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Alison, I did notice that, but I figure that any advice is better than nothing at all. I do appreciate you making sure I was aware though.

Thanks so much everyone for the advice! I did a lot of research over the summer regarding different dance studios in the area. It was very important to me that recital costumes were age appropriate. I really don't want my 3 year old in a bikini top and booty shorts. I also asked around for parent recommendations, asking for the good, the bad, and the ugly, and I am confident in the studio we choose for my budding ballerinas, as well as the studio we are going to for Irish dance. Sadly they are not the same studio, but the instructors for the Irish dance started teaching at the same studio that my budding ballerinas will be going to and we were given a great recommendation by the ballet studio. All of the instructors for both studios have several years of dance and teaching experience. There is even some Riverdance experience in there. Lol #riverdanceobsessed Keep the advice coming everyone! I really appreciate the help!

Hi. My 8 year old daughter is taking ballet this year and my 3 year old daughter is taking a pre dance/tumbling combo class. This is the first time any of my girls have taken a dance class. I was wondering if anyone had any tips for us. What kinds of things would we need to get as essentials for first time dancers. Other than tights, leotards, and ballet slippers, and a bag to keep it all in, that is. Any advice at all would be great. I also have a 7 year old starting Irish dance if anyone had any tips for that class as well. Thanks so much! River