ktgrok Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 DD just turned 3 (and she is young for her age), and is super social. After my oldest having ASperger's, and being very antisocial at that age, it has been an adjustment. We go to story hour but she can't sit still, spins in circles, falls down on purpose, etc. The leader commented on her energy level and strong thighs (she has buns/thighs of steel) and suggested athletics or dance. I agree, and plus, who doesn't love a little girl in a leotard? So we did a trial class today at a local studio. She was SO excited to go, and walked right into the studio with the teacher. I sat outside and watched through the 2 way mirror. Now, DD has never done anything without me, so I was worried she would cry or try to leave but she did really well. She did have trouble staying in one spot....they have them stand on a number and she kept wandering off. And at one point towards the end you could tell she was thinking about leaving, so the teacher scooped her up and held her for a few minutes while teaching, gave her a hug, then put her back at the barre and DD went right back to participating. I was so impressed at the compassion of the teacher! Normally there is an assistant but she was sick so a 13 year old student helped out. She was AMAZING. She basically stayed right with my daughter the whole class, showing her what to do, redirecting her over and over. I ended up chatting with her mom, and it it turns out the girl is the 2nd oldest of 5, and is used to helping with little ones. It was a ton of fun, and we are going to work at home on staying "on our number". I'm hoing this goes well for her, and at the same time hoping it doesn't go so well it turns into a money pit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 That's awesome that you found something for her that seemed to click. If nothing else, it will give her practice on following instructions from someone else and help her become more aware of her body and how to control it. My dd has loved her ballet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Yeah, about that money pit thing.....;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 That's awesome that you found something for her that seemed to click. If nothing else, it will give her practice on following instructions from someone else and help her become more aware of her body and how to control it. My dd has loved her ballet. That's what I'm thinking...a chance to follow instructions but in a situation where movement is built in, so she has a higher chance of success than she would say, sitting in a classroom or what not. And I love how dance can teach you to be more graceful with your movements, good posture, etc. She has some sensory issues, and I'm sure would be labled ADHD, so this will be good for her. She asked all day long to go back to dance class. And put on her leotard and tights for daddy when he got home. I think she likes it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Yeah, about that money pit thing..... ;) sigh..yeah...I'm worried about that. Already I can tell she'd love twice a week, but we just can't afford it right now. We are canceling a credit watch service we don't need, and reducing netflix to just streaming (library has DVD's easier and cheaper) to cover part of the dance class as it is. Grandma is picking up the other half. In good news DH's salary will keep going up, and he is in a lucrative field, so hopefully his salary will rise with her ambitions. hopefully :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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