We all know that running a business can be tough, especially during a pandemic. But one dance studio owner’s attempt to involve her students in a fun photo shoot has led to a heated confrontation with a furious parent. The owner wanted to create some eye-catching posters featuring her students, and even offered a prize pack and free lessons as a reward. But when one parent demanded cold, hard cash instead, things took a dramatic turn.
The Dance Studio’s Big Comeback

A Creative Idea

The Contest Begins

The Prizes

Students’ Excitement

Enter the Furious Parent

The Mother’s Demands

The Studio Owner’s Response ♀️

Not a Real Modeling Job? ♀️

The Studio Owner’s Stance

The Mother’s Decision

The Consent Form

Is the Dance Studio Owner in the Wrong?
The dance studio owner thought she was doing something fun and rewarding for her students by offering them the chance to be featured on promotional posters. With a prize pack and free lessons on the line, the students were more than eager to participate. But when one parent demanded cash payment, accusing the owner of taking advantage of her child, the situation spiraled out of control. With the devastated daughter caught in the middle, who is truly in the wrong here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this dramatic dance studio showdown…
Dance studio owner sparks outrage over compensation for photo shoot

Dance studio owner refuses to pay for photo shoot, NTA wins.

Redditors defend dance studio owner’s photo shoot prize as NTA

NTA for the prize, but get full consent from parents

Suggests IRS Form W9 to report prize package as income.

Dance studio owner sparks outrage by refusing to pay models.

Parents were informed and gave consent for photo shoot. NTA.
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NTA. The ‘prize pack’ has a significant monetary value

Generous compensation or exploitation? The debate continues.

Entitled parent causes outrage over unpaid photo shoot models. NTA.

Clear communication and fair compensation. NTA wins this round.

Contest winner still gets prize despite unpaid photo shoot controversy
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Former dance teacher defends studio owner, calls out entitled parent.

Commenter sympathizes with child, suspects entitled mother.

Waivers signed, dance studio owner not at fault.

Dance studio owner sparks outrage after refusing to pay ‘models’

Fair pay, no problem!

Experienced model defends compensation practices in photo shoots.

Compensating students with free lessons justifies not paying models. NTA

Heartfelt comment defends dance studio owner against entitled parent.

Students knew the rules, NTA. Some pay for exposure

Owner’s decision receives support with NTA acronym

Parent suggests realistic pay for daughter’s modeling, sparks agreement

Owner justified in not paying ‘models’, commenters agree.

Compromise suggested for fair compensation sparks debate

Owner justified in not paying ‘models’, commenters agree

Commenter believes owner is not the a**hole.

Creative payment or exploitation? Reddit debates dance studio owner’s actions.

Exchange ≠ Cash – Defending the Dance Studio Owner

Parent upset over unpaid ‘model’ photo shoot, commenter defends studio.

Payment in exposure strikes again, but is it enough?
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Fair exchange is not a robbery

Dance studio owner sparks outrage by refusing to pay models

Dance studio owner stands their ground against entitled mother

Fair compensation for models, NTA wins approval

Dance studio owner stands firm against entitled parent demands

Owner defended for not paying ‘models’ for unprofessional job

Clear communication and compensation, NTA. Mother wanted free lessons.

Legal win for defendant sparks NTA judgment and agreement.

Commenter defends dance studio owner, calls out drama llama mom.

Offered fair contest with prizes, parent can’t alter deal. NTA

Creative solution suggested for paying models in photo shoot.

Offering free lessons as prizes, NTA sparks outrage in studio owner

Compensation provided, entitled mother sees daughter as cash cow
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Compensation in dance lessons, not free modeling. NTA.

Mother accused of exploiting daughter in photo shoot, sparks debate

Dancers should dance for passion, not just for money

Support for NTA comment calling out bad parenting

Commenter believes owner is not the a**hole.

Owner’s decision receives support with NTA acronym

Clear explanation of consent and benefits, NTA.

Empathetic response to unfair situation for kid.

Parent entitlement s***s, but this NTA dance studio owner prevailed

Fair compensation offered, mom has a choice. NTA

Contest winners not paid in cash, but still payment?

Unpaid modeling gig for dance studio sparks resume concerns

Happy parent defends dance studio owner’s decision, calls out entitled mom

Modeling is not easy nor cheap, NTA made a point.

Mother wants child to earn cash, NTA compensated, trust gut.

Model defends not being paid for photo shoot with goods/services.

Dance studio owner defended for fair compensation in photo shoot.

Commenter believes owner is not the a**hole.

Empathetic comment defends dance studio owner’s decision not to pay.

Defending the dance studio owner’s decision not to pay models. NTA

Debate over parental consent for 16-year-old model sparks outrage

Offering prizes and lessons as compensation, NTA but prioritize transparency

NTA defends consent form, sparks legal debate among commenters

Dance studio owner offers modeling opportunity instead of payment. NTA.

Dance studio owner shuts down complaints with clever response

No a**hole here! Consent given, free classes offered as payment

Controversial decision to not pay ‘models’ for photo shoot defended.

Parent accuses dance studio owner of exploiting child models. NTA’s response.

Insightful comment on the realities of promotional modeling. NTA.

Clear terms, fair compensation. No a****e here

Dance studio owner suggests compromise, avoids being an a**hole

Dance studio owner sparks outrage by refusing to pay models

Dance studio owner stands their ground against entitled parent

Resourceful solution suggested for compensating teen models.

Last Updated on May 18, 2023 by Diply Social Team