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Original poster

To think drama classes at 3 is a bit much

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Nicpem1982 · 31/12/2017 23:46

Class has come up at dds performing arts academy I think it's alot for 3 year old as she already does ballet and tap dd things she should do it

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Nicpem1982 · 31/12/2017 23:47

I think it's a bit much so who is bu

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Jonsey79 · 31/12/2017 23:49

You've left it too late at 3.

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Nicpem1982 · 31/12/2017 23:51

Joesey- it's the minimum age at her academy

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MaisyPops · 31/12/2017 23:54

Joesey
I'm hoping you're being funny there. Grin

Drama classes at 3 seems a bit nuch for me but it's common for some dance and gymnastics to start young. I started gymnastics just after my 4th birthday

Jonsey79 · 31/12/2017 23:54

Get them in classes as soon as they can crawl, that's what I say.

RavingRoo · 31/12/2017 23:58

A lot of the serious professional dance, singing, and drama academies locally will only take children at 2-3, and even then only if you commit to the schedule. If you can’t you’re out.

Loonoonow · 31/12/2017 23:58

The last thing my DC needed at 3 were drama classes. Calm down classes would have been more helpful. They are in their twenties now and nothing has changed.

YellowMakesMeSmile · 01/01/2018 00:08

Way OTT but then again any structured classes bar swimming are OTT for toddlers.

alfagirl73 · 01/01/2018 00:11

Given the number of very young performers I've seen in shows who were already at a very professional standard, it's not surprising to me that there are classes for that age.

Toomanycats99 · 01/01/2018 00:12

My dd started drama classes at 4 - it's more building confidence and having fun.

Witchend · 01/01/2018 00:14

If you don't think she should do it, then don't; if she fancies it and you have them money then give it a go. It's not really an issue.
At that age it's mostly about playing imaginary games and having fun.

Greenshoots1 · 01/01/2018 00:15

if its fun and sociable, and the 3 year old is not overloaded with activities, no harm in it

namechangealerttt · 01/01/2018 00:20

Son started gymnastics at 2, quit aged 4. Fills an hour, not harming anyone, what's the issue?

Whizziwig · 01/01/2018 00:23

My younger started the kids classes at 3. It was singing, games, dancing, a bit of poetry. It helped both mine with confidence. The classes in the main school start at age 7 for three hours in a Saturday. I think that is too much.

LauraMipsum · 01/01/2018 00:23

How do you have a 3yo who thinks she should take classes in anything? My 3yo thinks she should be Elsa and thinks she should get to eat chocolate for breakfast. She has limited opinions on her extracurricular education.

Crunchymum · 01/01/2018 00:23

I'm confused.

Is it you older child at the academy or your 3yo?

Jonsey79 · 01/01/2018 00:29

Just to be clear, I was joking, but I also thought the OP was joking as I had no idea this was a thing at such a young age!

I also have a 3yo - hope I haven't scuppered her chances Grin

Myanna · 01/01/2018 00:39

I have an extrovert child who loves making up and telling stories and learning poems. He's not yet 3 but if I found a convenient drama class I'd take him. Because he'd enjoy it not because I'm trying to get him on the stage asap!
Before having him I'd have thought it was ridiculous though.

ChangeyMcNameface · 01/01/2018 01:34

RavingRoo

Bullshit.

silkpyjamasallday · 01/01/2018 08:22

I used to help run a drama group for children aged 4+, it was great for building their confidence and allowing them to engage in what is essentially imaginative play but in a structured way. As they get older there is also the opportunity to perform in plays in the company's theatre, I was in plays ranging from James and the Giant Peach, His Dark Materials, Beowulf to Shakespeare. I attended myself from age 5 and it certainly served me well, I am never uncomfortable doing public speaking, I have good diction and vocabulary. My DD will be going too once she is old enough, it was always great fun and a valuable experience imo, my DB got a part with the RSC off the back of it. I wouldn't send her to a performing arts school but as an extracurricular for an hour a week I don't see how it's any different to anything else, everything in moderation.

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Nicpem1982 · 01/01/2018 08:49

Sorry op should say dh thinks she should not dd

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Lowdoorinthewal1 · 01/01/2018 08:54

I have an extrovert child who loves making up and telling stories and learning poems. He's not yet 3

Only on mumsnet Grin

MaisyPops · 01/01/2018 08:54

Just to be clear, I was joking, but I also thought the OP was joking as I had no idea this was a thing at such a young age!
Phew! I thought you were. Grin

But this is MN where some people buy houses in catchment for an egg that isn't close to being fertalised yet, where children need enrichment activities from 6 months and tutoring for the 11+ starts at 5. Smile

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Nicpem1982 · 01/01/2018 08:56

Crunchy my 3 year old is at the academy

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LittleMissNaice · 01/01/2018 09:02

My three year old needs no classes in how to be dramatic. huge sigh, eye roll, throw hands up in the air