Proof that whether you stay with gymnastics or not, it still brings GREAT things!

[MdGymMom01]

I just wanted to share a story about a dancer who danced with dd in the Nutcracker this past winter. He played the lead male roles and is a phenomenal dancer. Anyway, a bit of background--I was talking to him a little while ago and learned that he used to be an accomplished gymnast! He did both dance and gym when he was younger and ended his gymnastics career at a fairly high level when he was in middle school. The gym and dance became too much so he had to choose between the two and he chose the dance. Well, he is a senior this year in HS and guess what??? He just got accepted to....Juilliard as a dance major!!! Pretty amazing huh?? I hear they only accepted 12 guys for next fall so that is some accomplishment.

This led me to think about how important it is to let kids when they are younger be involved in more than one activity because you never know what the future will bring.

Thanks for letting me brag about my dd's fellow dancer castmate!!

 

[bogwoppit]

How cool is that and what an accomplished young man. It is always good to expose your children to as many things as possible. YOu never know when an interest might turn into a passion or even a career.

 

[gymjourneymom]

That is just awesome! Sounds like he's bursting with talent, must be so fun to watch him dance!

 

[Granny Smith]

What a great opportunity - lucky guy!