Dance instruction can teach life lessons, too
Regarding your editorial on April 14 about the city's dance program: I had seen a documentary about students in all the districts of New York, in the lower-income school areas. I was teaching these youngsters to dance: how to behave in a mannerly way with respect to all, and how to dress properly. While doing all these things, students also received the kind of exercise they really don't have much of these days.
This program was given to the lower-income schools, but I feel all students need such instruction no matter where they grow up. This is a very meaningful program.
I am a senior in this community and have seen many children growing up in all areas. Learning these kinds of skills is important to their growing up and getting ahead in the world.
Harriet Kabat
Greensboro