so, its been a while
My parents are buzzkills.
I love them so much, but I really think they hate my career choice. Just because they don't understand what I'm doing doesn't mean that they have to make me seem stupid and naive.
My dance company will be a year old in July. In our first year we've been accepted into 5 prestigious showcases and 1 internationally known festival. We have 2 upcoming performances in September. I was scouted by an agent at our last show. And I'm continually told that not only was my choreography the best and most intriguing in any certain show, but non-dance afficianados have approached me with thanks and praise for making a piece that is not only enjoyable to watch but understandable as well.
So why is it that everytime I call home with exciting news I receive not equal excitement but a simple "oh...good"? Instead of focusing on all of the things I'm accepted to I instead get lectures about money and being careful of "scams". Why did I not receive a congradulations this weekend? And why did my mother just tell me that my ideas are too abstract and no one will ever want to pay money to see my work? That I should compromise my vision to make schmaltzy, cutesy shit that will in somehow appeal to the general public? Why is she suggesting that this become a *gasp* hobby!!??
I am livid.
I'm not compromising my vision. If I did, I would be treating my audience and my dancers as if they're idiots. And they're not. At all.
I am tired of all of my recent successes resulting in me bursting into tears. My parents need to learn where and when to say certain things, ie not directly after a show when I am at my happiest.
Update: Just received an awkward apology. At least now we will be on speaking terms.
I love them so much, but I really think they hate my career choice. Just because they don't understand what I'm doing doesn't mean that they have to make me seem stupid and naive.
My dance company will be a year old in July. In our first year we've been accepted into 5 prestigious showcases and 1 internationally known festival. We have 2 upcoming performances in September. I was scouted by an agent at our last show. And I'm continually told that not only was my choreography the best and most intriguing in any certain show, but non-dance afficianados have approached me with thanks and praise for making a piece that is not only enjoyable to watch but understandable as well.
So why is it that everytime I call home with exciting news I receive not equal excitement but a simple "oh...good"? Instead of focusing on all of the things I'm accepted to I instead get lectures about money and being careful of "scams". Why did I not receive a congradulations this weekend? And why did my mother just tell me that my ideas are too abstract and no one will ever want to pay money to see my work? That I should compromise my vision to make schmaltzy, cutesy shit that will in somehow appeal to the general public? Why is she suggesting that this become a *gasp* hobby!!??
I am livid.
I'm not compromising my vision. If I did, I would be treating my audience and my dancers as if they're idiots. And they're not. At all.
I am tired of all of my recent successes resulting in me bursting into tears. My parents need to learn where and when to say certain things, ie not directly after a show when I am at my happiest.
Update: Just received an awkward apology. At least now we will be on speaking terms.