September 2015 | Tiny Dancers

With the rise of unrealistic reality television shows, the dance competition world is often given a bad name. It can be perceived as a catty, tear-inducing experience for children and their parents. But dance teachers know that competition dance can be a positive experience—it teaches children confidence, teamwork, perseverance, and the value of hard work. It teaches them to set goals, and that reaching those goals doesn’t always come easily. It teaches them how to adapt and overcome