Full Force Dance and Karate

4 THINGS EVERY PARENT SHOULD KNOW BEFORE
CHOOSING A DANCE STUDIO

If most dance studios seem to have qualified, friendly teachers, experience teaching children and a big show at the end of
the year, aren’t they all pretty much the same? Does it really matter which place you decide to enroll your child? Yes. There are 4
main things that can make a huge difference in the quality of instruction your child receives, the amount of extra work and
hassles the parents must deal with and the overall enjoyment and satisfaction of being involved with a dance program.
Here are 4 things that every parent should consider before deciding on a dance studio for their child.

1. WHAT TYPE OF DANCE FLOOR IS USED?

Dance is a very physical activity that requires a lot of jumping, which can put stress on bones and joints. Most dance
footwear does not provide any cushioning or support, so the shock of dance movement can place a lot of pressure on the
knees and back of a dancer. The best way to prevent against potential injury is by choosing a studio with a professional
flooring. A sprung floor consists of a wood structure built on the regular floor, providing a layer of foam to absorb the shock of jumping. This is important to alleviate future injuries of the knees, hips, or back.

Our studio features a sprung floor with wood overlay that helps reduce the risk of injuries

and allows students to dance longer without getting tired.

2. WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE CLASS?

If the dance class has fewer students in it each child will receive more personalized attention, learn more and have more
fun. With younger students it is easier for a teacher to maintain control over the class and make sure each student
understands the concepts and instructions. Our smaller class sizes make sure that no fundamental concepts are being
missed. A smaller class size also allows our teachers to ensure that students are not developing bad habits or improper
technique. Most academic schools in the area accommodate approximately thirty students per class. In many cases, our
class sizes are less than half that of the academic schools in the area.

3. WHAT ARE THE “EXTRAS” REQUIRED FOR THE YEAR END SHOW?

Most studios put on a year end show in a professional theatre. Students that perform in the show must have a costume for
their dance number. Some studios may require parents to sew their child’s costumes, or the parents must find their own
seamstress to do the sewing. This can be inconvenient and frustrating for parents who are busy or can’t sew.

Our studio has a seamstress available so parents do not have to worry about any costume hassles. Our studio also gives every student 4 free general admission tickets to the show.

4. CAN I GET IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE?

In many studios the teacher or the studio owner conducts classes and does the administration. By trying to do two jobs at
once, the class may suffer as the teacher has to use class time for customer service issues, or the studio may have no
customer service available if the teacher is in a class. To have a good experience it is important to choose a studio that can
assist you with details like costumes or schedules, even if a teacher is occupied in a class. Our studios have office staff on
hand during all regular class times, so you can get immediate assistance.