im 14 and been in ballet since 3 and pointe since 7 and i wana quit but i dont kno how to tell my 'rents,?
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You didn’t say why you wanted to quit.  Is it the pain, hard-work, wanting more time with family or friends?  Of course you need physical therapy if you have been on pointe since 7!  I must say I do have a some doubt about the safety of your training.  Maybe a proper and safe ballet school would have made a difference for you.\n\nMy advice is be honest and tell them each one at a time.  Be prepared if you show any talent at all for a speech about how this is your most important dancing years.  A lot of ballet dancers quit at this time in their lives.  It is a time of self-discovery, high emotions, a strong drive to be with your peers, and MANY changes.  Just make sure this is what you want permanently.  Maybe a break would be better then cutting it off completely.  A lot of dancers just need a break to remember why they loved it in the first place.  This happens even to professionals.  I think explaining to your parents and teachers that you need a break from ballet to rediscover your place in the ballet world, is going to be met with understanding and love.  Remember your parents and teachers only want what is best for you, but they are also human.  Be gentle with them.  Your parents put a lot of money and time into your ballet, and your teacher has given you his/her energy, wisdom and love.  This is why a less permanent sounding decision will not only be kinder to them, but kinder to yourself.  You may choose years later to go back.
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Take plenty of dance classes. Try for a scholarship to a dance college. Learn all you can. And try to find a choreographer who will mentor you.\n\nMost of all, don't give up. If you are meant to have a career in dance, whether it is in the spotlight or behind the scenes guiding new talent, it will happen.\n\nAlso, read every dance magazine you can get your hands on. They have a lot of sources you can look up and contact.\n\nHope this helps.
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Sounds like a case of depression to me.  I don't understand why "minor" setbacks should have brought this on.  The most important thing you can do is to get regular exercise!  Really.  The oxygen will revive you, exercise will improve your body, improving your body will make you feel better about yourself.  It's hard to start, but once you make it a habit it is a lot easier.  Next, I recommend some activity that connects you to other people, especially dancing--something vigorous, like ballroom, swing, Cajun.  It will give you a high, especially once you learn enough to feel confident doing it.  Third, perhaps you need a better job?
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Well, I think you should quit. If you can't then TELL YOUR FAMILY! It's not like they will hate you for the rest of your life. Two choices: you tell them, or you quit. It's for your own good. You'll thank me for this.
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yea dont give up, it may seem hard at first but once you get used to it, its easy. ive been skating since i was 6 and i am pro now and im only 13 good luck
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Tell another adult that you trust.  Parents and teachers are great listeners.  This is something that you don't want to let happen any more.  Tell someone and if they don't listen tell someone else.
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Live!!! Love and laugh!!!  Life if way to short to not enjoy the last days to the fullest.....\n\nAnd dance like you've missed the opportunity in your youth!!!\n\n\nyour sister,\nGinger
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We had a sub in ballet last week who told us to really "use our energy".  She explained that if you look confident and happy, and expressive, it will help your entire performance.  Another thing she said was, "the floor will always be there.  It won't disappear if you don't look at it."  \n\nShe also helped me improve my plies.  For me, the biggest thing holding me back was that my plies were just not deep enough.  She explained that without a good solid plie you are more likely to hurt yourself.  At one point, she gently pushed down on my shoulders to show me how deep the grande plies should be.  Sounds like a silly thing, but my dancing has improved a LOT since last week.  She also told me to really be concious of my allignment.
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You should tell a teacher and your parents. Leave the next step up to them.
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Okay,  I do think some people are still predigest unfortunately!  I'm not for one. I will tell you though, as i tell my own children "you can be anything you want to be" The world is your oyster my friend. If it means that you have to go back to night school or something...Do it! Don't let people get you down! I wish you the very best in your future and remember you can do anything you set your mind to!
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This is a rather cheap way, and it is really fun. Buy a Juilz Arney take at K-mart for about 10 dollars. It is a really fun dance vido. All that you need is that, stretchy pants, a DVD player, open space, and your comitment. \n\n\nGood Luck and i hope that I helped you out!
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Just wash your walls once after about a year that will help you with the idea to quit I also liked the answer by varakei, makes some sense. I sure wish you luck, I haven't had much luck at it, but who knows with time you just never know what can be done. One habit broken, then another. You know how it works. One step at a time I guess. Good Luck to you....Just dont do it  right before the end of April baddddd timing
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:( I can't help you. I'm in the same situation. I suggest just popping the question at a dance. That's what I'm going to do on the 16th at our next dance.
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Sadie,\n\nI agree w/ blackcorgie.  It is fine to be a dancer, but you will regret performing for friends.  Why don't you consider getting one of your colleagues to do it instead?
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join a gym eat the foods you need  do what your trainer says \nit wont happen ove night so take your time and ejoy the slow change and the change in the way you feel
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I wish you all the luck...Watch the video over and over again. Better more, get some dance lessons. Remember: You can do it.
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WARNING:\n\nYou have been given some real good answers: You have a 6 year obilgation to perform. Its up to you as to how you do it. But as a two tour Marine Vet in Viet Nam and 13 years in the Army National guard; I would highly recommend you to fulfil your obilgation. It will haunt you for the rest of your life if you quit now. What will you tell your kids one day? That you were not man enough to help protect their rights to live in a free nation? Millions of men and women have died to give you the rights you now enjoy. Good luck.