Ballet classes are in most cases a positive danger to a child's posture. Ballet dancers often use the Alexander Technique to attempt to overcome some of the truly harmful habits that are developed in the process of learning ballet. I wouldn't recommend ballet for any child unless they have already taken some Alexander Technique lessons, or they are liable to develop bad habits and a strained posture.
You're not wrong at all. Alexander Technique is a wonderful method and that I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn how to move more effectively. That being said, a girl doing ballet from age 3-10 isn't going to develop any serious issues. It's once girls are older and go to pointe that problems begin.
I must respectfully disagree. Children a hundred years ago were becoming overstimulated and discoordinated by the age of four. If a child's education is not properly structured with respect to the use of their bodies, their fear reflexes will be unduly excited and the development of bad habits is all but inevitable.
I have nothing against ballet per se, but I felt it necessary to object to the idea that ballet will improve posture.
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Ho-Chi-Min-Me ago
Ballet classes are in most cases a positive danger to a child's posture. Ballet dancers often use the Alexander Technique to attempt to overcome some of the truly harmful habits that are developed in the process of learning ballet. I wouldn't recommend ballet for any child unless they have already taken some Alexander Technique lessons, or they are liable to develop bad habits and a strained posture.
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You're not wrong at all. Alexander Technique is a wonderful method and that I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn how to move more effectively. That being said, a girl doing ballet from age 3-10 isn't going to develop any serious issues. It's once girls are older and go to pointe that problems begin.
Ho-Chi-Min-Me ago
I must respectfully disagree. Children a hundred years ago were becoming overstimulated and discoordinated by the age of four. If a child's education is not properly structured with respect to the use of their bodies, their fear reflexes will be unduly excited and the development of bad habits is all but inevitable.
I have nothing against ballet per se, but I felt it necessary to object to the idea that ballet will improve posture.