Tag: ballet parent
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What We Wish We Knew When Our Kids Were Younger
We got a question a while back that really intrigued us. We were asked this: As experienced dance parents looking back, what things would you have done differently? We’re going to answer this question together. What Would Jenny Have Done Differently? If I knew then what I know now, I would have spent more time…
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Three Questions To Ask Along The Ballet Training Path
As your dancer starts to get more serious about ballet, there are three important questions you should be asking. These are not only important to ask as they’re getting started, but also throughout the course of your dancer’s training. First, what does your dancer want out of ballet? Second, is your dancer willing to give…
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When Your Dancer Decides To Leave Ballet
Some dancers decide that serious ballet training is no longer for them. It can be a stressful time in their life and we’ve got tips for how to support your dancer through this transition. And, remember, most kids don’t go pro. But the traits they develop through their ballet training are things that will carry…
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All You Need To Know About Sending Your Dancer Off To A Summer Intensive
Sending your ballet dancer off to a summer intensive can be a little stressful! But, it can also be incredibly rewarding. In this video, we cover some of the things parents should do (and not do!) along with advice for dancers headed off.
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The Value of The Parent Network
Ok, remember how we talked about your tribe or your pack? I’m stealing a bit from soccer goddess Abby Wambach. In her book, Wolfpack, she emphasized eight ideas. One struck me as particularly applicable to ballet parents. Old Rule: You were on your own.New Rule: You’re not alone. You’ve got your pack. Trust me. As…
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Ah, the Dreaded Ballet Exams and Evaluations!
Yes, it’s that time of year! Snow is melting, flowers are blooming and for some angst is through the roof! Why? It’s exam and evaluation season in ballet studios! End of the year evaluations and meetings always bring a flood of emotions. Whether your school holds formal exams or simply provides a written evaluation for…
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It’s Q&A Wednesday!
Today we answer questions from our viewers about types of ballet training, how to judge the quality of your dancer’s training, how to manage paying for ballet on a limited budget and much more!
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Q & A Wednesday Launches This Week!
We are happy to announce that Q&A Wednesdays will be launching this week! Each week (or so), we’ll be answering questions that we get from all of you! We’ve already gotten several good ones and we’re looking forward to giving you all some good advice. If you’d like to have us answer anything you’ve been…
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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…
