Dancer Girl has picked up additional ballet and modern classes at a second dance studio, both of which are taught in different styles than she is used to. This has proven to be a bit of a challenge and it is exciting to see her be pushed to take her strong foundational skills and use it in different ways.
The director has been wonderfully accommodating of the scoliosis and has been checking in regularly to make sure that she is not pushing Dancer Girl beyond her limits physically, while still pushing her as a dancer.
I think it has been good for Dancer Girl to see that other teachers will accommodate her back pains and limitations - that it's not just those who know her well that are willing to work with her through this.
We are seeing that many of the stretches for dance have been good for her back and the routine core work will only help to strengthen her overall. And so, while it is not without it's pains, it seems as if dance has been good for her so she will keep it up. And we are thrilled that she can keep going because it brings her such joy. It brings us joy as well as we see her grow and develop from the little girl who likes to dance, into a true "dancer" who shares her passion with others.
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