Tag: competing

The Dancer's Guide to Competing on a Budget

It’s no secret that competition dance is expensive. Like, really expensive. Add in a global pandemic that has left millions of Americans unemployed and it can seem downright outrageous. Still, dancers need to dance! Dreams need to be chased, technique needs to be honed, and vital career relationships need to be established. So, how can […]

Flying Solo: The Pros and Cons of Competing Independently

When Kylie Peitz, an independent dancer in West Palm Beach, FL, took the stage to perform “The Impossible Dream“ last year, she wasn’t just dancing another competition solo. A couple years earlier, Peitz had left her studio for financial reasons, but she didn’t want to let that stop her from working towards becoming a professional […]