YOU? FAT? Is she high?

And since when is badgering and abusing people a great way to get more sign-ups?

Does this woman also live in NJ?

Actually, if she did it that's a criminal act. I would look into it, see if anyone knows anything.

At the very least, put it out there in your community VERY loudly that this happened to you, that you're looking for who did it (as in, "I was at XX's hafla when it happened and am assuming that a smoker did it, does anyone remember any smokers there?"), and warn others that there's *someone* in the community who is capable of this kind of crime.

Yiiikes...That is nasty!!! I am so glad that something like this hasn't happened to me...[or I'd be jail now].

But Gibs is right about following it up with inquiry and investigation. If you get enough evidence to finger the perpetrator, I would file a claim against her for damages.

You should flush a pair of zills down her toilet.

It is hard to comprehend an adult having such childish behaviour, not to mention the fact that she is supposed to be a professional. It sounds like she has major insecurity issues.

I shake my head... unbelieveable.

I can't believe that someone could do that! That's insane!

It's amazing how older/mature people can act like 3 year olds squabbling over a toy. *rolls eyes*

It would be awesome if you burn more holes in a cool pattern, then perform in it later.
And thank her for the inspiration on your sweet new costume!

I mean really... what a moron. If you're going to be vicious and catty at least do it right. Take a seam ripper to every other stitch holding on the hooks to their top.

;-)

Gah. Amateurs.

-Kidding kidding.

Seriously though. When we're reduced to 'spilling' red wine on someones new silk veil; war has been declared.

Wrong & Disrepctful so many levels. A dancer has a right to stop taking classes, for any reason. Instuctors don't 'own' their students & should respect them as free thinking individuals with rights & personal lives.

Having heard horror stories of cut, clipped, deliberately stained, burned & stolen costumes at dance events, don't ever leave your costume unattended. The grief isn't worth it. This pathetic culprit is guilty of property damage. Prosecutable, when you can prove she did it.

Looked through your photos.. You're a gorgeous dancer & incredibly photogenic.

Venturing a guess...

She's an instructor who begrudgingly gives or entirely withholds praise to wield power over her students. This dance is ALL ABOUT HER / THE TEACHER. How dare you attempt to steal her spot light?! Her glory?! Although she accepted your money just fine. That meant you were the student. Beneath her. Never thinking if she was a good teacher her students will eventually pass her. That's the whole point of teaching.

You dared to escape her control, so she felt the need to lash out and publicly exposed her insecurities. Drunk, hostile and yelling (anger/ control & alcohol issues), projecting "her issues" onto you (incredibly jeolous, feels fat, stagnating dance), then burning holes into an expensive costume (malicious & nasty). You became the recipient of her worst traits & fears.

The best revenge... Be happy and keep dancing.

ps... You know your dance has really improved when your ex-instructor starts spreading horrible gossip :0) Smile and know you're awesome.