As an aspiring young dancer, having such a strong passion for dance means your sponsor (either your parent or carer) will also have an interest in dance and as a pair enable you to follow your dreams. Only when younger dancers begin to mature and grow up do they understand the hard work of their parent or carer in order to support them in dance.
Firstly, learning to dance is a privilege that can become a huge expense; being allowed to pursue the dream of dance by your parents is very fortunate. Dance is an expensive enterprise, what with fees, shoes and clothes, extra workshops, private lessons, competition entries, costumes, makeup… the list goes on! Throughout this endeavour, your parents are a constant source of support and will always believe in your ability.
Your parents and carers are always there for you and to help you. From being a personal taxi service, to classes, competitions and shows, to doing your hair and make up and sewing costumes. Despite the fact it is their son or daughter who is physically doing the dancing, parents take a lot of time to ensure all the practical side of things run smoothly like the preparation of dance shoes, particularly ballet and pointe shoes. Ribbons must be sewn on and various amendments must be made before you dance in them; it is a common conception that if you’re old enough to be on pointe, you’re old enough to use a needle and thread!
Don't forget the sacrifices your parents and carers have had to make in order for you to love dance. Never forget, lots of money and energy has gone into your dancing experience, invested in you. Thank goodness for dance parents!
Being a dance parent...
As an aspiring young dancer, having such a strong passion for dance means your sponsor (either your parent or carer) will also have an interest in dance and as a pair enable you to follow your dreams. Only when younger dancers begin to mature and grow up do they understand the hard work of their parent or carer in order to support them in dance.
Firstly, learning to dance is a privilege that can become a huge expense; being allowed to pursue the dream of dance by your parents is very fortunate. Dance is an expensive enterprise, what with fees, shoes and clothes, extra workshops, private lessons, competition entries, costumes, makeup… the list goes on! Throughout this endeavour, your parents are a constant source of support and will always believe in your ability.
Your parents and carers are always there for you and to help you. From being a personal taxi service, to classes, competitions and shows, to doing your hair and make up and sewing costumes. Despite the fact it is their son or daughter who is physically doing the dancing, parents take a lot of time to ensure all the practical side of things run smoothly like the preparation of dance shoes, particularly ballet and pointe shoes. Ribbons must be sewn on and various amendments must be made before you dance in them; it is a common conception that if you’re old enough to be on pointe, you’re old enough to use a needle and thread!
Don't forget the sacrifices your parents and carers have had to make in order for you to love dance. Never forget, lots of money and energy has gone into your dancing experience, invested in you. Thank goodness for dance parents!