Hi I am a 24 year old african american guy who took up hip hop, street, and popping. Is this a good skill set? too stereotypical? Any other areas of dance that would be great for me? Im also glad i took up dance, I was doing yoga and weightlifting but dance looks like it has helped me trim up slightly and has helped increase my over all flexibility...

Jazz teaches you some modern ballet moves without taking years of ballet. It teaches you to do that really stretched out leap that you see in musical theater. If that is your thing, maybe just don't tell all your friends you're taking it, or use an assumed name.

This to "nonstagemom".."I do not think you are who you say you are"...since you post here a lot ...more for your own interest than your child's... ADVICE: Stay on course and be professional

You're mean.

...And I mean that professionally.