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Date Posted: 04:23:13 10/21/08 Tue
Author: Irishmama
Subject: A voice of reason! I would agree that it is easier for the boys to move up thru the ranks early on. But once they get to championships, they have to prove themselves over and over just like everyone else.
In reply to: .. 's message, "I'm not going there, but in all honesty, I have seen that boys seem to have it easier getting their foot in the door, but when it comes down to it, the boys have to dance just as well as the girls. The talent is simply amazing on both chromosomes. Would it be easier (while still being honest) to just qualify it that way?" on 23:45:57 10/20/08 Mon

I also think that most of the boys who remain in dance are the ones that are really talented. Prelims often causes the ones who are marginal to quit-it is just too hard to place against all the girls. If they stick it out and make it to champs, they are generally fine dancers.
I think most of our boys welcome competition, they cant be held responsible for smaller comps-its just the sheer numbers.

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[> [> We have had a different experience. In our region, the boys dance against the girls.... -- it is what it is, 11:28:42 10/21/08 Tue [1]

and I have never seen my boys get any 'boy points'. They struggle their way up like the girls. (But, if there are any known judges out there who give them, pleae let me know. My son has been in Novice Reel for two YEARS and could use a first - LOL!). But, when you go to Oirechtas and the top 10 dancers go to Nationals, and, there are only 8 boys....yeah, it's easier to qualify.

I think it is a different experience for the boys than the girls. And, that's OK! They all work hard.

And, I have sort of ashamed to say it, but, I am sort of a dance mom snob when it comes to other sports my boys have played. I see parents cheering wildly while their son gets 4 balls in the dirt and take a walk in baseball. I just sort of shake my head compared to what I see kids do every week at dance...leaping across the room, kicking to their head, etc.


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