My oldest is now a man! Whoa! And as of this spring, he has achieved his dream of joining a professional ballet company.
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| Photo Credit: Beau Pearson Kai as the Prince in Ballet West's Family Series, "Beauty and the Beast" |
Did homeschooling play a role? YES! And I find myself telling aspiring dancers more and more often that most who land careers exit the traditional system at some point prior to graduation. (Though many go on to earn college degrees or pursue other careers while holding down their professional dance job.)
I'm glad we homeschooled Kai (now over 18 so he can assume his public identity!) because we had so much time together before he left our home in pursuit of this dream. But homeschooling also meant he could put dance in the premier position of his education. And it meant he wasn't bullied in public schools about being a male dancer.
He remains an avid reader, is still studying Chinese on Duo Lingo, he learns everything quickly (so helpful when it comes to choreography), and he is curious and kind.
Is he perfect? NO! Not by a long shot. Is he WISE. I'm hoping after some hard lessons he's been through that he is STILL gaining wisdom (like the rest of us!). I would probably change things if I could go back. But would I still choose to homeschool him? Absolutely!
Read the new about his promotion here: DANCER HIGHLIGHT: Kai Casperson | Ballet West
