Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The Importance of Good Manners In Dance Class

By Sarah Wilkiamson

Etiquette is very important in a dance class. There are certain things that a child should understand when attending one of these classes. Once they understand the rules of etiquette and being nice to each other your child will be able to learn much better.

Some simple etiquette:

Always respect the teacher. A group of children can be difficult to keep in line sometimes. Parents can help the teacher here by encouraging good behaviour. It's important because many children are starting to become competitive at very early ages, this can lead to strong personalities trying to take over and some stand offs, similar to those at home. It really can just be a pressure release for children so encourage them to talk about dance at home where you can monitor what's going on and quickly act on any negative emotions.

Do not leave the class: unless your child has a prearranged appointment or emergency they should be instructed not to leave the class before it ends. This is common courtesy to both the teacher and other students. If you child gets into the habit of skipping and cutting short their classes they will not be able to learn properly and will get a bad reputation. They should also not make it a habit to come to classes late, as this is not showing respect to the instructor or the class.

Listen to the instructor: listening is an important skill that many young children have trouble with. A good classroom atmosphere will help to nurture this skill. Dance classes will not be nonstop activity, sometimes your child will need to stop and listen. The instructor will usually be talking about an important topic and your child needs to make sure they listen carefully. Again this is really part of good etiquette.

Don't get a big head. Some children can get carried away with their own success sometimes. There's nothing wrong with a little confidence, but too much can soon lead to a good dancer becoming unpopular. Again, this sort of thing will help with school as well as dance. It's a good idea to encourage your child to be humble and enjoy their successes quietly. This will help strong performers to assert themselves as leaders.

Do not be disruptive: disruptive behaviour is not at all tolerable and your child ought to understand this fact. They have to understand the need to listen to the teacher and be able to follow instructions. It is basically not polite to be disruptive and is not only rude to the instructor but as well to the other students.

To make certain that your child gets the most from their dance lessons it is significant for them to understand the rules of common etiquette. Once they do this they will be able to get pleasure from the classes better and learn faster. It will as well prepare them for their future life. A little politeness goes a long way.

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