Tohru Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 A summer dance class has 2 levels: one is for ages 4-6 and the other class is for ages 6-9. Which one would you choose for a 6 year old? ETA: The 6 year old is 6 years and 4 months. Hopefully the poll shows up :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Without knowing more, I'd choose the higher level on the assumption that this will be the first of several years with the same group. Also, based on the fact that my kids were stuck in the 4-6 classes last year, and they felt they were too babyish and not challenging enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Just turned 6? When she plays does she play mostly with younger or older? I suspect the younger class will have more play/games incorporated. A greater attention span will be expected in the older class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Totally depends. For an athletically capable, fast learner, moderately "mature," interested child, I absolutely would pick the older class. My daughter would do better with the push from being with the older children. However, for a less capable child, one who takes a little more time, one less mature, one not sure about their interest level, etc, I would choose the younger class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acablue Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 If she has taken dance classes before and doesn't have any trouble following directions, 6-9. If this is her first time, 4-6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I usually pick the older classes for my kid because she fits better there. But for something physical that required rhythm, I'd end up putting her with the you gets because that is really not her strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 4-6 will probably have more games and such. Probably a lot of 'free movement' allowed. Maybe some sort of intro and outro to the class that isn't fully dance-centric. 6-9 will probably have more actual lessons, practice and feedback. Probably not as much 'free movement' allowed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 If she has taken dance classes before and doesn't have any trouble following directions, 6-9. If this is her first time, 4-6. That is what I was going to say. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 A summer dance class has 2 levels: one is for ages 4-6 and the other class is for ages 6-9. Which one would you choose for a 6 year old? ETA: The 6 year old is 6 years and 4 months. Hopefully the poll shows up :) Depends. How much dance experience? How attentive is the child? Can the child stand still and listen to the teacher with minimal fidgeting? There is a big difference in terms of fine motor control between a 6 year old and an 8 year old. If I were the teacher, I wouldn't be pleased at the grouping. For the younger ages, I prefer at most a one year difference (4/5, 6/7, 8/9). I'd expect the six year olds in the older class have had regular dance instruction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundAbout Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 For my kid, I would choose the older class because he tends to model himself on the average behavior of a group. In a younger class he would start acting silly, but with more mature students he will rise to the occasion and take it more seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebastianCat Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Would there be an option to switch classes if what you choose isn't a good fit? I'd rather have my child moved up into the older class than moved down into the younger class in that case. I would also call the facility and ask for a recommendation based on her maturity, experience, and peer interaction. I'm sure they've had the same question asked by others in the same situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilma Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Where is your kid in your own family? For my youngers, I'd put them in the younger group just to give them a different dynamic - being the older. For my olders, I'd probably put them in the older group to let them be young for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer132 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I would choose 4 to 6, assuming she has no prior experience. That way I know it won't be too hard and discourage her. Rather it'll be fun and possibly spark her interest. If the older class is too hard (there is a big difference in 6 and 9 IMO), she will get discouraged and want to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Assuming both classes are for the same level, I'll go with the older age group. My boys has always behaved and learned better when they are the youngest in class than when they were the oldest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I would choose the age group with which the child would best fit in. That might be an emotional fit, a physical fit, or something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 My kids always hated being the oldest in any group, because waiting around for the youngers to get it together and pay attention meant my own kids missed out on chances to learn and do. They also did better socially with kids older than they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm guessing that the two groupings are intended for preschoolers vs. elementary students. A lot of kids these days don't start kindergarten until they're 6 because of "redshirting". So instead of the preschool class being for 4 & 5 y.o.'s it's now open to 6 y.o.'s as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Where is your kid in your own family? For my youngers, I'd put them in the younger group just to give them a different dynamic - being the older. For my olders, I'd probably put them in the older group to let them be young for a change. lol! Perfectly right in the middle. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm guessing that the two groupings are intended for preschoolers vs. elementary students. A lot of kids these days don't start kindergarten until they're 6 because of "redshirting". So instead of the preschool class being for 4 & 5 y.o.'s it's now open to 6 y.o.'s as well. This makes perfect sense! Thank you. I was going to do the younger class, but after reading this, I'm going to do the upper level. Thanks so much for your insight! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I agree with Crimson Wife - that's how we used to split out classes in gymnastics. "kindergym" would be for 5-6 year olds, but we would move them up once they hit first grade, so the Beg 1 classes would also have 6 year olds in it. Also, lots of parents sign up kids younger than the recommended age, so the 4-6 year old class will most likely have some older 3's in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 what is the six year old's gross motor coordination like? fine motor coordination? social skills? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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