written by Geoff Kimbrough  on 14.01. at 05:07:29

> I have an older step brother that I love dearly, But he has so much freedom.

That freedom isn't anywhere near as wonderful as it looks.  He, and his peers, have the freedom to have nothing much to do except wonder what they're going to do with their lives.  But you have a goal.  Keep at it.  Maybe you won't become a dancer, maybe you will.  It's too soon to tell.  Wait until you graduate from high school before you worry about it.  By then you will know.  And even if you decide then to do something else with your life, the things you learned in dance class will stay with you much longer even than if you'd been Captain of the Football Team.

Everything worth doing is hard and takes some sacrifice. Even working hard for something and then not getting it isn't quite as bad as it sounds.  (yeah, it kinda sucks, but you still learn valuable things.)

Here is an easy prediction:  If you quit now you will regret it someday.  Absolutely guaranteed. Of course, if you don't quit there will be days when you regret that too. 8^)

Now, if you asked me if you had a chance of making it, I'd probably say No.that's because the odds are poor for *everyone*.  But you've started at the right time, which is relatively rare for males, so your chances, while slim, are  not as remote as they are for most.  My point is that you are not guaranteed a job if you become a dancer, but if you're good enough to get one, it's the absolutely hands-down the best job in the world.

But you don't need to be thinking of jobs now, just take class and go to school and enjoy the free time that leaves you.  You should also try to find a Nutcracker or something to get some stage experience. (it's fun! or it better be, if you don't like performing, *then* consider quitting.) But I expect your parents or teachers will deal with that.

Good luckGeoff