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My daughter is 3yrs 9months now i wish to know if it is suitable to send her for a Ballet class. Also can you please suggest me with some names of Ballet classes in Berkshire??

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http://www.accessplace.com/moreinfo.htm

http://www.accessplace.com/moreinfo.htm

Those links are Berkshire listings.There are more schools listed on the left sidebar.

Hi Madhura. Ballet taught properly is okay for (almost) 4 year olds. It should comprise of music and rhythms, or eurythmics, free form dancing and some gentle exercises. Maybe a little of plies and foot stretches at the barre. Anything technical is way beyond a four year old. Watch a few classes if you can, at various schools. The manner of the teacher and how she interacts with children is more important than a prestigeous location or credentialled school.

If you do not find something suitable, tap dancing is wonderful for small children.

Please feel free to ask me more questions if you need to.

All the best, Dianne

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Dianne M. Buxton

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I can answer questions about ballet positions, ballet movements and ballet technique, pointe shoes and pre pointe exercise, mens training, ballet diet, general health issues related to dance, artistry, performance, modern dance, rehabilitation from injuries, and teaching ballet. I have taught ballet, choreographed, produced and directed dance companies. For any answers related to health questions I will offer my experience, and give references to information, but I also automatically include "see a professional".

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Graduate of the National Ballet School of Canada where I studied Cecchetti, Bournonville, Vaganova and Graham technique. Taught at the National Ballet School of Canada, York University, George Brown College and Harvard University.

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