tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666293317634014097.post9053095285222973415..comments2023-10-14T07:30:13.869-07:00Comments on Your Pointe Shoe: To Dance or Not to Dance In Ballet Shoes and Pointe ShoesD. Buxtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07303566091049343269noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666293317634014097.post-88177870419670504962007-09-11T21:14:00.000-07:002007-09-11T21:14:00.000-07:00Thank you for sharing the pressures and opportunit...Thank you for sharing the pressures and opportunities in dancing. It's helpful to know what I'll be getting into if my daughter ever wants to dance!Lynnaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272797033494259114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666293317634014097.post-20885768980034661072007-09-11T16:17:00.000-07:002007-09-11T16:17:00.000-07:00Very well written. What wonderful insight. I think...Very well written. What wonderful insight. I think in the age of shows like dancing with the stars and so you think you can dance... children who never considered dance are thinking about it now. It is nice to hear your perspective of how it can lead you to something else.<BR/><BR/>Kim @ TheBitterBallAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00781164870994615088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666293317634014097.post-62893604261714639472007-09-10T16:21:00.000-07:002007-09-10T16:21:00.000-07:00I am one of those that has two left feet on a good...I am one of those that has two left feet on a good day and your post is encouraging. I don't want my kids to fear or doubt their abilities or lack of. This was a great read, thanks!Julie Arduinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08658926809120105714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666293317634014097.post-23060157271984190652007-09-10T02:42:00.000-07:002007-09-10T02:42:00.000-07:00I did a lot of ballet (modern, Greek & tap) as a c...I did a lot of ballet (modern, Greek & tap) as a child, but didn't pursue it professionally.<BR/>My daughter's just done her first ballet exam and loves it at the moment, but I'm quite keen for her to go off it before she hits her teens because of what it can do to a girl's body image.<BR/>It's great for musicality, co-ordination and fitness while she enjoys it though.beta mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16230179911652781247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666293317634014097.post-64960858760792804012007-09-09T19:56:00.000-07:002007-09-09T19:56:00.000-07:00I love your concept of 'failure' - how it is often...I love your concept of 'failure' - how it is often essentially the door leading to a future success. Thank you for sharing your inspiring thoughts!Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16219485473489371544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666293317634014097.post-41195545714811772042007-09-01T20:26:00.000-07:002007-09-01T20:26:00.000-07:00At first, I wasn't sure how this fit into the Moth...At first, I wasn't sure how this fit into the Mothers and Daughters Blog Carnival, but it really does. <BR/><BR/>I danced my whole childhood, and almost studied after high school. I read Gelsey Kirkland's book, and realized that I was not cut out for that world. I did not have the body or the will, and I was already on the verge of an eating disorder. I chose to study voice, and I have never regretted it.<BR/><BR/>"To be extremely positive, let's just say all roads lead to our success. I have seen "failed" dancers develop into excellent musicians, brilliant actors, and choreographers with exceptional vision."<BR/><BR/>This is extremely true. Even though I have become a musician, not a dancer, my dance training was essential to who I am.<BR/><BR/>My children are in dance classes, but I chose a less competitive studio, because I want them to love it first. We must think about all these issues and prepare our girls for what is really involved if dance is their chosen field. This blog is very informative.Real Life Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260734976398697990noreply@blogger.com