in life.
But, we have to make do and give it our best, even though it is not our first choice.

It is never too old to try dance, gymnastics, sport etc.
I see a lot of passionate people starting gymnastics in their 30s.
Something which they always wanted to do, but could not in their teens.

IMHO :boogie:

Agreed...though it's easier said than done. But it's not too bad for my dd - she doesn't mind rhythmic gym (she just prefers chinese dance)

My dd eventually got in rhythmic gym (actually I'm surprised she's shortlisted/selected for it coz she has no gym background and she just started jazz dance outside of school 2 weeks ago). Hope she can cope with her studies as well....

[phtthp]

Someone mentioned starting gym in 30s.


Body Can still turn somersault, can still do hand stand … At age 30, with zero gym background ?

[GymKraft]

phtthp:

Someone mentioned starting gym in 30s.


Body Can still turn somersault, can still do hand stand ... At age 30, with zero gym background ?

Hi

Yes. With zero gym background.
Of course, with a sporty background, you will generally learn a lot faster.

For Adult Gymnastics Class, the focus is learning Floor Exercise, (Handstand, cartwheel, rolls etc) over other apparatus.
This is because the learning curve is more gradual, more fun and variety as compared to the other apparatus.

I have personally taught a few ladies (and men) in their 30s, and my oldest student is at 62!

The 2 most common excuses adults gave themselves:
- I'm not flexible, cannot do gymnastics
- So old how to do, wait bone break.
is akin to saying (for basketball)
- I cannot slam dunk, cannot do basketball
- So old cannot run already, how to jump.

IMHO :boogie:

[b2b3m4]

kittycat01:

GymKraft:

This is a good chance to talk to your child about life.
We cannot have everything we want in life.
But, we have to make do and give it our best, even though it is not our first choice.

It is never too old to try dance, gymnastics, sport etc.
I see a lot of passionate people starting gymnastics in their 30s.
Something which they always wanted to do, but could not in their teens.

IMHO :boogie:

Agreed...though it's easier said than done. But it's not too bad for my dd - she doesn't mind rhythmic gym (she just prefers chinese dance)

My dd eventually got in rhythmic gym (actually I'm surprised she's shortlisted/selected for it coz she has no gym background and she just started jazz dance outside of school 2 weeks ago). Hope she can cope with her studies as well....

No worries. They are still young and you should let them try as many activities as they are interested.
DD was in AG, RG and ballet when she was 5. Due to time clashed, change of coaches etc, she dropped RG... She was doing well in in ballet and AG and at pri 1, made it to the competitive team.
Fast forward to her at Pri 4 now. Due to the number of times she needed to train for AG and ballet, she has to make a choice between AG and ballet. She eventually drops AG. Her coach was shocked as AG was DD's life.
Having said that, DD always feels she has an advantage over her ballet mates as she is able to execute many moves with ease due to her AG background. Now she is only lacking in expression. She is also representing her dance school in competition.
LAst week when it came to selecting CCA, guess what she chose?.....
Brownies!!!!!
I was like ... duh? Why not dance? It will aid you in your dance interest and even DSA, CCA points etc, etc....
Then, I took a step back. What are we doing? Why must everything we choose or do be so that our children will score better, get into 'good' schools....
I asked DD, \"Why Brownies?\" Her answer, \"Because after all I am an outdoor girl.\"
And that's DD's CCA.

[sembgal]

b2b3m4:

DD was in AG, RG and ballet when she was 5. Due to time clashed, change of coaches etc, she dropped RG... She was doing well in in ballet and AG and at pri 1, made it to the competitive team.
Fast forward to her at Pri 4 now. Due to the number of times she needed to train for AG and ballet, she has to make a choice between AG and ballet. She eventually drops AG. Her coach was shocked as AG was DD's life.
Having said that, DD always feels she has an advantage over her ballet mates as she is able to execute many moves with ease due to her AG background. Now she is only lacking in expression. She is also representing her dance school in competition.
LAst week when it came to selecting CCA, guess what she chose?.....
Brownies!!!!!
I was like ... duh? Why not dance? It will aid you in your dance interest and even DSA, CCA points etc, etc....
Then, I took a step back. What are we doing? Why must everything we choose or do be so that our children will score better, get into 'good' schools....
I asked DD, \"Why Brownies?\" Her answer, \"Because after all I am an outdoor girl.\"
And that's DD's CCA.

:goodpost: :udawoman:

[sembgal]

Any comments for this http://www.gymnademics.com/our-programs/


Seems to be the first of its kind in Singapore.

[Liliana pink]

Hi


Anyone knows any rhythmic gymnastic classes for late beginners like about 14 or 15?