On 9/21/2014 8:38 AM, Gary wrote:
> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> Yes. The schedule is insane! Now I know why so many dancers drop out by
>> high school. They just haven't got enough time what with the ever
>> increasing homework load.
>
> Those dancers are mostly dancer-wannbees and will never get a career
> in it. One would think that responsible parents would make sure they
> dropped out of the stupid dance classes rather than drop out of high
> school. This can't be for real.
>
> G.
>
I only personally knew one very talented girl who benefited from those
dance lessons. But she was truly a good ballet dancer. Graceful and
fluid. AFTER she graduated HS she did go to NYC and she got some
secondary roles in some NYC Ballet productions. Did she become a star?
Nope.

Parents who think dance class is going to lead to some great career are
deluding themselves. Same thing with the ones who think if their boys
are good at HS football they'll go on to become professional athletes.
There are very few who make the grade.

Jill