Hi, new here and after some advice. My child auditioned for Upper Schools last year. Got to finals of a couple of the big mainly ballet-focused schools (their preferred choice) but didn't get places. Offered places and funding at other dance colleges, which they ultimately didn't want to attend ( just a personal preference, looked like good places). Initially they were keen to audition again this year, but now say they don't want to, mainly through a lack of confidence I think and not wanting to 'fail' again (their words not mine). My feeling is that they should audition again as they seemed to be so close last year. I think they might regret it if they don't try, but naturally I don't want to be that pushy parent and obviously its their decision not mine! They have always been quite good at dusting themselves down and dealing with disappointment in the past, so it feels a bit out of character. Has anyone been in a similar position with their child and what did you do?
