He wants to dance!?

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	Last night while watching PBS' American Ballroom Dance Competition, my ds became quite enthralled with it, to my surprise. What surprised me even more, though, was when he said, in his sweet little voice that sounds so much younger than his age (I have a hard time thinking of him as 13), "I wish I could dance." "I wish I could dance like that. If I had someone to dance with...." So I asked if he wanted to take lessons and he said, "Yeah, Mom, if I have someone to dance with?" as a question. I'm seriously thinking of seeing if there are classes around for his age or level, etc., but the only ones for ballroom dancing I've seen in the paper I imagine are for adults. Has anyone else's child expressed an interest in dancing? Have you had any experience with it? Should I take him to the regular classes if there aren't special ones? The paper says it's for all levels from beginner on. How do you think other people who are beginners might react to him? I want to let him try this, I just am not sure if it is "do-able". I posted this in another section, and then thought it might still be appropriate for this one. Sorry if I broke any conventions. Any suggestions? just call a local dance studio, i am sure that they can direct you ...kids take ballroom classes also I hope you find something I took tons of dance as a kid but "social dance" totally turned me off in JR HI.  Still, I envy those who can carry it off .... SO: You might want to rent "Strictly Ballroom" for him, too ... or not! LOL.  Funny movie.  He might also enjoy Flamenco (documentary about dance -- a lot of reviewers consider it boring but we LOVED it!).  And of course Fred Astaire movies ... I would encourage him. Oh, and 13 is probably not too young for adult classes. I'm jealous!  I soo wanted either one of my kids to inherit my (and my parents) love for dance, but they are not interested. "Dancing with the Stars" starts next week, so have him watch it and see if he is really interested, or if it is just a passing fancy. If he still wants to learn, you must encourage him.  It could open up a whole new world for him socially. I would bring him to a "regular" class on a trial basis.  See how he likes it.  You could take the class with him.  Most of the chain type studios (Fred Astaire, etc.) will let you take a class for free and many even let you pay per class. This is exciting!  Let us know how it works out.  I am with Casey -- I have this lovely, graceful looking and moving girl from India, and it KILLS me that she has no interest in dance!I have a special ed student (not asd) who got interested in ballroom dance after seeing it on tv last summer. Her mom signed her up at a local studio, a mixed class of kids and adults. Long story short, she loves it! It has done great things for her self esteem and she looks forward to her Friday dance class all week. I know some studios offer a free lesson to see if you are interested. I would definitely look into it. I can't say enough great things about how it has helped my student. HarrietWow, ok, thanks guys! I wasn't sure if I was just being loopy. My dh looked at me like I had totally flipped when I told him what I was thinking. After reading your responses, I will definitely see what I can find out and let you know how it works out! I live in a very small town, and there is only one dance studio that I know of, but I have seen ballroom dance class offered for 1/2 on certain evenings before a dance at a restaurant/ballroom in town. I will call both places and see what they offer. OOOH, I'm so excited now, I can hardly wait!! I hope he keeps this interest; I do think it would be wonderful for him! Ok, and me too...LOL!
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