I’ve never known anything but full out. I honestly owe a huge thank you to my mentors and teachers over the years because now it’s habit. Work ethic is cool kids. The harder you work, the better the work.
Dancers... be good to each other. You all love the same thing. Respect that common bond. Don't be so threatened by each other. There is room for us all.
If you're just dancing to win, you're doing it wrong.
The trophy fades. The impact you make on us from the heart & honesty in your performance, because you LOVE IT, is a much bigger prize.
Forgive the run on sentence.
I saw so many teachers in the wings this weekend. How have you not heard the golden rule, "If you can see the judges, they can see you." Get outta there.
Kudos to the comps that limit you to 2 solos. We enjoy our job very much... (well, let's hope if you're judging that you love it.) But I don't need to see a jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap & song and dance solo. Pick your favorite 2 and let's do this.
I love sitting at the judges table & hearing dancers cheer on their friends during amazing moments from the wings. It really warms my heart. That's what it's all about.