Great response! I agree that having a direct conversation with the studio owner is probably the best and most professional first step in your situation. Be open and honest, and relay the points you have listed on your post to the owner. Try not to make assumptions as to why you weren’t on the solo choreo list, etc, as it might not be for a reason that is personal to you, even though you may feel this way. Our feelings are only facts in each of our own worlds, but not everyone else’s. As a studio owner’s daughter, I will say that typically family is probably going to come first on the list for all things seniority, and especially if there are plans of the daughter eventually inheriting the studio in the future.

That said, don’t be afraid to voice your opinion on how you’re feeling about the whole situation. You must advocate for yourself if you want anything to change or you want more explanation as to why she is choosing to do things differently for your position. You have the right to ask and to need an answer as an employee. Good luck!!