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Date Posted: Thu, Sep 26 2024, 12:29:56"
Author: ShambleRock
Subject: Thanks, that’s helpful perspective
In reply to: Schools are all different, move to find a better culture. The first feis will be awkward but after that it will be fine. 's message, "Only a teacher would suggest "talk to the teacher" SHEESH!" on Thu, Sep 26 2024, 10:45:55"

That’s good to know that it might be worth changing schools then, even if it might be a bit awkward at the start. Wasn’t sure if it’s just Irish dancing in general. Thanks.

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Be aware there's a 6 month feis ban after changing schools. (NT) -- You also can't do a trial lesson with transfers, so choose wisely. Talk to parents already at the school's you're considering moving to. (It's worth it.), Thu, Sep 26 2024, 13:46:06"
- Good to know -- ShambleRock, Thu, Sep 26 2024, 23:31:24"
There's very much a culture of cyclical abuse in Irish dance - the current generation of teachers were taught by teachers who yelled and abused and made nasty comments (generalizing, but many will agree) and they are now either cycle breakers or continuing the cycle. (NT) -- It's a tough one, Thu, Sep 26 2024, 13:52:14"
- Yes it does seem a bit abusive… -- ShambleRock, Thu, Sep 26 2024, 23:39:08"
  - Please change! There are so many beautiful schools in Australia. I’ve been at mine since I was little and my teachers has been nothing but kind to every single dancer that’s come through our doors. There are good ones out there!! (NT) -- Dancer, Fri, Sep 27 2024, 9:23:55"
- My DD has changed schools twice due to borderline abusive teachers. (NT) -- Been at current school for 4 years and it was worth doing 2 x 6 month bans for. (Please please move!), Fri, Sep 27 2024, 9:42:32"
  - That’s great to hear it’s worked out for your DD to change. -- ShambleRock, Fri, Sep 27 2024, 14:21:48"
    - 100% agree to move. It was the best decision for the wellbeing of my dancer. Should have done it much sooner. (NT) -- Happy, Sat, Sep 28 2024, 9:40:41"

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