@eliizybeth: Changing dance studios is oddly frowned upon and can be really scary! It makes sense that as a dancer matures, they may want different things out of their training that their current studio can’t provide. It can be a very emotionally charged situation, but it’s up to studio owners to hold space for their dancers and trust that the dancer is doing what they think is best. #dance #dancer #dancers #dancersoftiktok #dancestudio #hottake
I switched studios when I was competitively dancing and now I am a dance teacher. For me, it’s all how you go about switching. If it’s a respectful exit then it’s not a taboo thing
2025-04-01 01:49:20
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Mimi :
I literally just faded out… I had a horrific year. I told my teacher I would audition again and then I didn’t 🤷♀️
2025-03-31 00:56:40
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Nicki :
My daughter switched at 11. We sat and explained the direction my daughter wanted to go with dance. 4 years later her first studio owner still checks in on her and we cheer and support them at comps.
2025-04-02 12:52:43
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Michaelaisspiffy :
I felt like I had to leave. I wasn’t getting corrections anymore, I was always in the front, and when I tried to advocate I got nothing from it other than a mean comment
2025-03-31 14:07:25
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franniemachadoo :
My daughter was at a heavily competitive studio and she wasn’t into competition. We left when she was 9 because she just wanted to dance with less pressure. Best thing we ever did
2025-03-31 20:25:08
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isadancemumlife :
If as a studio we can’t be everything to everyone, we shouldnt feel like everyone belongs at our studio.
2025-03-31 20:43:34
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Eh :
I switched as a teacher and honestly should have sued for slander. They were AWFUL to me. I finished recital, wasn’t teaching summer, and let them know in the first week of June I wouldn’t be 1/
2025-04-01 11:12:48
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JollyD :
When my daughter didn’t reenroll for fall, her solo was pulled from the final performance and the owner wouldn’t speak to either of us. 🤷♀️
2025-04-16 01:43:22
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JB123 :
Such a mature approach to have!! So many studio owners take it SOO personally!
2025-04-01 00:49:21
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Jackie :
Ever dancer rhat left our studio which was alot of people all left on a negative note. None were happy with behavior, policies, treatment etc
2025-03-31 13:18:32
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alisontickle :
What would you say about a mass exodus?
2025-04-03 00:15:37
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anita :
when i told my ex dance teacher i wanted to change studios (i did it bc i want to become pro and needed better and more training) she screamed at me in her locked car for an hour while i cried and now blocked me everywhere and still talks bad abt me and my new dance teachers over a year later😍
2025-06-08 12:10:53
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Smlj1984 :
My daughter left a ballet studio after 6 years because she wanted to do Irish dance instead and her former ballet teacher comes to every show she can to watch her ❤️
2025-04-21 19:50:48
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babi_sassi :
my studio didn't have ballet so I rushed between 2 studios. the owner hated me for having 2 studios. I chose her because I loved tap more. she let staff abuse me and I left heartbroken and broken.
2025-04-03 23:55:49
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Shannon Glennon :
Yes I switched my girls to a different studio & best decision ever. They went to a studio where they trained more & not spend half the class running competition number. They grew so much.
2025-04-03 11:43:34
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Paige :
I changed when I was 8 or 9 because I loved ballet and wanted to do more. They never held that against me and I would still talk to those teachers at comps 🥰
2025-04-26 08:36:51
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whizboombop :
I’ve seen many kids and families trapped in a studio they aren’t happy with. I wasn’t going to pay $12k a year out of loyalty if it wasn’t the training my kids wanted/needed.
2025-04-04 04:26:30
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Boss in Ballet Shoes :
As a studio owner, this is all actually so great!
2025-07-18 15:52:44
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Jeannine Watson :
Daughter switched studios based on her wants - studio owner flipped out - I’m proud of our daughter to vocalize her needs and wants but disappointed in studio teacher results n reaction
2025-04-02 02:05:44
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Gabby Petersen :
So often, when people leave, it’s just as beneficial to the studio. When people aren’t happy, it radiates through the studio and can negatively affect the teachers and other dancers.
2025-04-03 16:30:30
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Juliana Muirhead :
Wait… Your Studio has no ballet?
2025-04-01 18:42:59
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Jbnee61405 :
At what point do you change? The same girls are in the same spots and some girls aren’t treated the same even thought they’re talented
2025-04-01 03:05:15
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paigereddecopp1 :
I was a studio hopper. 5 studios for me and my brother danced at 4. I have gained so many valuable lessons from changing. Especially when a very talented boy is also involved
2025-04-01 01:14:18
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Cassidee Edmunds :
Yes I love this! More studio owners need to hear this!
2025-05-04 13:32:07
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Claire Penfold :
I was so scared to change studios at first but when I did I relished it was exactly what I needed
2025-04-28 08:20:56
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