You’ve been training for this audition for months. But on the big day, the seamless performance you’ve been hoping for doesn’t come. Instead, you make a mistake that sends your confidence careening off a cliff. For the rest of the audition, you’re second-guessing­ every choice. While some lucky dancers are excited and motivated by the […]

At dance competitions, participants from the same studio often end up not just performing alongside but also competing against each other in solos and group routines—all within the same weekend. The situation can be stressful, confusing, and awkward, particularly for younger dancers. But it doesn’t have to result in comparisons and tears.