Competition is One of Our Favorite Things

The Dance Spirit staff doesn’t like to pick favorite issues of our magazine (it would be like picking our favorite child!), but if we were forced to, the October issue would probably be up there. Not only did we get to crown this year’s Cover Model Search winner (yay, Megan Skalla!), but it’s also The Competition & Convention Issue! We can’t get enough of the comp scene. So to celebrate October’s arrival, I asked my fellow editors: What’s your favorite thing about competition? Mine is the energy in the room—so much anticipation and excitement for what’s to come! Here’s what the rest of the DS staff had to say:

Assistant/fashion editor, Michael Anne Bailey:
“The costumes! Whether they’re simple or elaborate, nicely-done costumes can take a routine to the next level.”

Associate editor, Margaret Fuhrer:
“That they make for fearless dancers. You can’t win if you’re not willing to take risks!”

Editor in chief, Alison Feller:
“The camaraderie. There’s nothing like going full out for the judges alongside your best friends. And the prize money. Kidding. Kind of.”

Now it’s your turn. What’s your favorite thing about competitions?