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.

Meet Sofia Méndez Arévalo. She is 8 years old and goes to Pre professional training by VM. She fell in love with dancing at an early age.

Meet Kaylee Meinholdt, 13, from Frisco Texas. She goes to Elite Classical Coaching. She won't let negative talk get to her.

Meet Joelle Jordine, 11, from South Africa. She goes to Joburg Ballet School. She's a young girl with big dreams.