I am pretty sure that there are some other dance parents out there, and I was hoping I could get some advice. My son has been dancing for 2 years. He has a lot of raw talent and as such, he has been given a lot of dance opportunities. Last year, he was put on his studio's dance team after only dancing for 6 months. We have been having a lot of problems with his current studio though, and we are looking for a more professional studio to further his dancing with. On a whim, I decided to talk to one of his teachers, the one who has been his mentor, the entire time he has been dancing, and the teacher told me that he is planning to leave the current studio and go to another, and that my son would be welcome there and he will even be able to go on a scholarship. This dance school would be wonderful for us, several of its dancers have even been accepted to ABT. The only problem is that it is about an hour from our house, and he would be attending 4 days a week. His dance instructor has offered to drive him and bring him home, but I still do not know how I feel.
I think I am also a little afraid that I am pushing him too hard in this direction. It was always my dream to dance at this level, but my parents did not have the means or the will to make it happen. DS says he wants to do it, but I am afraid he may just be trying to please me....how do I know for sure?
I am sorry this is so poorly written, and so long, hopefully you were able to get through it all. If you made it this far, what would you do? I could really use some advice.
I think I am also a little afraid that I am pushing him too hard in this direction. It was always my dream to dance at this level, but my parents did not have the means or the will to make it happen. DS says he wants to do it, but I am afraid he may just be trying to please me....how do I know for sure?
I am sorry this is so poorly written, and so long, hopefully you were able to get through it all. If you made it this far, what would you do? I could really use some advice.
