There is a common misconception in college that majoring in dance is an easy way out. But, in reality, it’s quite the opposite. Here are some of the daily struggles dance majors face:
1. Dance attire. You’ll find us with leotard lines and/or a confusing combination of workout clothes that are not the typical Lululemon ensemble.
2. Crazy rehearsal hours. It is not uncommon to finish a rehearsal up around midnight, leading to a state of delirium.
3. Hell week. Don’t even talk to us during the week leading up to a show. Enough said.
4. Eating on the go. Rehearsals can be spontaneous, so sometimes our meals have to be too.
5. Pre-show rituals. We can’t always explain them, but we all have them.
6. Our bodies. They are our only instruments, so between doing our splits, cracking our hips and using our bare feet all day long, they get worn out from time to time.
7. Using our skills outside of the studio. Knowing how to bust a move in public is just one perk of endless hours of rehearsals.
8. Our critical eye. Another perk is knowing when the not-so-coordinated humans decide to “bust a move.”
9. Getting a break. We work tirelessly to get casted in as many dances as possible, but use the same dance moves to celebrate when those rehearsals are canceled.