Dance School Terms
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Slightly odd one this, but thought PH can answer most questions. Not sure this is the right section though....??
Might be a long story. My daughter is 15 and dances with three different dance schools locally to get a broad exposure. She regular wins comps and just got distinction in grade 6 ballet.
Now, her ballet teacher (Royal ballet trained) has given an ultimatum that she cannot continue doing ballet with him if she continues with other dance schools. Essentially he wants her exclusively.
He claims this is common in London dance schools and needs her commitment. My question is, is this true??
The issue is we are on an island and he is the best (only) ballet teacher.
Massive upset for daughter and my opinion is to tell him to take a running jump. Which is what my daughter has done.....
I might just phone a couple of London schools....
Might be a long story. My daughter is 15 and dances with three different dance schools locally to get a broad exposure. She regular wins comps and just got distinction in grade 6 ballet.
Now, her ballet teacher (Royal ballet trained) has given an ultimatum that she cannot continue doing ballet with him if she continues with other dance schools. Essentially he wants her exclusively.
He claims this is common in London dance schools and needs her commitment. My question is, is this true??
The issue is we are on an island and he is the best (only) ballet teacher.
Massive upset for daughter and my opinion is to tell him to take a running jump. Which is what my daughter has done.....
I might just phone a couple of London schools....
mike9009 said:
Slightly odd one this, but thought PH can answer most questions. Not sure this is the right section though....??
Might be a long story. My daughter is 15 and dances with three different dance schools locally to get a broad exposure. She regular wins comps and just got distinction in grade 6 ballet.
Now, her ballet teacher (Royal ballet trained) has given an ultimatum that she cannot continue doing ballet with him if she continues with other dance schools. Essentially he wants her exclusively.
He claims this is common in London dance schools and needs her commitment. My question is, is this true??
The issue is we are on an island and he is the best (only) ballet teacher.
Massive upset for daughter and my opinion is to tell him to take a running jump. Which is what my daughter has done.....
I might just phone a couple of London schools....
If she has reached a certain stage in her skill/ability and needs to progress at ballet, then I agree with her teacher, then she has to choose. I am sure that dancing at that level is like sport at that level, you have to focus on one thing only, not get distracted by other stuff. If her teacher is Royal Ballet trained, then you have to trust his input and advice. Why do you think you and your daughter know better than him?Might be a long story. My daughter is 15 and dances with three different dance schools locally to get a broad exposure. She regular wins comps and just got distinction in grade 6 ballet.
Now, her ballet teacher (Royal ballet trained) has given an ultimatum that she cannot continue doing ballet with him if she continues with other dance schools. Essentially he wants her exclusively.
He claims this is common in London dance schools and needs her commitment. My question is, is this true??
The issue is we are on an island and he is the best (only) ballet teacher.
Massive upset for daughter and my opinion is to tell him to take a running jump. Which is what my daughter has done.....
I might just phone a couple of London schools....
This sounds a bit like the situation with a current British tenneis player and their parents/coach fiasco.
andyA700 said:
mike9009 said:
Slightly odd one this, but thought PH can answer most questions. Not sure this is the right section though....??
Might be a long story. My daughter is 15 and dances with three different dance schools locally to get a broad exposure. She regular wins comps and just got distinction in grade 6 ballet.
Now, her ballet teacher (Royal ballet trained) has given an ultimatum that she cannot continue doing ballet with him if she continues with other dance schools. Essentially he wants her exclusively.
He claims this is common in London dance schools and needs her commitment. My question is, is this true??
The issue is we are on an island and he is the best (only) ballet teacher.
Massive upset for daughter and my opinion is to tell him to take a running jump. Which is what my daughter has done.....
I might just phone a couple of London schools....
If she has reached a certain stage in her skill/ability and needs to progress at ballet, then I agree with her teacher, then she has to choose. I am sure that dancing at that level is like sport at that level, you have to focus on one thing only, not get distracted by other stuff. If her teacher is Royal Ballet trained, then you have to trust his input and advice. Why do you think you and your daughter know better than him?Might be a long story. My daughter is 15 and dances with three different dance schools locally to get a broad exposure. She regular wins comps and just got distinction in grade 6 ballet.
Now, her ballet teacher (Royal ballet trained) has given an ultimatum that she cannot continue doing ballet with him if she continues with other dance schools. Essentially he wants her exclusively.
He claims this is common in London dance schools and needs her commitment. My question is, is this true??
The issue is we are on an island and he is the best (only) ballet teacher.
Massive upset for daughter and my opinion is to tell him to take a running jump. Which is what my daughter has done.....
I might just phone a couple of London schools....
This sounds a bit like the situation with a current British tenneis player and their parents/coach fiasco.
addey said:
andyA700 said:
mike9009 said:
Slightly odd one this, but thought PH can answer most questions. Not sure this is the right section though....??
Might be a long story. My daughter is 15 and dances with three different dance schools locally to get a broad exposure. She regular wins comps and just got distinction in grade 6 ballet.
Now, her ballet teacher (Royal ballet trained) has given an ultimatum that she cannot continue doing ballet with him if she continues with other dance schools. Essentially he wants her exclusively.
He claims this is common in London dance schools and needs her commitment. My question is, is this true??
The issue is we are on an island and he is the best (only) ballet teacher.
Massive upset for daughter and my opinion is to tell him to take a running jump. Which is what my daughter has done.....
I might just phone a couple of London schools....
If she has reached a certain stage in her skill/ability and needs to progress at ballet, then I agree with her teacher, then she has to choose. I am sure that dancing at that level is like sport at that level, you have to focus on one thing only, not get distracted by other stuff. If her teacher is Royal Ballet trained, then you have to trust his input and advice. Why do you think you and your daughter know better than him?Might be a long story. My daughter is 15 and dances with three different dance schools locally to get a broad exposure. She regular wins comps and just got distinction in grade 6 ballet.
Now, her ballet teacher (Royal ballet trained) has given an ultimatum that she cannot continue doing ballet with him if she continues with other dance schools. Essentially he wants her exclusively.
He claims this is common in London dance schools and needs her commitment. My question is, is this true??
The issue is we are on an island and he is the best (only) ballet teacher.
Massive upset for daughter and my opinion is to tell him to take a running jump. Which is what my daughter has done.....
I might just phone a couple of London schools....
This sounds a bit like the situation with a current British tenneis player and their parents/coach fiasco.
Blib said:
What would your daughter like to do?
She would like to continue all classes. But not really feasible now. She is also grade 6 piano and he is not stopping that.It would be interesting to know if other dance schools have the same policy?
She wants to go in to veterinary surgery when older, dance would be a hobby/ outside interest.
andyA700 said:
mike9009 said:
Slightly odd one this, but thought PH can answer most questions. Not sure this is the right section though....??
Might be a long story. My daughter is 15 and dances with three different dance schools locally to get a broad exposure. She regular wins comps and just got distinction in grade 6 ballet.
Now, her ballet teacher (Royal ballet trained) has given an ultimatum that she cannot continue doing ballet with him if she continues with other dance schools. Essentially he wants her exclusively.
He claims this is common in London dance schools and needs her commitment. My question is, is this true??
The issue is we are on an island and he is the best (only) ballet teacher.
Massive upset for daughter and my opinion is to tell him to take a running jump. Which is what my daughter has done.....
I might just phone a couple of London schools....
If she has reached a certain stage in her skill/ability and needs to progress at ballet, then I agree with her teacher, then she has to choose. I am sure that dancing at that level is like sport at that level, you have to focus on one thing only, not get distracted by other stuff. If her teacher is Royal Ballet trained, then you have to trust his input and advice. Why do you think you and your daughter know better than him?Might be a long story. My daughter is 15 and dances with three different dance schools locally to get a broad exposure. She regular wins comps and just got distinction in grade 6 ballet.
Now, her ballet teacher (Royal ballet trained) has given an ultimatum that she cannot continue doing ballet with him if she continues with other dance schools. Essentially he wants her exclusively.
He claims this is common in London dance schools and needs her commitment. My question is, is this true??
The issue is we are on an island and he is the best (only) ballet teacher.
Massive upset for daughter and my opinion is to tell him to take a running jump. Which is what my daughter has done.....
I might just phone a couple of London schools....
This sounds a bit like the situation with a current British tenneis player and their parents/coach fiasco.
She has chosen to leave the ballet classes now, after being given the ultimatum. She loves lyrical, jazz, contemporary and free running/ tricking too. Shame really.... Saves a wedge of cash though.
Might be best anyway, with GCSEs looming next year.
My lad plays for two different football teams too, games on Saturday and Sunday. Both teams actively encouraged playing in different leagues. That will be the next issue.....
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