DD went to a disco-dancing class for 7 -11 yos. There were 2 teachers and they started with a warm up - all good so far. After a bit of running across the room the teacher lined them up against the wall for stretches - basically she took each girls leg and pushed it right up, then got her to turn round and pushed up the leg at the back.
At the end of the class they were asked to do splits and pushed down into them; also laying on their back one leg was pushed right up.
I've done ballet, tap, National and latterly ballroom and latin and have never experienced anything like this. I'll admit I know nothing about disco but it made me uneasy.
Is this normal for this style of dancing, or am I right to be concerned? I would add that DD seems as "wooden" as me and can't actually get into splits or get her leg high, hence my concern.
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tallulah · 26/02/2014 18:23
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