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Dance Competition- any experience?

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skerrywind · 27/03/2017 14:02

DD will be dancing at her first competition next month- what to expect?

Never been to one before- will it be like " Dance Moms"

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Nachobowl · 27/03/2017 20:41

Feel free to PM if I can help anymore

Nachobowl · 27/03/2017 20:40

How old is DD? We've done a few team events and a few solo events.

You usually need to arrive about an hour before due on stage - comps can end up running ahead of time and behind so pack a few snacks/iPad in case there's a bit of a wait. We usually arrive with make up done and take make up bag along for last minute top up. There'll be a changing and waiting area for you to use also for costumes.Smile DD will be given a number and the kids are then lined up backstage and perform in order. At the end of the section they're all called onto stage and judges give out places/medals etc. If DD is particularly young they usually give everyone in the section a medal otherwise 4th/3rd/2nd/1st. You'll get a comment card too from the judges with notes and score on. Its all quite exciting and we always enjoy it - it's not as intense as dance moms!! Hope this helps Flowers

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skerrywind · 27/03/2017 14:16

I think it will be modern dance? Have no idea about the competition.

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JufusMum · 27/03/2017 14:12

What type of dancing does she do? What sort of competitions?