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Article: Answers 4 Dancers.(parent concerned talented son unwilling to train in ballet)(Brief Article)
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- Dance Magazine
- Article date:
- August 1, 2002
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TONY AWARD-WINNING CHOREOGRAPHER GROVER DALE IS EDITOR OF DANCE & FITNESS MAGAZINE. FOR THIS COLUMN, HE DRAWS ON HIS EXPERIENCES AND ASSOCIATIONS WITH 16 BROADWAY SHOWS, 8 FEATURE FILMS, AND OVER 100 TELEVISION SPECIALS.
MY SON SAYS NO TO BALLET
I'm a parent of a 13-year-old son who is facing high school selection and all the expectations that come with it. He has diversified physical ability (excels in multiple sports) and has trained with a hip-hop dance company for three years.
I'm perplexed. We are advised from several local professionals that he should include regular ballet classes. Directors of the ballet school will permit him in the ...