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The 12 Types Of Dancers In A Dance Class

Which one are you?

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The 12 Types Of Dancers In A Dance Class
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As every "studio rat" knows, there are an array of personalities in any given dance class. From the turner to the "flexi," you are sure to find at least one of each of these dancers at a studio. Don't deny it -- you fit in to at least one of these categories.

1. The know-it-all

Nobody likes this person. They think that they know more than the teacher, when in reality they are really just very egotistical. Don't be this dancer.

Photo via Allure

2. The loner

This dancer never talks. Ever. They stand in the back of the room and never make a sound. It's not that the other dancers in the class singled them out, but they chose to be alone. This was me for the longest time. Go give them a hug.

Photo via Wikipedia

3. The flexi

Everyone is jealous of this dancer because they practically don't have any bones or ligaments. They can contort their body in ways that should not be humanly possible. Just know that everyone hates you in the best way possible. We are just envious that we can't do the things you do.

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4. The dynamic duo

These two are always causing mischief and they always do a duet every year for recital or competition. You will commonly hear, "We come as a package deal." You don't get one without the other. No matter how much the teacher yells at them to stop talking, they will find a way. They communicate through hand signals and facial expressions.


5. The turner

This dancer is basically a toy top in human form. They can do 50 consecutive fouetté turns and pirouettes without falling over. The teacher always puts them in the front of the dance and has them do the most impossible and complicated turn combination. Again, everyone hates you in the best way possible.

Photo via Wikia

6. The person who never leaves the studio

Even when their classes are long over, this dancer never wants to leave the studio. They beg their parents to let them stay just to watch the class that is in session. This person is also the dancer who takes a million classes per week and has created a makeshift bed in the locker room because there is no point in ever going home.. they'll just have dance class in a couple hours anyway.

Photo via Chace Dance

7. The one always on their phone

This one doesn't need an explanation. As a dance teacher, this drives me insane. If I can stay off my phone for a couple hours, so can you. I know I may seem old, but I am still from your generation and I am addicted to my phone just like you are. Put. It. Down. Please.

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8. The jumper

No matter how hard you try or how many squats you do, your jumps will never be as high as this dancer. It almost seems like they have an invisible trampoline underneath them. Trust me, they don't.

Photo via Tumblr

9. The one that is always late

This dancer can never show up on time. It is not that they don't want to, it is just that it is not aligned in the stars for them to be early or on time. Also, they are the ones who give their teachers a panic attack on competition day when they roll up with no makeup on, hair down, and in street clothes. Planning ahead is always good.

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10. The one with all the latest dance moves

No matter how hard you try to tell them, the whip and the nae nae should not be their go-to move when it is improv time... especially in a ballet or lyrical class. Save it for your school dances.

Photo via Live Mag UK

11. The one who is forced by their parent(s) to take dance.

Normally, these dancers never have a good attitude because they have to take dance. They just do it to make their mom happy.

Photo via Tumblr

12. The one that is too competitive

Let's face it... all dancers are competitive. Don't deny it.

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