I regret not getting other opinions when my Skating Coach said it was Skating or Pointe. He said Pointe will stiffen up your knees for skating. I had planned to dance professionally as young as I can remember. Then at 10 added Figure Skating. I wanted both. However my family made me choose.😪❤️❤️
The "whole person" topic is spot on. It reminds me of an interview with a very good ballroom dance couple. They said they were interested in all kinds of art, music, theater, and would often add an extra day when traveling to competitions in order to visit a museum or take in the local culture or something. They said "our dancing is inspired by the world of art". A few years after that interview they became world champions.
Very Happy You had a supportive family. That is so important!! I would say the most important.🤗❤️
I regret not getting other opinions when my Skating Coach said it was Skating or Pointe. He said Pointe will stiffen up your knees for skating. I had planned to dance professionally as young as I can remember. Then at 10 added Figure Skating. I wanted both. However my family made me choose.😪❤️❤️
The "whole person" topic is spot on. It reminds me of an interview with a very good ballroom dance couple. They said they were interested in all kinds of art, music, theater, and would often add an extra day when traveling to competitions in order to visit a museum or take in the local culture or something. They said "our dancing is inspired by the world of art". A few years after that interview they became world champions.
Yes, it's such an important concept! Thank you for sharing, that's an awesome story!