One should never enroll a youngster in dance school with the "I'll see if he/she likes it, if not he can quit" attitude.  Such half-heartedness on the part of the parent can harm a child psychologically.  Have it understood that once lessons are begun, they would continue throughout the term.  Anything short of this is a waste of time and money - as well a being most unfair to both the student and the teacher. 

Don't send the student and forget him.  Show him that you are actually interested in his/her dancing and progress.  After all there is a great deal more to the art of dancing than merely paying for the lessons.

Children should think of practice at home as homework for the dance class.  There are many methods of inducing children to practice; to deprive them of something they most enjoy is a step one might employ. Don't, however; make the mistake of discontinuing dance lessons merely because your child doesn't like to practice.  To do this is to admit defeat for your offspring and for you as a parent.  Once a child realizes that dance practice is part of his daily routine, just as brushing his/her teeth or attending school, the sooner he/she will dismiss any thought of avoiding it. 

To make practicing easier, students are strongly encouraged to keep a notebook of the dance steps they learn and to obtain music used in class. Students may also bring in tapes or CDs for Ms. Cricket to copy dance pieces. However, time will not be taken out of class to record music.

Statement on Private Lessons
Private lessons should not replace class lessons unless there is no class available to fit your needs. When thinking of semi-private lessons it is best for you to select a partner that has the same goals in mind unless a student needs a special routine to perform in shows or competitions. To make the most progress we allow only one subject to be studied in each session.