I really understand what you are saying! I didn't mean to glorify my experiences, because the truth is that at about 60% of the schools where I take classes have that same attitude towards men, and adult students!
I have this one school where I take a class with about twenty adult women. At every recital most of us keep asking why we could not be in the recital (Ricki! Why can't I be in the show! is our rallying call!), and most of the teachers say you must be kidding! We pay as much as the kids, but don't get respect.
So I understand! Just find the male/adult friendly schools.
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