Are you confused by dance classes?
We had a good question from a parent this week: ‘Why is my child in a ‘pre-primary' class, when they are already at primary school?!’
We get it - dance class names can be confusing! 😜
Dance schools use 'Primary' to refer to a particular standard, rather than it meaning Primary school age. We name our classes by STAGE rather than AGE age groups, beyond preschool classes, as we very much believe it should be about the stage they are at for their capability rather than their age.
Some children are moved along to the next class, beyond their age group, to be challenged more. Some are best staying with a class slightly younger, to gain full confidence).
So, those starting in Reception will mostly be in a Pre-Primary A class, with some in Pre-Primary B. Primary classes are usually a mix of Yr1-Yr3 children, as some Yr1’s are being moved ahead and some Yr3’s maybe started later and need to catch up.
Sometimes you have to eye roll at the dance world 🙄😁 but we will do our best to be clearer to avoid confusion! More coming soon on different styles of dance...
