Diary of a Working Student

In response to: "Update" 1274 days old
by  [Visitor]

Doesn't matter how good or not you are, most important thing is you keep loving it. When I'm frustrated or whatever, just thinking of pliés is enough to calm me down - lovely music and slow, soothing music !

Take care with the splits - they aren't really necessary unless you are an aspiring Darcy Bussell! more…

In response to: "Update" 1276 days old
by Katiefox [Visitor]

I've heard of ISTD. We don't have it here. Mostly only RAD and CSTD. RAD is still the popular one, but CSTD is catching on..

Cool! You have your own school! :-)

I'm not that good actually. I don't dance competitively nor for shows. I almost had the chance to. But I think I'm too old for that now. Stiff bones and more…

In response to: "Update" 1276 days old
by  [Visitor]

You sound really commited and clearly really love it. You must be good too, to get that far and want to keep going.

I started in Cecchetti Ballet then did my Majors in RAD. I am now a teacher of ISTD Cecchetti Ballet. i wonder if CSTD is similar to ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing).

I have my own school and am more…

In response to: "Update" 1276 days old
by Katiefox [Visitor]

Yes, I do ballet too. I'm currently doing CSTD Elementary. My foundation (ie Grade 1-8) was from RAD. I should be taking the exams this year.

How about you? more…

In response to: "Update" 1277 days old
by  [Visitor]

Hi - I see your interests include Ballet. Do you still dance or just go see?

Best wishes

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In response to: "Ushering the New Year" 1411 days old
by skip2468 [Member]

please keep us posted - good luck more…

In response to: "Money Rolling In... Soon" 1421 days old
by  [Visitor]

I once had a lawyer who did nothing but look down at me and make me feel small and stupid. I pointed out that not only did I hold a doctorate and a few degrees but essentially HE was working for ME so I call the shots. He was quite polite then. more…

In response to: "Jobless" 1446 days old
by Hanna [Member]

Good luck with your job interview.
Yes income is always important to keep living.
I hope you can balance between work and study!
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