I love ballet but hardly ever get to see it because the tickets cost so much. I also appreciate ballet as a wonderful discipline for girls and boys. It is no different than learning how to play a musical instrument. You practice and then you want to perform. Same as athletics.

I actually regret that my son was encouraged to become an athlete. Looking back at old photos, I now realize that his grace could easily have made him a dancer. Luckily, he found this out himself. Although he is still athletic, he balances this with dancing and yoga.

I used to think opera was rubbish but my daughter convinced me to buy season tickets. Learn the story first! Its much more enjoyable. I go to marvel at the set designs and the costumes.

I also attend folk festivals and enjoy myself in that scene. Why limit yourself?