Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Learning To Dance - Small Classes Make The Difference

By Sarah Wilkiamson

The size of classes is a popular discussion these days and all of the positives seem to go to smaller classes. Smaller classes give the teachers a better chance of getting to know the students and to see when they aren't fully grasping some aspect of the skill they are attempting to learn.

All students work at different speeds and dance students are no different to other pupils. A small class not only gives the teacher a better opportunity to cater for their pupil's needs, but a chance to keep everyone learning at the same speed.

Children can get lost in the crowd of other voices and problems if a class is too large. Creativity and individuality suffer as a consequence. Some schools still practice large classes, however this is a poor learning environment that is driven more by the goal to make money than one that sets out to help its pupils learn an art form. When choosing a dance school, one of the first things a parent should query is the class sizes.

Good quality dance schools have smaller classes, for all of the reasons outlined so far. Small classes are best for young people and help them achieve the heights in creativity they desire. There are a number of obvious advantages of smaller classes.

The security: A young person needs the security of a small class. The atmosphere is more like that that they will experience at home and this helps them to feel relaxed and makes learning more efficient.

More conducive to diverse learning challenges. Your child will not have to be trying to catch up all of the time and can easily have any questions answered. Smaller classes cater for students with different learning needs and the teacher is able to get to know your child.

More likely to create a friendly atmosphere so your child will make friends easier. Bonds are built between teacher and students because they are working so closely together. They become like a family and support each other.

Encourages concentration: Smaller classes offer less distraction for young students. This enables them to concentrate better and absorb what the teacher is explaining to them.

Better at producing quality students. Because the classes are smaller, class enrolment is limited. This means that the children enrolled will be more dedicated to success and really want to learn to dance. Sometimes, larger classes can be full of kids just trying different things every month. This can be a drain on a dance teacher's service.

All of these points need to be considered when contemplating a choice of dancing schools. It's easy to come to the conclusion that small classes are the best option for any type of learning, but it is especially so for children. It's important that children have a really good learning environment that will enable them to learn fast and retain more of what they have learned. It's also very important that they feel comfortable and at ease with their surroundings. - 16928

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