Dancing is not only a hobby or a sport, but a passion for most dancers.
Dance is not just something we do, it's part of who we are. As a dancer myself, I relate to all of these and have experienced all of this growing up my whole life.
I love being able to call myself a dancer even with all the crazy funny things we have go through.
1. Dancing every where you go.
Dancing is running through your veins at all times so you just can't help yourself when you hear music play.
2. Stretching and then your hip cracks
Or your neck, knees, ankles; pretty much everything starts to make a sound but your body is so used to it already.
3. Being extra flexible
You love to show off sometimes and it's cool and crazy how a person's body can bend in certain ways.
4. Having other dancer friends that can relate to your problems
When you meet another dancer, you automatically feel a connection.
5. I can't, I have dance
This is not an excuse. On average dancers spend ten or more hours a week on their feet, especially during competition season.
6. Using the word "and" as a count
Realizing the word "and" is used as a step but it's not an actual number.
7. The one in the friend group that's known for "always dancing"
Your friends are always asking "how do you move like that? or "did you really just dance your way to the kitchen?" Yes, yes I did.
8. Hearing a song and instantly want to choreograph to it
When you hear a song for the first time and think "yes, I can totally see myself sassy walking across the stage followed by a few pirouettes."
9. Dancing IS a sport
Dancing is hard work, and anyone that says it's not a sport clearly doesn't understand the physical intensity that goes into it. Dancing is more than just physical, but it has a mental element to it as well.
10. Fake eyelashes
Any dancer that has competed has had their fair share of fake eyelashes. Personally they were so heavy and such a pain to wear, but they do make a big difference on stage.
11. Finding yourself standing in a ballet position during casual conversation
Somehow I find myself standing in first or fourth position when just having a normal conversation with someone.
12. Having a sh*t ton of bobby pins
And don't for get to make an "X" with them to ensure maximum security for your hair. We also shed bobby pins like there's no tomorrow. You are bound to find them laying around your house in the most random places.
13. That one drawer filled with all your old costumes
The perfect way to save money on Halloween costumes if you ask me.
14. Can dance in front of large crowds, but can't give a speech
Dancing in front of large crowds and giving a speech are two totally different things. We use body movement to convey our message, no words involved!
15. You learned how to apply makeup before you hit puberty
If you've been dancing since a very young age, you learn all the different beauty products rather quickly because you had to wear makeup on stage at the age of 7. And when you were finally able to wear makeup outside of dance performances, you were basically a pro.
