And I'm back.... it's been a while since I posted anything. It's mostly due to the fact that I have been crazy busy and ostensibly, I just forgot. But I'm back full swing & ready to let everyone hear my new projects, crazy rants & funny story.
As many of you may know I am a dance teacher. We have begun our fall registration and I get to smile & greet all the new kids(which I love) and parents(which are a headache). After the 3rd mother asked me how long a "session" of classes was and why students couldn't sign up 3/4 thru the year and participate in the recital, I finally had it. Luckily I kept my cool with her, and took it out to my other teacher friends. To people who don't understand my frustration... here goes.
#1. Children go to school September-June. They partake in art, gym, and traditional classes all year. Why is it so hard to understand that our classes also go all year. You wouldn't assume that your 6 year old could start any of those classes 5 months late & not be behind, then why do you assume it for dance?
#2. Children are usually signed up for dance for one of 3 major reasons. 1)Express that energy, learn to channel it in a healthy art form. 2)Child needs more physical activities. 3)Child's parent wants to see them in a tutu on stage. Parents who sign their child up for dance for reasons 1 or 2 understand why its a year long process. Parents who sign their child up for reason 3 are selfish and not thinking of their child's best interest(my advice- go find a beauty pageant & buy them a pretty dress)
#3. I am trying to educate your children, keep them healthy & show them commitment. I am afraid of what this world is going to be like in 30 years when all these children are adults. I don't believe this do it all & not commit to anything will be good for our culture. If you don't agree with me, that is o.k.
And finally, when I explain this to you, do not respond with "wow that just sucks that someone had to make those rules." My name is someone and I made the rules. Just because you didn't get your way, do not throw a hissy fit. I promise you can find an unqualified teacher someone to take your money & let your little girl go on stage, but when they are my students the LEARN.
