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10 Commandments of a Ballet Dad

10 Commandments of a Ballet Dad

by David M.V. Barnes For Dance Teacher | Aug 5, 2019 | Training

Having survived two consecutive decades as a dedicated ballet dad, I’ve collected some tidbits of wisdom over the years. With apologies to David Letterman, I’ve loosely organized these pearls of wisdom into roughly 10 simple—and not so...
Ask Amy: I Want to Pursue Ballet, But My Parents Don't Understand

Ask Amy: I Want to Pursue Ballet, But My Parents Don't Understand

by Amy Brandt | Jan 17, 2018 | Ask Amy, Training

I want to be a professional dancer, but my parents won’t listen. They either don’t think I can do it (contrary to what my teachers have said) or they won’t let me take the necessary steps to become a professional. Please help. —Audrey I remember...
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