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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD is entering HS next year and I am growing increasingly concerned that her dance schedule is preventing her from engaging with her school or developing new friendships. She dances 5-6 days a week and there is no time left over for school clubs, friends, or balance of any kind. She is an introvert and less concerned than I am, but I worry she is missing out. I’m sure other parents of kids with intense schedules can relate, and I’m looking for advice on helping her strike a balance, or maybe I just need to relax. She does not want to dance professionally, but she enjoys dancing at a high level. She has not developed any strong friendships through dance, which is partly why I am encouraging her to engage with her school. But I don’t want to project my priorities on her.[/quote]

She will likely figure it out herself naturally once she actually starts school.  My DD was certain she wanted to continue competitive irish dance but within a few weeks of 9th grade starting she was already begging to skip classes and practicing declined significantly as she worked to juggle classes and do activities with friends from school.  She is also an introvert so I was surprised. Then she got talked into trying out for freshman cheer and was shocked to make the squad.  We weakly protested but gave up and realized that the dance ship had sailed.  She did finish out the year in dance but only competed twice (previously she competed almost every weekend) that year and hasn't looked back...[/quote]

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