how can i take private dance lessons if my parents won't let me?

Answer 1

Unless you are over 18 and earn a salary you will have to convince your parents. Private lessons cost a lot of money. If your parents won't pay for them there is no way for you to take them.

Ask them what are the reasons. Talk to them in a mature way. Maybe when you talk it over they can tell you what the reasons are, and maybe you can change something to make them change their mind.

Answer 2

Parents always have their reasons. I would find out what they are first before you try sneaking behind their back. I know of many parents who (especially with their daughters) think that dancing equates to sexuality that is only heightened by doing it in a private one-on-one dance with someone for an hour. It also might be money because the rates of private lessons around these parts is at least $40/hr (from a very good nationally ranked dancer who dances part time) up to $200/hr if you want to dance with Kyle Redd and Sarah Vann Drake when they are in town. I know a girl whose father spent over $15k in lessons for her over the last five or so years.

Until you find out the reason for them not letting you take private lessons, you are pretty much unable to do anything. You have to meet their concerns with respect and try to ease them into letting you do private lessons by providing as much information to show that they are beneficial and they are needlessly worrying. It might mean having to take a friend along with you or having restrictions on the lessons, but it is better than nothing.

Answer 3

Raise the money somehow. Private lessons are expensive. Find a way to pay for it yourself. Or maybe just figure out how to pay for half of it, and your parents could pay the other half. Do little random turns as you go across the room sometimes, practice a couple steps when they're nearby, do some little stretches as you stand, do your homework in a straddle position, talk about ballet a lot. Basically make it seem as if you're always practicing and really really love ballet. Then maybe they'll see that they'll really get what their money is worth from the private lessons. Or suggest semi-private lessons (usually about 2-5 in a class) those usually cost a little less. And if they agree to letting you take private lessons, don't give up or quit. Keep going and prove to them (but more importantly YOURSELF) that you can go can finish what you started and try your best. If they still don't agree though, settle for regular lessons, better than nothing right?

Answer 4

GROUP LESSONS: Pros: - You can learn from other people's mistakes. - You (usually) get to perform in an end of year or mid year AND end of year performance. - You can mingle with other passionate dancers and form friendships. Cons: - The teacher's attention is not 100% on you. - Different people may be at different levels in their dancing. PRIVATE LESSONS: Pros: - You have the teacher's full attention. - You get to work at your own level and pace instead of dealing with higher or lower ones. Cons: - You don't get to meet as many new people. - You often won't get the opportunity to dance in studio performances. I guess it really depends on the kind of person you are. Personally, I do better in group sessions but lots of people are very different and thrive in private ones. So yeah, perhaps try both out and see which you prefer. Good on you for giving dance a go! Happy dancing, good luck and I hope I helped you :)

Answer 5

It all kind of depends on how old you are. If your 16 and can drive and have a job, you should be able to, hands down. But if you are younger and have no source of income, you should wait until you're older. That's what I'm going to do. I really want to take dance in university (minor in it) and need to catch up to other people because I'm in a teen/beginner jazz class. But I have a job, I have my Leaner's licence and I have thought out every question my parents may ask me.

Answer 6

You have to respect your parents. You need your parents permission to take private dance lessons. If you don't get your parents permission then the people who work there won't let you in.

Answer 7

I don't think you can. No reputable school will take on an underage student without parental permission.

Answer 8

i really think you schould listen to your parents, ask what their reasons are and if they are resonable than you should just forget it. but if you really want them try getting a job to pay for them youself because they can be pricey. =)

Answer 9

You don't. You should respect what your parents say. ~~~

Answer 10

You don't. They have their reasons why and you must respect that.