Attending a dance performance can be an inspiring experience for a child, but only if he or she is ready. When that is varies from child to child. Dance instructor Elisa Kaplan points out that, while some 3-year-olds are "enthralled and don't move for two hours," most kids can't sit for a performance until age 4 or 5.
To enjoy a performance with your child, try the following:
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