The recital went well. There was a 12 year old who was really remarkable and DD was influenced by that. And she clearly likes the fawning as people compliement her. Being so small with fingers flying, many people tend to comment.
So she get enthused, wants to be able to play the Mozart piece the 12 year old played when she is 10. But carrying that over to everyday...
I was thinking how long do I promote the piano. I figure that 12 is a good age. When puberty comes along, I am not sure how much I want to fight on different levels.
And we will see what happens with the ballet. Does she work as hard at it? Does she make the NYC ballet school next year? Funny, she does make a real effort with Mandarin. But that is just knowing things. Not working to make it "perfect". If she makes the ballet school, eventually it becomes many days a week and performances start in a few years. But that is "if". I can see ballet becoming a passion. Piano is just a pride thing.
Ren
