Dance teacher closes door

Are parents allowed to go into the room they're dancing in? I don't think it's unreasonable to want to watch your child.

@Courtney I feel if I tried to it would be disruptive tbh

@Liz Well, the only way to know for sure is to ask and see what happens, right? Give it a shot.

With this age group the teacher is probably just trying to keep all the little ones in the room. I teach kids yoga and the 2-4 yr olds have a hard time staying focused when they can see their parents and will often want to be with their parent which can derail the whole class. I usually ask the parents to full on participate or to sit away from the door (our doors are glass so you can see right through them).

My daughter has been in ballet since 3, her instructor has always closed the door and no parents allow in the class. She has always been transparent as to why, and is because is disruptive to the kids and they don't pay attention as much as if the parents are in the room. With that said, there is a window, and parents are allowed to peak through and some who are new stay there throughout the duration of the class. If for any reason a child is having a hard time, then she allows the parent inside, but this usually doesn't last long as the child becomes comfortable.

@Madeline That makes sense. Unfortunately at this school it’s just a normal door.

@Laura Marien I wish we had a window. :/ the door only opens once for them to take off their shoes for tumbling, and she doesn’t beg to stay with me so I guess I should take that as a good sign.

My kid's dance class is like this too. They close the door and parents aren't allowed to sit in and watch. It's disruptive, and I get that. Each room has a camera and there are several TVs set up to allow you to see whats happening in the class room. I would feel the same way you feel. My daughter hasn't been away from me since she was born and she's 5yrs old

@Chante that would at least give me peace of mind!

My 3yo is in a tumbling class and there's a small area to sit behind a curtain if your kid doesn't want you to leave but for the most part they ask you to stay out of sight because the kids won't focus on class. They also close the doors to keep runners from slipping out

I understand your concern. It's natural to want to keep an eye on your little one, especially in a new environment like dance class. The closed door situation might feel a bit unsettling, but it's great that you're attentive to your child's surroundings. Since it seems like the door is closed mainly due to the loud tap dancing, it could be more about managing the noise level. Maybe you could kindly express your feelings to the teacher, just to ensure your comfort and peace of mind. It's all about finding that balance between independence and reassurance for both you and your child. Trust your instincts and do what feels right for you and your family!