<p>My d’s dance studio was 40 minutes away; there were at least 10 closer to home (don’t ask). Only one kid from her high school went there; all the others were local to the studio. Guess what? She had two groups of friends - dance friends and school friends. It worked out well for her - when the drama in one group got too much, she had the other. And there’ always drama in high school!</p>