How can I help my daughter?

That's just part of life. They're not going to get alot of what they think they should have. If they really have their heart set on something, then they need to work real hard for it.

They need to get used to it. Life is not fair and it's not easy. This is why I hate these new rules for like sports teams, no rejection, everyone makes the team, bla bla bla. Kids need to learn how to handle rejection with dignity and grace. And your daughter should NOT feel bad for winning the part she worked so hard to get. Congratulate her for me!

Life is full of disappointments and she earned her place..if they are her friends they will be happy for her. Ballet is a very competitive sport/art so some of this is to be expected, but if they are treating her poorly then she needs to find a better quality of friends. My DD was in a city in Ohio and was in that dance many yrs in a row..from a souffle sailor on up..never dancing Clara, but she was in the dance of the snowflakes and I think it was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. She was blessed with a group of girls that were very kind to one another..but the dancing world can be rough.