something my old dance teacher said to me a long time ago, she said... "when i have kids come into my studio and they are "amazing" naturally talented, flexible, charasmatic, good neat technique, front row and ace exams. Im always cautious, these kids often don't become career dancers. They don't join the ballet company. Its the kids that are 2-4th in the class. the ones that LEARNT TO WORK, learnt to push, were happy (or not) being just behind the best. They learnt the techniques of hard work. THEY are the dancers in my class i keep an eye on. THOSE are the kids the make it in this world. Makes sense...

As soon as the naturally tallented kids stop being the best without working hard, they either buck up and learn the skill to become the best again, or they simply leave the studio because they are no longer the top cheese.

does smallsteps like performing?

anyway, have a great day.
blingit