I have been teaching dance for 27 years, mostly ballet, lyrcal and jazz. My vent to the studio owners is if I'm such a good teacher and your enrollment is going up why do you cut my hours for the next younger "it teacher that you think knows whats going on in the dance world merely because they took a few dance courses in college or were on someones winning competition team five years ago? I take class every week,read all the trade magazines, keep in touch with the people I danced with on the east coast. Dance teachers also work hard, pay for the music we use in class, show up to dress rehearsal and recital that we don"t get paid for. I take pride in my art and ability to teach. I have many students in college programs, companies and who are studio owners themselves. Please don't ask me to take out the garbage or sweep the floor. You are the owner, it is your responsibility to keep your studio looking good!!!!