My eight year old daughter is wanting to audition for a role in the nutcracker. The auditon was announced and encouraged at her public school. A ballet company is hosting the auditons and they want the kids to demonstrate ballet moves, or some talent. Problem is my dauaghter has never done any ballet, she's larger than most of the kids and while I am trying to be hopeful, I don't know if she will make the cut and I don't want her to get discouraged. Frankley, as an african american who has faced discrimination countless times I don't think she stands a chance next to the white wealthy girls who look and usually get the part. What can I do to prepare her if she is turned down.
2006-09-02 18:10:47 · 6 answers · asked by nene 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
"What will you do if you don't get the part?"
Ask her.
2006-09-02 18:12:51 · answer #1 · answered by jennilaine777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Mama, I know I'm not like those other girls. I know my skin is dark, my hair is not smooth and fair and I am bigger than they are. I can hear their snickers when they watch me try. Those little barbie dolls who can spin and stand on their toes.
I've always heard their snickers and snide remarks.
But, Mama, I don't care. I want to dance! I want to be on stage in the Nutcracker. I want to see the beautiful Snow Queen and in my heart ... I want to be Clara.
They'll never let me be Clara. But I can dream, Mama."
A childhood is full of hopes and dreams ... and disappointments and sometimes .. even shame.
We want to protect our children and still have their dreams come true.
I don't know what your child sees ... is it the lights and the stage .. is it the magic of ballet .. the glamour, costumes .. the applause. Acceptance into a social structure? I have no way of knowing.
But with a wish and a desire... sometimes dreams come true.
This is a heartfelt question that's troubled me since I read it.
Your poor little girl with such hope and her Mama's sad wisdom that the world is not always fair.
I've spent the last twenty years in dance. I can say "we" then, when I say that dance doesn't see color too often. In ballet and modern dance; black, white and asian stars abound. I have such hopes for your child. If you can just get a glimpse of her motivation maybe you can encourage it -- even after the cruel 'cut'.
And there is plenty of room for hope. The Nutcracker is huge. It serves the community. They often have two casts of the kids for different nights. She might make it!
But if she loves ballet ... take her to dance class. It's a beautiful art form. As they say in A Chorus Line --- everyone is beautiful at the ballet.
And I hope too, that someday I'll will get to see your daughter on stage.
2006-09-02 18:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by wrathofkublakhan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I believe it will be her large size that may hold her back. Being discrimminated against is a reality... but I don't believe it to be on the stage...they try to represent a cross section and the character lend themselves to all types. If the white wealthies get the parts it will be for their grace and agility. That should be her focus. Nutcracker is all about choreography. If she can practice that she has a shot at it.
2006-09-02 18:19:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's many times a youthful place, yet each studio does it a sprint diverse. in case you do not have an excellent height distinction (regardless of in case you do) you will possibly desire to test. you will possibly desire to communicate on your instructor approximately obtainable roles you could test for. remember lots of the older ones are frequently en pointe. i'm hoping this facilitates and robust luck :)
2016-11-06 07:59:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get her into ballet now and encourage her to audition next year
2006-09-02 18:14:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just try that! Who know that she can be a star?
2006-09-02 18:14:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋