October 2nd, 2009 
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It is by no means unusual for little girls have dream of being ballerinas, in fact for many this dream continues into adulthood, although often with a hint of wistfulness! For a few the dream may have become reality, through years of lessons. If your child wishes to learn to ballet dance, and you are in a position for this to happen, then you may wish to let them have a few lessons to see how they get along. With rising levels of childhood and adolescent obesity, encouraging exercise which they enjoy from an early age should definitely prove beneficial. If it is your daughter who wishes to learn the art of ballet, chances are the beautiful items of clothing are, in part, what has attracted her to the dance. One way in which you can help to encourage an initial interest in ballet is to choose a tutu.
Many dance schools for children will specify which items of clothing they require, such a leotards and tights. If your child wishes to have a specific tutu which differs with their dance school’s uniform, you can look into purchasing one yourself. Most tutus available are very pretty, using beautiful fabrics and feminine colours, but practicality and comfort should take priority over the garment’s appearance. The quality of the materials and design is very important, and the garment should fit securely but comfortably. The waistband should be secure, not tight enough to chafe or cause any discomfort, but not be too loose. As a whole, the tutu should allow for ballet movements to be performed comfortably and without hindrance. If you cannot find one which is the perfect fit, it is possible to get tutus tailor made or adjusted to meet your child’s needs. A child may well wish to wear their ballet kit round the house – this displays enthusiasm and should be encouraged within reason.
Some children will decide that ballet is not their thing, and only have a few lessons, but others will grow to love the dance more with each session! As a parent or carer for a child, you will know how rewarding and special it can be to see your child or children thoroughly enjoying themselves. As the years go by, ballet can continue to be a great hobby, sport and art for your child, helping them to get exercise and, in many cases, boosting self esteem through the attainment of progressive skill levels. A child’s love of ballet may stem initially from an early love of the tutu as it often appears in books and TV shows aimed at youngsters, but over time it can become something more. It can be a lifestyle and even a career for some lucky ballerinas. Even when ballet isn’t a success with your child, this does not mean to say that they will not wish to try other kinds of dance. Everyone has different tastes in music, and express themselves in different ways. No matter which dance they choose, let your child enjoy it!
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Created for BJm-Danse Montreal, October 2009 Choreography: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa Video Graphics: Javier Velazquez Costumes: Yso Lights: Daniel Ranger Music: Bart Rijnink, Michel Banabila, Juliette Greco, Kostas Papadopoulos, Thomas Hellman Dancers: Celine Cassone, Alexandra Gherchman, Christina Bodie, James Gregg, Tony Bougiouris, Nathan Madden, Robert Knwoles, Brett Andrew Taylor, Youri de Wilde. Premiere in San diego, October 2009 … “BjM-danse montreal” “annabelle lopez ochoa” “modern dance” …
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how can i make my ballet clothes reflect my personality?at the place i dance we have a very strict dress code. we can wear legwarmers, and hair accessories, and such, but how can i make our 'uniform' more original?
this is our dress code for my level: burgandy leotard of any style, light pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers, and grishko 2007 pointe shoes
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Zoos and museums are often good places to look for volunteer programs.
Regardless of whether or not he wants to volunteer to work at a museum or zoo, you can also encourage him by getting him some simple field gear. Binoculars are an excellent choice, and something like armoured 10x field binoculars aren't even very expensive. Butterfly nets, aquatic nets, collection jars, magnifying glasses, and other critter catching equipment can be pretty cheap, or even home made. Something like a microscope (with a flat stage so that home made slides can be examined) can also be an excellent investment.
Many areas will have nature clubs and birding groups that often lead guided nature walks in their local area. Try to find some of these, and perhaps go on a few of their tours. Alternatively, you can just turn your kid loose in an empty field or wood lot with a few jars and let him see what kind of critters he can turn up.
There are also videos and television shows that are terribly exciting for budding zoologists. The Discovery Channel and Animal Planet are the obvious choices, but there are also many decades worth of excellent National Geographic specials out there. Many libraries have them available free of charge.
If your child loves Jeff Corwin, you should also look for a series called Acorn the Nature Nut, hosted by John Acorn. Each episode he focuses on a single topic, such as frogs or aquatic critters or bird watching, and gives sound, excellent scientific information about those topics, tips on how to find those critters yourself, and also sings corny songs and makes corny jokes about the critters. Rather than focusing on the wild, exotic beasts of Africa or other far away locations, the Nature Nut usually concentrates on the kinds of critters you can find right in your own back yard.
You should be forewarned that living with a budding zoologist is not always easy. My mother still has horror stories she tells about the boxes of caterpillars or grasshoppers and jars of slugs my brother and I would bring home, or how we wouldn't let her kill the spiders in the house. But if you persevere and try not to let the moths cooling in the fridge freak you out, you should have many excellent opportunities to encourage your son's interests.
My mom sent me an email with your blog in it! We think you are doing great!