mamala3

My ds went to a P.E. lesson at school in year 3 taken by a guest dance teacher. He was was spotted as having potential and invited to contemporary lessons. A year later he was invited to try 5 free ballet taster sessions to which he replied "Ballet? But I'm a boy!" He went and came out of the first session saying "Wow mum, ballet is awesome!" Guided in the right direction by the teacher (as we were a totally non dance family,) my ds is now in his 6th year of vocational training. As a family we have had a whole new, exciting and enchanting education too.

As a year 11 White Lodge parent I find many of your comments extremely hurtful. Our children have worked extremely hard and have always strived to be the best they can be and I am extremely proud of them all. I am horrified to discover they are the topic of gossip and speculation. They are real children and we are real parents. Thank you to those of you who have offered encouragement and support. I am confident that the children who are continuing their dance studies, thanks to their training and dedication, will have successful careers ahead of them.