I didn't start dancing until I was 25, and in addition to my regular adult ballet course, I took a men's course that mixed a bit of everything together. I had about as much experience as a couple of other students (and by that, not much), but I was struggling at many points with the course. Towards the end, I began to feel like things were working out, and I had a lot of empowering feelings going through my mind regarding dance.

My men's course isn't continuing (due to people moving away, etc.), and when i asked my teacher about what course I should take next, she completely ignored my message. Twice. I know that she had to have read it because I saw her posts on Facebook, and it made me start to think that she was ignoring my reply on purpose, or just didn't care enough to help me anymore. I decided to take another course at the studio where I take ballet (intro tap), but for a while, there were a lot of feelings of disappointment and exclusion.

I wrote the teacher and said that I was taking a course somewhere else, and thanked them for the experience.

Was I wrong to think of them as noncaring?

If you posted your message on her Facebook, she might have simply not have noticed it. Sometimes I completely miss some messages and have no clue I've gotten them until someone mentions that they've left me a message lol.

Otherwise, if you feel that this was not the case with your teacher, then I would have to say that you were not wrong in thinking she was uncaring. Depending on the situation, I might have thought the same.

She might not know until she's been able to see what registrations are in the system.

I teach for two dance academies, at the moment I know there are a couple of classes that might not run because there aren't enough sign ups yet, we have two weeks until we'll know for sure.

I also wouldn't facebook her about her work, did you phone her? That would have been a better way to find out the information you need.

As for your moving on I think you did it in just the right way, you let her know you weren't coming back and thanked her for the help. That's more than most people do.

This is not something to use the internet for; this is something to ask face-to-face. Let's not forget how to communicate like good old-fashioned human beings.

I did exactly that today, and it made me really happy. Not only was she supportive, but gave me a swell welcome.

^I would hope so. In future, keep in mind that studio dance teachers aren't professors. They don't get paid to do administrative tasks or to keep office hours. Next time, just ask your teacher when would be a good time for her to sit down with you for a few minutes. I've never known a dance teacher who would refuse to answer questions about a student's progress. But you're essentially asking her for a favor, so you have to do it at her convenience. I'm glad everything worked out though.

For me if I needed to talk to one of my dance teachers I do it in person! Doing it over e-mail or phone call can turn into a problem.

I am glad it all worked out

Kev

Ps: Keep on dancing