Life as a dancer is definitely one of a kind but it's totally normal for us, especially after dancing for so long you could never imagine your life without it. Dancing helped shape who you are today and you are forever grateful. You know you grew up as a dancer when...
1. You count everything is "8s."
2. You always start everything with "5, 6, 7, 8."
3. Anytime your foot leaves the ground it is always perfectly pointed.
4. You constantly look back on old photos and videos and wish you could relive every moment.
5. You're always on the dance floor at every party.
6. You catch yourself saying "I did a dance to this song before" all the time.
7. You can't help but dance around your house.
8. You get jealous of people that still dance.
9. Putting on fake eyelashes is second nature.
10. Having a closet full of bedazzled costumes is normal.
11. You enjoy going to musicals/any theater production.
12. You have used old dance costumes for Halloween.
13. When you meet someone new that has danced, you feel an automatic connection.
14. Flexibility is natural for you.
15. You now have serious back and knee pain... but it's worth it.
16. You would have to ice your knees all the time.
17. You had a designated "dance drawer" in your room.
18. The "dance drawer" contained an endless amount of tights, leotards, spanks, and more.
19. You dreaded taking the annual dance pictures, but you had them everywhere in your house.
20. Performances, competitions, and recitals meant everything to you.
21. Stretching with a partner is normal.
22. Your studio was your second home.
23. Your dance friends were your best friends.
24. You have a traincase filled with makeup.
25. You watch Dance Moms religiously.
26. When/if you have daughters, they will also dance.
27. Pointe was your worst enemy.
28. You were scared to get pedicures because your feet would be ruined the next time you dance.
29. You have a "turning foot."
30. You have a better side when doing everything.
31. Airbrush clothing at competitions was everything.
32. Dance Paws > Foot Undies.
33. You knew how to put on makeup by age nine.
34. Bobby Pins were vital.
35. You follow dance accounts on Instagram.
36. You wear dance clothes more than normal clothes.
37. Improv gave you anxiety.
38. You often brought your homework to dance practice.
39. You love doing your hair and putting on makeup.
40. You hate the question "What type of dance do you do?"
41. Because you do every type.
42. You hated when people thought you were a cheerleader.
43. You were constantly making up dance routines in your mind.
44. You couldn't wait to start a new dance routine... and finish it.
45. You wouldn't trade the experience for anything.
