My 11 year old has got it into her head that she wants to go to ballet school. She's been dancing for many years and does have talent. Her ballet teacher has reccomended a few to us but they're all residential.
I honestly can't bear the thought of my daughter going to boarding school- I want her at home with me but at the same time, I don't want to keep her from her dream- what on earth can we do?
2007-02-16 03:44:31 · 6 answers · asked by DanceDolly 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
Oooh I don't envy you at all!
As a mum, I can understand your dilema. On the one hand you feel your daughter is probably far too young to be away from home but on the other hand, if it's her dream you probably feel you should do everything you can to support her. I guess it's a case of how much she is committed to her dancing.
I have a friend whos daughter is at an excellent ballet school (Royal Jnr) and lives away from home only coming back on the occassional weekend and holidays. Its a hard life for those parents but even harder for the kids as they are really put through their paces big time. Perfection is the be all and end all.
I know my daughters friend suffers from low self-esteem and phones home crying a lot which is very difficult to cope with. She has considered taking her out many times but her little girl is so dedicated and wants to be there despite the tears. The teachers have said that she can be on the phone crying to mum the one minute and the very next, she is smiling and laughing with her friends- meanwhile my friend is at home worried sick!
The pressure is huge and then theres the expense- it costs a fortune-definitley not for the faint-hearted but some funding is available for a select few I believe.
The dancers work very very hard- 5 hours a day plus all their academics as far as I know and then they still have homework and exams too! Its a hard life being a dancer so only the most determined and dedicated kids make it.
I think that it might help if your daughter could maybe speak to some other dancers who are actually at ballet school just to get their opinions on what life is like there. I don't know how you can do this, but I do know that I've spent many an hour with my friend on the phone as she agonises whether or not to keep her child there or bring her home. She's often said that if she'd known what was involved she would have seriously discouraged it at the start. Then again, she goes to see her little girl perform in a theatre and she is full of pride. I've seen this child dance and she is trully amazing and deserves to be given every opportunity possible as she has so much talent, but it's very difficult being the parent at home worrying if your child is eating enough, sleeping enough and is happy.
At the end of the day you are the one who knows your child best and whatever happens I'm sure you will be doing what you think is right for the right reasons.
I wish you all the very best!
2007-02-16 04:13:45 · answer #1 · answered by LadyTraveller 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My mom doesn't want me to go to an art school because the tuition is 10,000 dollars, but i am going to a Saturday program for 4 hours a Saturday. It's much cheaper and i hope i learn a lot, but for your problem, that could work too. Find one that is:
A) near by
B) still teaches good academics
C) doesn't require residential housing
It may seem hard, but i can do it, so can you!
GOOD LUCK WITH YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER!
2007-02-16 07:35:38 · answer #2 · answered by Tess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 07:28:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go on the internet and search for ballet schools in the area that you live in
thats how my mom found places when i was younger
2007-02-16 09:14:43 · answer #4 · answered by j_richard_l 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
depending on where u live, there's a dance school, dance central, that i go 2. it's great there!! it's located in cambridge, oh.
2007-02-16 03:53:26 · answer #5 · answered by rachaaael 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry i can't help i am also 11yrs old please you could send my mom an email to eunicenorvor@yahoo.com she will help you but tell her where you live
2007-02-16 04:03:51 · answer #6 · answered by eunice norvor 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋