"My husband and I spoke to his teachers, looked at dance blogs, and learned as much about the ballet world as possible. He could try many options, such as summer intensives, competitions, attending an academy associated with a company, or applying to a college with a dance major. Most of these options meant sending away a kid much younger than 18 years old - something that scared me."
"When my son received a scholarship to a dance academy at 17, I struggled to imagine how we could afford living expenses. I began to wonder if I could work part-time and still be a homeschool mom of 10. It was a plus that my husband worked from home, and that I'd spent years creating a morning school schedule for the kids."
A parent returns to work after an 18-year break to help fund a son's ballet ambitions. Observing a younger sibling's dance class sparked the son's interest, and ballet developed his problem-solving and performance skills, leading to professional aspirations. The family researched training options and faced the prospect of sending a child away and high living expenses. Homeschooling experience, a husband who works from home, and older children helping with chores eased childcare logistics. The parent considered part-time work, applying for a university office job, and recognized parenting had built confidence, adaptability, and scheduling skills valuable in employment.
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