As someone who started dancing competitively at the age of seven, I know competitive dance is a tough sport. To be a competitive dancer, dancers need to withstand criticism and have a hard work ethic. I made this video to show my experiences and other competitive dancers’ experiences. This video is meant to give more information about competitive dance, and to show how the hit reality TV series, Dance Moms, is not an accurate portrayal of competitions and dance. This video includes interviews from real dancers, and an analysis of clips from Dance Moms.

Competitive dance is very different from recreational dance. The amount of practices, skill level, other factors separate the two. Dance, recreational or competitive, should be enjoyed without unhealthy stress. This video evaluates the positives and negatives that come with competing in dance. The dancers in the video and many more dancers still love to dance.