when your daughter becomes 9 and hasn’t taken any ballet and all of a sudden she wants to learn how to plié. Well most of the dance places have children that have been in classes since they were 4 so, my daughter would have to be w the very young children. No way. At Linda Parker she is so kind and patient. Both of my children are taking the tap/ballet/jazz and she explains everything so they truly understand. They work towards a recital at the end but it is not mandatory. Oh not to metion my 8 yr old boy is in the class and he feels totally comfortable because Linda makes sure to address that he will play soccer & football that much better!