Why Should I Compete?

The bottom line answer to this question is: you are going to become a better dancer!

We have all heard the saying that growth begins when you leave your comfort zone. DanceSport will definitely push you out of your comfort zone! 

Because I sincerely believe that growth, in every way and in every aspect of life is good, pushing your own boundaries can only lead to a positive result in dance, when you have good training.

DanceSport is athletic with an artistic component.   You can experience the thrill of leaving your body as you listen to the music, yet trained with technical skills to perform each dance congruent with that particular style.  

In competition, you are being judged on technical merit with artistic impression.

Contrary to popular belief, Pro/Am competitions are very forgiving.  Each competitor is only compared to other dancers at his or her own skill level.  In other words, a 45 year old novice dancer would not be competing against an advance 25 year old dancer.  Competitions, though designed to award the best performers, are fair and a lot of fun!

As an instructor, watching my students grow through the preparation for and participation in a competition is deeply fulfilling.  Even the most novice student walks away from a DanceSport event as a better dancer!  Being witness to this growth is my motivation to wake up and go to work each and every day.

DanceSport is also an interesting and entertaining subculture.  Much like acting, competing involves costumes, makeup, hairstyles, and spray tans!  It is one big party where you get to dress up and hang-out with others who share a common interest with you! 

Don’t let fear inhibit your fun!  After all, we are all one big, happy family of dancers!

I regularly participate in several competitions each year.  For information on competitions that might be right for you, check out the National Dance Council of America for opportunities across the country.  http://www.ndca.org/