Dancer Problems

Pay close attention the first time, mark it as full out as you can, and ask to see it again if you need to. Learning long combinations is a skill just as much as is anything else that happens in the studio.

Seniority is a real thing. Your time will come with age. Keep working hard and don't be discouraged.

I don't know much about that, but I definitely think you should find a teacher to help you learn. Whether it be someone currently on the cheer squad, or an outside teacher, do your research and find someone!

If you want to, go for it!

No pressure to know everything your first day! Don't fret; you'll learn in time. Relax and keep working! You'll get the hang out it sooner than you think!

Do your research. If your schedule can fit dance classes on top of playing netball and you have interest, go for it. If it's not possible to do both, make a choice. Either is fine, you just have to do your research, see what's possible and decide what you want to do!

They're not the same, but unfortunately, choices are a part of life. And sometimes they're hard, but you just have to go with what feels right to you. If it's being on the dance team with your friend, that's okay. If you feel differently from your friend and want to stay at your studio, that's okay too. But you have to decide which fits you better, and choose that. Life's full of tough choices, and it'd be great if we could do it all. But no matter what your choose, as long as you're doing what you love, it'll all be okay!

Camp is for improving- no need to be embarrassed by your faults. No one is going to be perfect; that's why it's a pre-professional program. Just keep stretching every day (and make sure you're really pushing yourself in the stretch and not simply holding it where it's comfortable)! And if you want to get higher extension in your developpe, aim each day to get your leg 1 inch higher than the previous. Just one inch each day, and soon, you'll be kicking your face! But remember that summer dance programs are designed to help you improve! Never be embarrassed by your faults; just strive to improve!

Talk to them. It can be as simple as that. Tell them that your interests are shifting and you'd like to try something new. But I think that the direct route is your best option: just talk to them!

In terms of your peers, actions speak louder than words. Take as many dance classes as you can without it being your main, and take the classes seriously. Show that you're a good dancer. Don't try to plea with ythem to prove your talent. Demonstrate it to them. Show up to the studio early to warm up, stay after to work on your corrections. If it wouldn't be weird, I'd also recommend talking to your teachers one-on-one about your dilemma and explaining to them the reasons behind your decision, emphasizing that you're still serious about dance. If you're upfront about your intentions and begin this conversation, you might also learn a bit about their perspective on the subject. Furthermore, being transparent about this can help clarify things so that you can get the best possible education.

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You can try to stretch them out. Each day aim to plie 1 cm deeper than the previous. But also know that different bodies have different flexibility, and some people just have short Achilles, so the best thing you can do is figure out what other adjustments you can make in your body to accommodate this. Just keep exploring your limits and you'll figure it out! 

If it's not your strong suit then take advantage of being able to take classes in it! Work your absolute hardest. It's definitely frustrating when a teacher talks down to you, but take advantage of the fact that she's paying attention to you. Open up the lines of communication between you and your teacher. Stay after class 5 or 10 minutes working; your teacher will notice and maybe give you some tips. And if she doesn't, just approach her and ask her to break something down for you. It's annoying to be treated like a beginner, but there's nothing wrong with it. Use it as a chance to really clarify your technique. Stay positive, and remember why you're there: to become a better dancer. If you remember that goal, and go into each class thinking "today, I will dance better than I did yesterday," you'll start to see improvements.