First impressions are so important and they happen in the first 7 seconds. They can also be positive or negative. As dancers, we know the first impression is a lasting impression. How are you showing up when you walk into the studio, into rehearsal, on stage or even into competition. Your first impression says a lot about who you are. 

Meet AvaRose Campbell, who is 13 years old. She goes to The Company Space in Sumner, WA. She began dance at age 3, and has been dancing ever since.

Meet Sophia Grace, 17, from Pennsylvania. She dances in Ewing, NJ at Body Language Dance Center. She was never "a natural" and had to work very hard to get where she is today.

After countless rehearsals, numerous run throughs, and lots of stretching, it’s finally time to perform! That moment when you step on stage and show off the amazing dance routine you are so proud of. From finding your parents in the crowd, to dancing your heart out, what is your favorite part of performing? We reached out to our wonderful dance community, and here’s what they had to say.

Meet Roby Mendoza, 11, from Monterrey, Mexico. Her studio is Maries dance studio and she is privately coached by Principal dancer Olivia Quintana. She constantly reminds herself progress is progress.

Let’s face it. If you have a dog or cat, you’ve probably tried to pick them up and dance with them. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out too well though. Could there be any animal out there that would make a good dance partner? We decided to find out. So we reached out to our wonderful dance community and asked them, what animal would make the best dancer?

Meet Andrea Kruse, 12, from Arnold, Missouri. She goes to DPU Dance. She has been in the studio pretty much her whole life.

Meet Emilia, 10, from Concon, Chile. She goes to Andrea Aedo Ballet School. She has had unconditional support from her parents and teachers.