Taking a kids’ playhouse from a fun, simple shack to a place where your budding prima ballerina can practice is as easy as putting on a tutu. Your little ballerina will be able to hone her skills by leaps and bounds, and at the same time, she will be able to have a good time with her friends in her little dance studio. Simply reserving that space for her will also make her one of the happiest little girls you’ve ever met. Here’s how you can create an amazing space for her:
You’ll need more than one bar, which is the type of railing equipment dancers use to stretch, balance, and dance. Consider placing one on an interior wall and also have a freestanding one that you can move from one place to another, or even outside. If you can’t find a “professional grade” barre, simply buy a railing at your local home improvement store and tape it to the wall. For effect, paint it pink.
You will need mats to stretch out and get comfortable. While a hardwood or tile floor works best for dancing, having soft yoga-type mats can make your stretching time a little less grueling.
Keep your kids’ playhouse dance studio stocked with beverages including water and sugar-free or low-sugar sports drinks. If you’re going to be dancing a lot, you’ll need to stay hydrated. Why have it where she has to walk all the way to your house to drink? She just give her a little cool and she’ll feel fantastic.
Mirrors are essential for a dancer. Not just to see himself smiling, but to see himself smiling and fixing or really enjoying his dance moves. If you can’t find a large wall mirror, you can tile a wall with small mirrors that have rounded edges. You may be able to find a cheap mirror at your local thrift store or garage sale.
Your daughter’s kids’ playhouse dance studio will need to be equipped with stereo equipment, even if it’s just an iPod with speakers or a laptop. To encourage your little ballerina to really do her best, she may want to have a space with different types of dance and ballet equipment that she can mix and match. Having your own studio from her will be a wonderful experience and the long-term benefits could end up being phenomenal!