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Is ballet too old-fashioned for my child?

Dear Emma,

I am wondering whether to send my child to ballet classes or not. I worry that ballet training is too strict and perhaps old fashioned for a child in this day and age.

– Parent of six-year-old potential dance student

DEAR PARENT,

This is a valid question.

Ballet is sometimes regarded as antiquated today, and it is not suited to every child. It definitely calls for a lot of

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