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Tap, Tap, Cough, Cough
Someone at Nuvo convention had some wicked virus or bronchitis, and, of course, Julian picked got it. Fever, coughing…whole shebang. We’ve gone to the doctor, gotten antibiotics, and gotten a bit of relief. However, he had to miss the first of four days of tap choreography for the upcoming spring concert. He was bummed. He […]
Empty Green Fields of Raw Talent…After 11 Years of Dance Training?
Okay, so call me a Dance Mom or a Stage Mom. I think my son’s got some talent when it comes to dance. That said, some other people who know more than I do about dance, and who aren’t related to Julian, think he’s got some talent, too. But lately a few dance professionals seem […]
Tell Me How Your Son Got Interested in Dance and What Keeps Him Interested
I was just asked today to write a short piece for Dance Teacher magazine, and I’d love to get some input from my readers! I’ve done research on this topic before, but I want to hear from you. Here are my two questions: What got your son interested in dance, and what keeps him interested? As […]
New Year's Resolutions for Boys and Young Men Who Dance
S0, 2009 has arrive, but not much has changed in the life of my son, the dancer. He’s back in school and getting ready for midterms. He has to practically ace all his tests to bring up his grades, and he’s facing missing dance for a week at a time if he doesn’t turn in […]
All Quiet on the Dance Front Until After After We Ring in the New Year
Things are pretty quiet here other than pushing Julian to study for midterms, taking him to tutoring, handling an ear problem and a weird foot rash problem he had, and getting ready for my mother-in-law and stepson to arrive tonight. of course, we just finished celebrating Chanukah and put the decorations away. He did go […]
Okay, He Can Dance, But Can He Get Good Grades?
I’ve got to be the most frustrated mother in the world. My son can dance, and he does, but I can’t get him to get good grades, even though he can. I think we finally have managed to get Julian to work hard at dance. He’s always spent many hours at the studio – last […]
Who Needs Him Anyway????
I just received the December issue of Dance Spirit Magazine, and I found myself intrigued and just a bit outraged by an articled titled “Who Needs Him Anyway, A Close Look at All-Girl Partnering.” I showed it to Julian, who stuck out his lower lip in a big pout of dismay. While at Ballet San […]
Getting Boys to Dance Slowly When They Want to Dance Fast
Julian has been working really hard in all his dance classes, and this week he began taking the pointe class on Thursdays, although he is not doing pointe but rather “boy stuff.” I watched his jazz class on Wednesday night at Studio 10, and I was amazed at the progress he is making there. And […]
Dance Evaluations and Lessons Learned
It’s amazing how far a little bit of communication goes to soothe concerns, ease bad feelings and boost your sense of well being. As you might have guessed, Julian’s evaluation at Teen Dance Company went quite well and helped not only him feel better about what he’s doing there and how his teachers are dealing […]
Photos are Up, Evaluations are Coming
Things have been pretty quiet on the dance scene this week. The kids got their photos back on Tuesday and were SOOOO excited. They were displayed on the wall – they always put the whole company’s photos up for the whole year along with a poster of the whole company together. I have to admit […]
I've Got A Male Dancer, So Treat Him Like A Prince
My husband and I were discussing my son’s treatment at his current dance studio. It’s been a constant source of conversation since September, and with student evalutations coming up this weekend, it’s a hot topic. I cautioned him not to sound like one of those parents who think their son should get special treatment just […]
No One Likes to Change, Least of All Boys
If you thought I disappeared into the Internet ethers, you’re wrong. I was tied to my keyboard by another writing project. I was asked last minute and given three days to write a cover piece for Movmnt magazine on magician Criss Angel’s newest collaboration with Cirque du Soleil and choreographer Wade Robson. It’s an amazing […]