Parent 1:
Okay, it's nice to know that you'll be in k-mart. Thanks for telling me you left your contact info in your daughter's dance bag. But I'm pretty sure she'll be fine without you for 1 1/2 hours. SERIOUSLY, it's no different to her, wether you are peeking at the door or shopping 'til you drop. She doesn't care...End of story.

Parent 2:
Yes, we are well into November now. I assumed that since your daughter missed the first 2 months of class, she wasn't coming. We're a minute into the dance....and....WHAT? You want me to welcome her with open arms and hold the rest of the class back while I go through these steps for your little princess? nope. I wasn't happy having your daughter to begin with either. She's too young for that class (Which I pointed out to the SO, without effect). Sorry, it's too late. I was even willing to have her walk on and join for the other half of the dance, that's just the nice person I am. and WHAT? You want your fundraiser money????? Sorry dear, it's going to the booster club, since you don't have a costume bill to pay.

Parent 3:
"I find it extremely rude that when *Lucy* called you to say she was switching studios you never even bothered to ask why. She was one of your company dancers." *Lucy* never worked one day last year. She screwed up the dances at competition. I don't typically check up on dancers that quit, and then spread rumors about the studio. Sorry, no guilt trip there.

Parent 4:
You are a dance teacher. You know how I feel. So when I see you with your daughter in the waiting room, pardon me for not expecting you to leave before class started. I saw your child acting up, and I understand that sometimes you just need a day off, but could you tell me? Please? It'd be much appreciated.

Parent 5:
"When is the shoe money due?" "Uh, two weeks ago."

SO:
Since when do you decide the music and costumes? I made it pretty clear that I disliked the song you picked for me Jr. Company Jazz, but you insisted on it. I cannot choreograph well to a song I dislike. And the costume? They are 8, not 4. That is a preschool aged costume. And the level under that? 8 year olds dressing as 18 year olds. Insanity, I tell you. And did you even consult me? No. Did you even TELL me? No. I found out what they were wearing when you posted costume pictures on the bulliten boards, when I had to seek you out to inform me, because parents we asking me which one they were wearing. And all negative costume comments? To me.

Students 5-8:
*I don't mind if you wear a tutu, just don't put it on your head and run around the room like that.
*Cartwheels are for acro class. This is jazz, get it?
*I'm sorry you don't like this song. Personally I don't either. Your constant whinning about it doesn't help. Shut it.
*Don't complain when Betty does her splits and you can't. She practiced, and YES, she deserved that extra sticker.
*Working pirouette prep is an honer at your age. Take it seriously. Just becuase you are in the advanced section of the class doesn't mean you don't have to work. Guess what? You do.

Students Ages 9-14:
*Your hair is fine. Why constantly checking it in the mirror?
*YES, you have to wear your ballet shoes for ballet class. If they are too tight, why didn't you order them last week, when we placed the shoe order?
*when I say develope and hold...SURPRISE! I mean hold.
*DON'T roll your eyes at me
*Yeah...guess what?...You really DO have to TRY!