Have you ever had to transition out of a life-long career of dance and leave that world completely behind?

Question

Just wondering if you have and if so, how was that experience for you? What is it that you are doing now?

Answer 1

I had to give dancing up because it created this perfectionist that was never happy with her body.... and college came, and life came, and I miss it terribly. I'll always miss it because there's so much sacrifice in dance, but at the same time that sacrifice is what makes you love it so much. You fight so hard to be perfect at it that it becomes your life; Yes, it takes a while to transition out of but other things in life happen and you realize that dance can still be in your life, but it doesn't have to be all of it. I love watching dance competitions and shows, and occassionally try out different dance classes in the community or at my college- Hip hop is definitely what I love doing these days- But I never could have convinced myself at 18 when I was a fanatic ballerina and tap dancer to let go of that life and try new things. I'm glad I did.

Answer 2

In addition to ballet, I was an actor. I was getting so tired of the constant upheaval. You are always on the look out for a new job, a new gig. When you're employed, life is good, if you're in-between gigs, you're lucky if you can afford to eat tuna out of the can! I was also...getting old...so sad. The parts I made a living playing were getting too young for me, and I was not yet old enough to play in the Graduate. I wanted stability. So I put up the toe shoes. Now, I'm a police officer. I know you might think that it's a stretch, but in reality, it's the same job, just different props. I have a good life, one with purpose. I have the stability I crave. And I do some acting here and there. And I sing all the time to my son...he's the best audience I've ever had. As long as you pursue a new career that challenges you and gives you purpose, you're going to do great. Why not teach? My greatest mentor was my ballet instructor. Much luck, remember, you may have closed one book, but now you begin a new chapter in a brand new adventure!

Answer 3

I've never danced as a career, but I am quite active in competitive dance and I'm out social dancing all the time. I have danced since I was a very young child, but it was understood that once I graduated from high school, there was college and then graduate school to complete. I have a very nice career that allows me to be able to dance and compete and to be able to afford to do it. Nobody should ever put all their eggs in one basket!

Answer 4

Not dance... but acting.

There were quite a few things that paved the way for a change.

But there are many other possibilities.

I guess that I haven't moved all that far away, really. After a little extra training, I now work as a drama teacher. So I get other people to do what I love... bit odd, perhaps, but it is almost as strong a calling as performing.

Answer 5

I went to college to study dance. Unfortunately, after dealing with one instructor in particular, I felt I was the worst modern dancer in the world. Then, after 2 years of dancing at college, I fractured my back. After going to a sports medicine doctor, he told me I needed to stop dancing for the spring and summer semesters and get better, and I could go back to dancing in the following fall semester. I did not want to fall behind in my dance studies and graduate a semester later in 4 1/2 years, and I did not want have to deal with that one instructor anymore, so I switched my major to Art History. I went to physical therapy and kept up with my art history studies and graduated from James Madison University in 4 years with a BA. On one hand, it was good that I switched majors so I could heal properly, graduate in 4 years, and not be around that one jerk of an instructor (he was so very Bob Fosse LOL if you know what I mean!). I do miss dancing, and I miss the great shape I was in. However, I look back and I remember all the trouble I had and how that professor made me feel. My back injury may be a blessing in disguise, as I have found an area of study in art history that I really like and one day I want to work in an auction house or a museum. However, I'm still looking for an art history related job 3 months after graduating from college. I still have my ballet slippers and my favorite dance clothes!!

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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