what to do when your pro cancels you

Finish the Classique with him and get a new pro. Like Tangotime said, you've given him ten chances, let alone a second. It's hard enough preparing for a pro-am comp with pros who DON'T jerk you around about your lesson times.
 
Hi everyone,

Well I danced last night and today and I've cleared the air with him. I'm keeping him. I like him, no it's not an outside interest other than he is a nice person, and well, **** happens in life. I would like to be treated the same way and yes I'm very loyal.

Add that to the fact that he is a fantastic dancer, I hate change, and we cleared the air. Things are good now. I want to thank everyone for their support and encouragement. You got me through a rough couple of days.

Y'all are great, thanks so much.
 
nice resolution, cashmere. good luck. sounds like he may have just hit a rough patch, as does everyone now & then.

my own pro has a pretty clear policy on last-minute cancellations... they won't occur unless he's on his deathbed.:rolleyes:

i pretty much return the favor, unless something comes up with the kids.
 
newbie said:
Post his name and town and studio.
Hire another pro.
Add a "cancellation=twice the refund" clause in your next contract with him.
Cancel the comps he had not cancelled (wait until the last minute).
Recommand this pro to all the ams in the same category than you.
Watch him starving and having to take a second job as a janitor when no am wants to hire him.
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no ...do not post his name on here or it will be deleted...we will not be a host to malice...no one can verify ...do not do it...end of argument
 
bottom line is this...it doesn't matter why...if it is clear that this is wthe way he operates it...you A) explain to him that you don't like it and see if it changes, or B) do a cost benefit analysis and see if the benefits he offers are worth this personality flaw...b/c frankly he isn't likely to change much...but if you stay you relinquish your right to whine about it...
 
I'm new to all of this so that's why I was asking. For the record I would not post his name or anything about him, not my style, what's good and/or bad for me might be jsut the opposite for someone else.

I'm willing to do the wait and see, he is trying hard to make it up to me. and yes cost benefit and happy benfit are all on his side.

Thanks Elsie, I really appreciate all the advice and support, it helped me clear the air, and I feel much better about everything.
 
good to hear it cashmere...the note about not posting is a general one...not in any way directed to be harsh with you...but to simply note that our guidelines don't allow for that ....if he is trying to make it up to you that is a good sign...and I imagine also that your concerns about this are greatly influenced by the upcoming first comp...which tends to unhinge lots of people....lol...even after their first comp
 
You hit it on the head. My judgement is being greatly influenced because of the competition. Otherwise I would not feel panic. I can't say I'm nervous, just felt like a panic if I'm not practicing enough. I think ignorance is bliss, I don't really know what to expect so I can't be nervous, lol.

Panic yes, because I want to do the best I can. But you are right.

He has been very fair with me, when I first met him, he was just teaching my hubby and myself on saturday once a week. My very first lesson with him I had to cancel the same day as I was very sick with a food poisoning. He didn't charge me he understood. I thought that was extremely fair and nice.

Talking about it hear and listening, made me think back and what you just said even more so made me think about my panic because of the competition.

Thank you for your help. I know you were not being harsh with me, that it was general. I understand. I just didn't want anyone to think badly of me either to to ask as I would not do that. :))) Thanks again.
 
Please do us a favor and not pay for more lessons in advance no matter how great the deal is or how nice he is to you.

Decide whether to sign up for more until the package is almost up (like one lesson remaining). Give him the opportunity to show you that things are all cleared up.

If things are right, then great. If not, you won't regret your delay to commit to more lessons. You need to protect yourself.
 
meh...that may be a bit harsh...I hardly know anyone (except my pro) who doesn't expect pre-payment....but I do think small package until you have been around a while is prudent...even if it is at a higher rate...I know too many people who are stuck someplace b/c they bought a huge package and can't burn the lessons off or find the content lacking...besides, again, if he is apologizing and making amends, that deserves some appreciation
 
Ok, I have enough hours that I don't have to pay him more for a while. So that's not a problem.

And yes, he is trying hard to please me and make amends. I paniced I admit that. Yes, he did cancel 50%+ but life and &&&&& happens.
Since this is the first time I've complained, I only see this as the second chance. I've never opened my mouth nor have I ever complained.

As Miss Facination said, I have to weigh things and I am. I'm happy with him overall, he is a fantastic dancer and a wonderful teacher and his price is right and his studio is nice, clean, with a convienient location. Last place I was at was a filthy mess.

I'm so new to all of this, I feel so stupid. But I'm learning. Thank you
 
As Larinda says, don't feel stupid.

We've all gone through some things. If DF existed when I started (or that I knew about it sooner) - that would have saved me a lot of pain to hear from DFers with experiences to share.

I'll bet there's some viewers learning from this right about . . .





now!
 
fascination said:
I hardly know anyone (except my pro) who doesn't expect pre-payment
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I haven't pre-paid any coaches since 2001. If they require that I don't go to them. But thats probably because I only take lessons from independent coaches - and they will adjust according to the income, as it were. They offer pre-payment plans with a small savings but my previous experience was that pre-paid lessons tended to be shorter and with less effort. This way there is always an understanding that I don't have to come back.
 
Glad you cleared the air with him. Always a good first step in making a positive change.
 
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