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leaps by joy holden ??ank you for
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, god. ?ank you for creating an avenue that allows me to reach closer to you. to speak honestly with my body when words just aren't going to cut it. for entrusting me with such a precious gift and empowering me to utilize it.? natalie kirk, baton rouge native and
dance
major at university of north carolina school of the arts, posted this on her facebook page. her devotion to her craft began many years ago, as a little child, but has carried her to a place of knowledge and experience.
dance
classes start small, both in size of the
dance
r and size of the commitment. ?ose
first
recitals are saccharine sweet with mistakes and laughter, but if continued can lead to a deep passion that includes life lessons, self-expression, and personal growth.
dance
beginnings toddlers in tutus sashaying across a stage create a chorus of oohs and ahs in the audience. ?is bright and bubbly beginning of
dance
can be the
first
step in a lifelong journey of
dance
. to start the
dance
odyssey with your little ones, whether they are 3 or 13, choose the right studio. carrie webb, founder and owner of revolution
dance
company, suggests that new
dance
parents should ?invest a little bit of research? because you will be making a time commitment as well as a financial one. she advises, ?look for a place that?s nurturing and loving with a good
ballet
program.
ballet
is the backbone, and without it, you're just doing steps.? gwyn defrances, co-owner, director, and teacher at defrances
dance
academy, agrees that
ballet
should come
first
because it is the foundation of all
dance
styles. keep all genres of
dance
in mind, though, ?because versatility is key,? webb says. ?find a program that has a convenient location, price schedule, and calendar; however, make sure your time and money are going into a program that delivers a good base of technique to your child.? ?e impact of
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