Conference moira::parenting

    Jean's school of dance (or gymnastics) in Hudson/Marlboro.  Is this
    close?   
    
    Been in business for many many years.  Jean might not even be alive
    still and if not, Linda LaSage probably own the business.  This was
    her manager.
    
    I went there from 5-17 years of age.  I also taught there when I was a
    teenager (gymnastics).  When I started competing in gymnastics I went
    for dance and then later came to their gymnastics teams.  They were top
    in the state a few years ago. 
    
    cj

    
    Registration for gymnastics is tonight at the Walker Bdlg. in Marlboro
    from 4-6.  I went their Friday to sign my 2 yr. old daughter up but
    unfortunately they don't have weekend classes until the child is 3.
    If anyone knows of a place that has weekend classes please let me
    know.
    
    thanks
    deb
    

    Hi- ALL Star Gymnastics in Billerica is very good. It's right off
    Rt 3., easy to get to...495 north to rt 3..we used to live in Billerica
    and my daughter took lesson there all last winter..kinda a
    mommie/daddie and me class for kids under 3. We moved to Littleton, but
    All star is so good we're going back there..great with kids..they have
    classes for all ages and the instructors spent time with each child.
    
    They're # is 670-2523...not sure if that might be too far for you..they
    have anice waiting room for parents too.,,actually I think they were
    having and open house Tuesday night for newcomers..I just signed my
    daughter up the other day.
    
    good luck.
    
    Stephanie

    Hi- ALL Star Gymnastics in Billerica is very good. It's right off
    Rt 3., easy to get to...495 north to rt 3..we used to live in Billerica
    and my daughter took lesson there all last winter..kinda a
    mommie/daddie and me class for kids under 3. We moved to Littleton, but
    All star is so good we're going back there..great with kids..they have
    classes for all ages and the instructors spent time with each child.
    
    They're # is 670-2523...not sure if that might be too far for you..they
    have anice waiting room for parents too.,,actually I think they were
    having and open house Tuesday night for newcomers..I just signed my
    daughter up the other day.
    
    good luck.
    
    Stephanie
    
    
    Forgot to add that they have weekend classes for kids of all ages!

    My 11 year old niece has been taking ballet, tap, etc. lessons at Karen 
    White's dance studio in West Boylston for about 5 years.  She loves it,
    they have great instructors, and are really great with the little ones.
    I go to their recitals every year, and really enjoy all the dance
    numbers.  I am not sure of the address, and phone number.  It is
    located right next to the Lucky Lady, right on West Boylston Street.
    Good Luck!
    
    Cheryl
      

I am looking for weekend Dancing Lessons (Ballet kind) for my 3&1/2 yr daughter
in Westford/Chelmsford/Littleton/Lowell area. 

Most of the places I found have weekday lessons only.

Would appreciate any info.

thanks
shamim

(DTN 381-2793)

    West Concord Dance Academy has Saturday lessons for little ones.  
    

    
    Follow up on the basenote. 
    
    	I tried the Karen White School of Dance recommend by 809.5.
    My 3 1/2 year old daughter loves it.  There are 9 girls in her class.  
    It costs $34.00/month.  It's half tap/half ballet.  Tap is done in
    their "party" shoes so you don't have to go out and buy taps.
    
    	Allison has had 3 classes.  Starting next Saturday, one set of
    parents a week may watch the class.

	I have two daughters who go to Judy A. Hermans School of Dance
	in Shrewsbury, on RT9 next to Penny Pinchers and across from HQ

	My oldest daughter has been dancing there for 7 years and loves it.
	
	This is a very nice school with a very educated dance teacher
	and very loving/caring atmosphere.

	Check the yellow pages for the number of the school.

	She teaches all kinds of dancing, tap, jazz, ballett, ponte, 
	all ages


	Wayne

    Hi,
    
    	I'm looking for Dance Studio around Leominster area for my daughter
    	she is 4 1/2 yrs. 
    
    	Thanks for any recommendations .
    
    Mai

    Mai,
    
    My 4.5 year old daughter has been taking ballet/tap lessons for
    2 years at the Performing Arts Theater in Sterling, and she really
    loves it there.  PAT is on Rt 62, near the Sterling/Lancaster line.
    The phone # is 422-6989, and the owner is Lisa Cousineau.  4.5 year
    olds are usually in 45 minute lessons, which cost $25/month.
    
    The teachers that my daughter has had have been great with the young
    kids, making the lessons fun, while still teaching them things.  They do 
    put on a recital every June, altho being in the recital is not mandatory.
    
    If you have any questions, feel free to send me mail.
    
    -Lynne                             

I'm interested in finding any information on dance lessons (ballet, Irish
dancing, or other) for my daughter.  She is three years old and appears to
be interested.  Is this too early to start?  We live in Framingham and wonder
if there's anything around that area.

Thank you.

    I, too, would be interested in this topic.  Grandaughter is same age,
    and I've been considering a gift of dance lessons.  But, we're north of
    Boston, in Peabody area.
    
    Thanks,
    Lorraine

    
    
    My soon-to-be 3 year old tags along every week when her older sister
    attends dance class.  Courtney not only is interested, she knows the
    entire dance for the recital!  She will be attending class beginning
    September.  
    
    I think readiness depends on the kid. Shannon, my oldest did not have
    an interest until 4.5 years old.
    
    Beth