During their competitive career, dancers have different factors and desires for motivation which depend on the age and level of the athlete. To clearly understand the idea, let’s first realize: what is motivation?
Many dancers "suffer", as one may say, about the aspect of stage-fright that comes on as a wave before and during a performance. Some say they feel weird and awkward and just plain wrong in front of the audience as they set out to perform. Some find it difficult to practice in front of their own teacher. Well, as painful as it may be having to come to terms with what I am about to say, it must be done. You have to dance like no one's watching.
Most dancers will face this question at least once in their dancing careers, and yet most will not have a substantial explanation of "Why?" when a decision is made. Other times dancers will not have any clarification as of how the ends justify the means in the separation of a partnership.
Does it make sense to dance those smaller competitions? Are they worth the money? Are they worth the time? Are they worth the trouble?
