Parents won't let me audition for competitive/competition dance teams???

Question

dance is my total passion and i absolutely love it!

so i want to audition for my studio's competition teams.

BUT

my parents don't want to commit to it, and think that it's too expensive (i would even help pay for my classes with my own money!)

does anybody have any ideas how i can convince them to let me join?

thanks sooo much =)

Answer 1

Competition isn't as much fun as you seem to think it is. You don't get much out of it except performing experience and trophies and such, but you spend tons of money on fees, costumes, and rehearsals. Also, competetive dancing usually emphasizes tricks like turns and jumps instead of actual technique and artistry. My personal belief is that what they do at competitions isn't dancing so much as just turns, jumps, and leg extensions connected by a couple of in-between steps. Invest your time in real performances and classes if you want to dance professionally.

""I danced from 5-16 and loved it but never did competition. I don't regret not doing that c**p for a second.""

"Lol. If you are a true dancer, you wouldnt call the competitions c**p, just shows how devoted you are."

Are you saying that I'm not a real dancer just because my opinions on competitions differ from yours? Don't even begin to say that people who don't compete aren't dedicated. I just got back from a 5-week summer intensive at Ballet Chicago (a professional training studio directed by Daniel Duell, who used to be a NYCB principle) which I raised $3,300 for by myself. I take multiple classes every day and I want to dance professionally. Dance is my life, and I would never give it up for anything. Now I dare you to tell me I'm not devoted to dance.

Answer 2

just show them its something you really want to do, and how much it means to you. if you paid half, thats good. but FULLY commit to it. don't be one of the people who feel the passion and 4 weeks later its gone. if you really want to do it, tell them that.

Answer 3

You probably won't have much time for a job to help cover the expenses...those things are life consuming.

I danced from 5-16 and loved it but never did competition. I don't regret not doing that c**p for a second. You're young and I understand you love dancing but you should allow yourself (and your parents) to have a life outside of dancing.

That requires so much time and money and traveling...I don't think it's worth it hun.

All that being said, I don't really know what you can tell them to change their minds. Their reasons are pretty accurate. I have never been able (nor have I wished) to convince my parents to spend more money on me.  :(

Answer 4

me too! same situation, except for the fact that i am also doing marching/concert band which might interfere, but we are going to talk to the studio. go for it, if you can keep your grades up while having 12 hours of dance a week, and 200 per costume, good for you, you could not get a job and do it though, maybe save up this year and do it next year, if your a senior, tell your parents its your dream and their stopping you from letting it come true, don't say it like that though, i am in the same situation, please pray for me, ill pray for you, God bless....

Answer 5

Have you tried learning hypnotism and gettint to subsidise your dance classes that way? That worked for me...although my parents now think that they are chickens lol

Answer 6

i was in a similar situation and if i were you i would show your parents that you are responsible and that you can pay for your own classes. get a small job, make sure that all your grades are good and it shouldnt be a problem. your parents will want what is best for you. put extra effort into cleaning your room, maybe see if there is finantial aid to help pay for some of it. if you are a good dancer, and you enjoy it, and are willing to work for it im sure that someone will eventually say yes and break down. if there is a will there is a way! hope this helped!

Answer 7

take them to a competition so that they see how it is and how much fun you would have.

Answer 8

"I danced from 5-16 and loved it but never did competition. I don't regret not doing that c**p for a second."

Lol. If you are a true dancer, you wouldnt call the competitions c**p, just shows how devoted you are.

Look. If dancing is truly your passion, what I would do is bring my parents to one of the shows or competitions, and show them that dancing is a legitimate culture, and how much dancing means to me. It's not really expensive if you enjoy it. Trust me, do what you think is right, overcome conformities, cus if you don't, you'll be obsessed with dancing for few weeks then, youll ignore it later. And stay true to yourself. Peace.