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27 STRUGGLES THAT DANCERS KNOW TO BE TRUE

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Maddy Whitfield

Jul 25, 2016

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27 STRUGGLES THAT DANCERS KNOW TO BE TRUE

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Ah, the struggles of being a dancer...with great dedication comes great struggles. So whether you're a former dancer or a current one, see how many of these dancer probs that you can relate to!

1. Constantly finding new bruises in the most random places

2. Going out in public in a ballet bun and tights

3. Not being able to fit into skinny jeans because your leg muscles just won't allow it

4. Tiger Balm and Icy Hot and Advil, oh my!

5. Ice Baths are a necessary evil

6. As are dance auditions

7. When your entire class grand plies and there's a chorus of knee pops and cracks

8. Nonchalantly cracking and popping your joints in general

9. "Got any plans for tonight?" "Yeah, Dance Rehearsal

10. Partnering Improv will always be the fastest icebreaker in any situation

11. When you get the sudden urge to choreograph to a song but you're in a public place

12. Us dancers go through deodorant like a kid goes through candy on Halloween

13. "But Dancers aren't athletes" "OH IS THAT SO?!" lectures offender about the blood, sweat and tears that go into being a dancer

14. "I did a dance to this song!" proceeds to execute jazz dance from 2011

15. Male Dancers are exotic and rare creatures that are to be admired and respected

16. Floor barre is fun for about three minutes

17. Looking like a sleep-deprived, homeless gym junkie is the norm

18. Two Words: Left Side

19. Dancers eat every meal like it's our last meal

20. When you nail a triple pirouette but NOBODY IS THERE TO SEE IT

21. Discount Dance Supplies is our idea of a shopping spree

22. Dancers look for every excuse to dress up (and we look damn fine when we do)

23. When a song comes on at the club and you and your dance squad get into formation and shut the place down

24. Your fellow dancers know everyone's business whether you like it or not

25. Mainly because you spend every waking moment together

26. You have an automatic support group that you trust your darkest secrets with because let's be real, if they can lift your weight and not drop you, they're keepers

27. The friendships that are made are forever and you wouldn't trade your dance squad for the world

It's a struggle at times, but it's all worth it in the end! The dance memories are unforgettable and the friendships are forever. Go forth and turn out.

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Only dancers can relate.

1. Constantly finding new bruises in the most random places

2. Going out in public in a ballet bun and tights

3. Not being able to fit into skinny jeans because your leg muscles just won't allow it

4. Tiger Balm and Icy Hot and Advil, oh my!

5. Ice Baths are a necessary evil

6. As are dance auditions

7. When your entire class grand plies and there's a chorus of knee pops and cracks

8. Nonchalantly cracking and popping your joints in general

9. "Got any plans for tonight?" "Yeah, Dance Rehearsal

10. Partnering Improv will always be the fastest icebreaker in any situation

11. When you get the sudden urge to choreograph to a song but you're in a public place

12. Us dancers go through deodorant like a kid goes through candy on Halloween

13. "But Dancers aren't athletes" "OH IS THAT SO?!" *lectures offender about the blood, sweat and tears that go into being a dancer*

14. "I did a dance to this song!" *proceeds to execute jazz dance from 2011*

15. Male Dancers are exotic and rare creatures that are to be admired and respected

16. Floor barre is fun for about three minutes

17. Looking like a sleep-deprived, homeless gym junkie is the norm

18. Two Words: Left Side

19. Dancers eat every meal like it's our last meal

20. When you nail a triple pirouette but NOBODY IS THERE TO SEE IT

21. Discount Dance Supplies is our idea of a shopping spree

22. Dancers look for every excuse to dress up (and we look damn fine when we do)

23. When a song comes on at the club and you and your dance squad get into formation and shut the place down

24. Your fellow dancers know everyone's business whether you like it or not

25. Mainly because you spend every waking moment together

26. You have an automatic support group that you trust your darkest secrets with because let's be real, if they can lift your weight and not drop you, they're keepers

27. The friendships that are made are forever and you wouldn't trade your dance squad for the world

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Here are just a few of those things.

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

13. "But Dancers aren't athletes" "OH IS THAT SO?!" lectures offender about the blood, sweat and tears that go into being a dancer

14. "I did a dance to this song!" proceeds to execute jazz dance from 2011

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