new studio problems(?)

jackbeminelove · Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Posts: 1 Location: USA

From when I was 9 years old until I was 13, I trained at a serious pre-professional studio, the most prestigious in my area. I progressed quickly for the short amount of time I trained and my teachers thought I had a lot of potential and I was put on pointe in seventh grade. After SI at the studio, I was requested (naturally) to have more studio time/classes per week. I loved ballet, but I was already burned out! So I reluctantly quit. I missed it sooooo much! I took a dance class freshman year, but that's all. Until this year (I'm now a junior), I started ballet at one of my friend's studios. I went to class and was SOOOO happy! But now I'm having problems. I definitely do not want to go back to a studio as strict as my old studio, but my new studio is too laid back! There are girls in my classes who are in the company who barely know what a plie is! It's crazy! I was also put in a teen class, which I enjoy, but I don't feel like I'm progressing much. In my other class, the other girls are 10-12 years old and I will be 17 in a month. They don't care about dance and are always running around and talking throughout class. My teacher is really amazing and I feel like I'm progressing (somewhat) but the girls just don't care and are lazy. I want to get better at ballet and hopefully get back on pointe. I'm so lost and don't know what to do. Should I just stick it out and see what level they place me in next year? Or should I look at other studios? Please help if you can!! Thank you xx

JPowell · Joined: 26 Jan 2010 Posts: 35

That has got to be a really frustrating situation to be in jackbe. I would imagine that there isn't any harm in browsing around to see what other studios are in your area and speaking with them to see what would be available for you.

I wouldn't leave where you are until you are sure that you've found a better option though. That could just be my need for security talking though.

NeilT · Joined: 11 Feb 2010 Posts: 9 Location: Manchester, UK

Try talking to you current teacher about how you feel... it may be he/she is willing to move you up into the next class, or know somewhere nearby that can offer you something you want!

Teachers only teach because they want to help people enjoy dancing and get better at it... if you let your teacher know this ain't happening for you then I'm sure they'll do everything in their power to correct this!

Regards,
Neil @ KNT Danceworks

JPowell · Joined: 26 Jan 2010 Posts: 35

I really think that NeilT is right. Teachers teach because they want to help people fulfill their dreams and goals. Talk to your instructor and let them know what is going on and see if they can offer any guidance.

Best of luck, and let us know how it turns out!

nimmysnv · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 61

Yes, teachers are your mentor and it is always beneficial for you if you share your problems with them as they will tell you and suggest you the right way of dancing.

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