1. You own enough bobby pins to secure every hair on your head, three times over.

2. Glitter or sparkles mysteriously seem to make their way onto everything you own.

3. You can rock a bun anywhere, anytime.

4. You only count by eights.

5. Whenever there's a new song on the radio, you immediately begin to choreograph a routine to it in your head.

6. At one point in time, you most likely dreamt of being a backup dancer for someone famous.

If only.

7. "Sorry I can't, I have dance," is a frequent response to your friends' requests to hang out.

You swear you, sometimes, have a social life.

8. Putting on fake eyelashes is a piece of cake.

Don't worry, you'll blend right in as soon as you walk into the competition or recital.

9. No, there is no "pyramid" at the beginning of class like at Abby Lee's.

10. You have a love-hate relationship with competition weekends.

11. You wore bright red lipstick before it was cool.

Sorry, gals.

12. No, modern and contemporary are not the same.

13. Fierce? Fabulous? Glamorous? Please, you've got those in the bag.

14. The smell of hairspray will forever remind you of the dressing room.

15. Every joint in your body cracks when you stand up.

16. Yes, I can do "the splits." No, I will not show you right here.

17. Stretching while watching TV, or doing homework, is totally normal.

18. "Oh, you dance? What kind do you do?"

19. You have been an avid fan of "So You Think You Can Dance" since season one.

Guys, I'm sure my ticket to Vegas just got lost in the mail. It's fine.

20. YouTube choreography binges are normal.

What's that? Three hours have passed, already?

21. Pre-performance group rituals are a must.

Don't stare at us as we chant and jump in a circle.

21. Onstage, rosin is your best friend.

22. Any competition that gives out anything above a platinum award just confuses you.

Excuse me, what is a Diamond?

23. Speaking of awards, it is impossible to explain the awards system to a dance outsider.

"Did you guys win?!" Uh, yeah, sort of." Actually, everyone gets a medal or ribbon. And then there are high scores in each category. These categories are divided by dance genre, dance size and dancer age. And then there are overall high scores of the entire competition. So, yeah, sort of.

24. Ran out of Halloween costume ideas? No worries, you have a closet full of old dance costumes to browse through.

Sailor? Ballerina? Flapper? Clown? You have your pick of them all.

25. Quick changes are the bane of your existence.

26. But you are a pro at them.

You change tights, costume, hair, make up and shoes all within a minute or two. You deserve an award.

27. You knew how to sew at a young age.

Pointe shoes and large costumes ain't got nothing on you.

28. You grew up with confidence and poise.

Dancing in front of an audience of hundreds or thousands will do that to you.

29. You penché or arabesque when picking something up from the floor.

And opening the fridge. And down the grocery store aisle. And, really, anywhere.

30. You may or may not have permanent bruises.

The good, the bad and the ugly.

31. Clear nail polish saves lives.

Take notes people.

32. Your caboodle is a treasure chest full of glitter, safety pins and stage makeup.

33. Your dance bag is basically bottomless.

Shoes, socks, FootUndeez, phone charger, pointe shoe sewing kit, food -- the checklist goes on and on.

34. "Run it one more time" is the phrase you fear the most.

Twelve run throughs later...

35. Your teachers are your second moms.

No, not the Dance Moms kind.

36. Anyone who has never seen "Center Stage" definitely lives under a rock.

That ending fouette combination changed lives.

37. When the music guy at the competition messes up your music.

Sir. You had one job.

38. No one understands you better than your dance friends.

Who else would endure long weekend practices and competitions with you?

39. Anyone that says dance isn't a sport probably has never seen an actual performance or stepped foot into a class.

They can try defying gravity and get back to us on that.

40. Most of all, you know that the countless hours of practice and sore muscles are worth it for your few minutes of fame onstage.

The adrenaline rush is worth all of it.