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What Does Your Dancer Want Out of Ballet?

At ten, my son said he wanted to dance professionally. We patted him on the head and thought “ok, hotshot, you keep dreaming.” We just assumed it was like all his friends who said they wanted to play major league baseball or go to the NBA. Little kid delusions! Over the years, his friends tempered…
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Three Important Questions to Ask Your Dancer

In this video, we’ll discuss several important questions and issues that will likely arise as your dancer gets more serious about their ballet training.
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Introducing the Ballet Help Desk

Welcome to the Ballet Help Desk! You’re probably wondering why we’re doing this! We decided to start the Ballet Help Desk after spending years helping our kids navigate the serious ballet training path and realizing that there is no manual. So, sit back and enjoy!
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So Your Kid Wants to Do Serious Ballet and What We’ve Learned Along the Way
Wow, we never saw serious ballet coming! But, after ten years at the barre, it’s pretty clear this is the direction she’s taking. So, here is a little blog entry that I’m calling Ballet Parent 101. Your dancer is going to learn a ton as they continue down this path. But, guess what? You’re going…
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Welcome To The Ballet Help Desk!

Welcome to Ballet Help Desk. We’re so glad you found us. Ten years ago, our kids said they wanted to dance professionally. We scratched our heads and said “well, we better figure this out!” Since then, we’ve basically gotten PhDs in how to be dance parents. So, never fear! We are here to help bring…
