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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]And now the head of the Upper Division is leaving - looks like 4A Summer Intensive will be the end of TWSB for us...need to move on to something more challenging and reliable[/quote]

What is more challenging in the DC area?[/quote]

We're interested in this. Maybe one with smaller class sizes. My DD wants to study dance in college and feels as though she's been overlooked. Instructor comments are overwhelmingly positive about her, evaluations all give her high marks, but [b]when it comes to castings she's clearly not in the "in" group that seem to always get chosen[/b]. So we're looking for other schools in the area that will help her prepare for her dream college choices and give her more performance opportunities outside of The Nutcracker. Please share![/quote]

I know that this post is old, but we are experiencing the same. We have noticed that it’s either the very talented dancers or the dancers whose parents make sizable donations who get the desirable parts in the performances, whether it is in the Nutcracker, Spring Performance, or for student roles in The Washington Ballet productions. The most talented and focused should get the better roles but seems like there is definitely a pay to play at the school. Wondering if others have noticed too. Not asking because I’m bitter about it, but because I want to understand the unspoken rules.  [/quote]

We left TWSB after last year (DDs level was full - turns out it was a blessing!) We are at Maryland Youth Ballet now and life is SO much better. DD is happier, thriving and being in a school that doesn't play second fiddle to the company is a boon! Hearing from another parent with a child in DDs previous class, I am even more reaffirmed in out move. Come over to MYB![/quote]

Interesting and interested. How big was your DD’s class at TWSB vs at MYB?

Noticed at the last TWSB parent observation that the girls try to socialize quite a bit and are disrespectful to the teacher when she tries to get order in the classroom. Combined with the fact that even the girls know whose parents donate money and get the roles, it’s an environment that I’m starting to question.[/quote]

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