A Dance Parent's Survival Guide

Being the parent of a young dancer, especially if you've never danced before, can be an intimidating and challenging experience.

One moment you're dropping your child off at dance class to learn some steps and burn some energy. When they hop back in the car an hour later, they're excitedly rattling off a million class notes a minute--filled with words you may or may not understand. Dance season can be a long, bewildering year. But if you're prepared with a little knowledge of what your child will experience, you can engage in the conversation and even help solve resolve issues along the way.

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