Discussing year round residence programs with your parents

[emtheballerina]

I'm VERY interested in a residence program for next year. I will be 16 and going to this program really is something I need to do because I will not become a professional dancer with the training I'm getting at my current studio. The studios in my area are very recreational and I'm at the best one I can be at. I was accepted into this year round program last year and I'm attending their summer intensive on scholarship this year. I've talked to my dad about the program a lot and he's agreed to support what I want to do but every time I try to discuss it with my mom she just brushes it off like it doesn't matter. Ive tried explaining to her how important this is to me but I don't think she believes in me.

Is there a certain approach I should use to talk to her? Maybe write her a letter?

 

Thanks so much

[Twinkle Mom]

For starters, you might try reading through this thread, "Parents, I need some help, please." There are some wonderful insights in there.

http://dancers.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=57238&hl=