Is it wrong to dance at two studios?

Question

Okay, so I currently do ballet at *Studio A* and I'm interested in learning character dancing too, however Studio A only offers ballet, tap, jazz, street and singing, whereas *Studio B* offers character dancing which I'm interested in learning as well as ballet at Studio A. Would it be wrong to do ballet at Studio A and character at Studio B?

Answer 1

Its not right but you can do it! Its not illegal

You dont have to tell either studio that you go to the other one, and if your doing 2 different styles you shouldnt get confused between the 2 classes.

Do what you believe is right, its your choice after all :)

Answer 2

Oh my goodness, literally my exact situation right now! Well, sort of. I take one class at one studio and I love it, I love the people and the instructor... and everyone is my age. But then I'm taking 3 classes at another studio (2 ballet and a leaps/turns), but one of my ballet classes and the leaps and turns class has a bunch of little kids! The thing is is that the studio where I do one class, I pay full tuition, but the other studio I get a 50% discount. So... yeah, my situation is a bit similar. I'd say if you want to be serious in dancing, take as many classes as possible! I don't think it'd be wrong to dance at two studios, considering I am. Besides, any studio that want you to be a better dancer will understand if another studio offers classes you want and they don't... and if their schedule is more convenient. I mean, they can't kick you out for dancing at two studios I don't think... but I for sure wouldn't like, advertise it. No need to keep it a secret, but don't go around bragging that you dance at two studios or people will likely get upset.

Answer 3

If there is something your current studio doesn't offer there is nothing wrong with going somewhere else to learn what you want to learn. Perhaps you could talk to the owner of your current studio and ask if it's possible that they offer a class like the one you want to take, if not I'm sure they would be completely understanding of your need to go to a different studio as well. You have the right to take every opportunity you have in order to pursue your dreams!

Answer 4

It is okay to dance at more than one studio. I did this because I wanted to have more experience. Your dance teachers should encourage you to go to workshops etc. I feel learning from different teachers is the same thing.

If the studio doesn't like it then they are not interested in your best interest. If they are mad at you etc it is because they are money hungry.

Going to two studios was the best decision I have made in my dance career. I have grown so much as a dancer :)

Answer 5

As long as you're doing different styles of dance, I don't see the problem. I wouldn't recommend doing ballet at both or character at both, as the different teachers probably have different teaching styles, and would do things differently. But doing ballet at one and character at the other seems like it wouldn't be a problem.

Answer 6

Technically you shouldn't really be dancing at two studios for a few reasons:

1) different teachers teach differently with different techniques. You could get confused between what the teachers are saying and so you won't progress as well as the other dancers.

2) you won't be as committed to dance if you were at both studios. For example, what if you had practise for both studios at the same time? You would have to choose and miss one practise.

*To sum up, I wouldn't recommend dancing at both studios, just stick with one. Most studios don't allow it anyway x

Answer 7

I studied at Steps on 74th and Broadway. Additionally I minored in dance while in college. I am in the music business. Get everything you can wherever you can. Saying that you learn different technique is bad is not entirely true. When I was auditioning for shows in Vegas the choreographers all expected something different from me. Knowing only one style will hurt you before it will help you.

Answer 8

I say go for it. My experience has been that people who tell you not to take opportunities to broaden yourself will screw you in the long run by taking those opportunities for themselves. Besides, every different point of view you get will only make you that much better.

Answer 9

Just ask your teacher if she minds! If you're not a serious team member or anything, they probably won't care.

Answer 10

I don't see why not, unless you're under contract