In a quandary...

[DancingMommy]

And I've no clue what to do. This is really killing me.

Do I resign my Am status after regionals or not? WAAAAAAAAAAAH. I have the awesome idea but I think that by pursuing it (and it's really tempting) I'd be permanently classified as a Pro even if I made zero money off it. And it's really *not* about the money. I coould care less about that.

See, here's the deal... I have a nice house, good life, hubby who makes good money. I don't need to work. And using my dance training in such a way as to lose my Am status is really not that big of a deal as far as income goes. I'd do it because I love it and want to share, ya know?

But at what point do I hit the point of no return? I'm terribly conflicted. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH.

 

[Medira]

Hmmm...a couple of things to think about, I believe:

How will the change in status affect you? Will it be a big change? What sort of impact will it have on your competitions with your husband? (I'm assuming he's your partner if you choose to compete)

If the change in status is a result of something that you'll enjoy and it won't have a major impact on your desire to compete, then go for it!

 

[mamboqueen]

Which option works better for a mom with a new baby?

 

[Chris Stratton]

You might want to wait until fall and see if USA Dance actually goes through with the plan to allow declared professionals into its IDSF-level events. Supposedly this will be in place at the first regional in the fall?

If it's teaching-related, USA Dance would also let you retain amateur status by passing an exam first, though that wouldn't provide elgibility at NDCA comps. ("USA Dance - where passing a professional certification exam makes you an amateur, while just winging it makes you a pro")

 

[DancingMommy]

Hmmm...a couple of things to think about, I believe:

How will the change in status affect you? Will it be a big change? What sort of impact will it have on your competitions with your husband? (I'm assuming he's your partner if you choose to compete)

If the change in status is a result of something that you'll enjoy and it won't have a major impact on your desire to compete, then go for it!

Well, we'd be stuck with the goawrsh-aful pro/am circuit *again*. But more options for local events. At this point, I'm not sure if I want to compete (with him) anymore. It's a d-r-a-g.

 

[Sagitta]

Hmmm...a couple of things to think about, I believe:

How will the change in status affect you? Will it be a big change? What sort of impact will it have on your competitions with your husband? (I'm assuming he's your partner if you choose to compete)

If the change in status is a result of something that you'll enjoy and it won't have a major impact on your desire to compete, then go for it!

Well, we'd be stuck with the goawrsh-aful pro/am circuit *again*. But more options for local events. At this point, I'm not sure if I want to compete (with him) anymore. It's a d-r-a-g.

How would he reacact to you not competing with him?

 

[DancingMommy]

Which option works better for a mom with a new baby?

Either one is equally doable. Surya is great with the kiddos and one or two nights a week isn't a killer. I'd probably be putting anything off until after Nationals anyway. Most of the studios (nono-ballroom) are on the public school system, so I wouldn't be doing anything with it until after August 1st of next year. Bouncing Baby would be 6 months or so.

 

[DancingMommy]

You might want to wait until fall and see if USA Dance actually goes through with the plan to allow declared professionals into its IDSF-level events. Supposedly this will be in place at the first regional in the fall?

If it's teaching-related, USA Dance would also let you retain amateur status by passing an exam first, though that wouldn't provide elgibility at NDCA comps. ("USA Dance - where passing a professional certification exam makes you an amateur, while just winging it makes you a pro")

That would be nice. I've given up on a stellar career for myself. It's a waste of time. My strengths lie in choreography and coaching anyways. *shrug*

 

[pygmalion]

Hmmm...a couple of things to think about, I believe:

How will the change in status affect you? Will it be a big change? What sort of impact will it have on your competitions with your husband? (I'm assuming he's your partner if you choose to compete)

If the change in status is a result of something that you'll enjoy and it won't have a major impact on your desire to compete, then go for it!

Well, we'd be stuck with the goawrsh-aful pro/am circuit *again*. But more options for local events. At this point, I'm not sure if I want to compete (with him) anymore. It's a d-r-a-g.

Nearby, expensive events. Just a thought. :roll:

 

[DancingMommy]

Well, we never compete in scholarship events anyways since he's chicken....

 

[pygmalion]

Sounds like you both might want to consider finding other dance partners... How would you both feel about that? :?

 

[DancingMommy]

I'm open for anything, but I don't like to practice. Wears me out. I practice mentally, lol. He's so much of a perfectionisty, no one would have him, lol. I get him by default.

 

[pygmalion]

I'm open for anything, but I don't like to practice. Wears me out. I practice mentally, lol. He's so much of a perfectionisty, no one would have him, lol. I get him by default.

I wonder (just for the sake of exploring all the angles 8) ) what would happen if you competed both pro with a pro partner and pro-am with your hubby.

 

[DancingMommy]

Hmph. Then I'd really have to practice AND diet! I'm way not an overachiever here, peeps. :lol:

Actually, I'd love to compete as a pro. But who to dance with? And as much as I love Standard, I want to get into Latin or back into Rhythm. I'd dance with Rick except for a few small details - one of which is I'm a shortie and he's a tallie AND I don't think he'd be interested, lol. I love him to death though!

I don't mind dancing pro/am with Surya. We've done it before. I just get all hung up on my rep, ya know? Like "ooooooh they are all watching me because I call myself a pro, I better not screw up or I'll be ashamed for life AND a laughingstock". Were that some other "pro"s out there thought like that but I digress.....

 

[pygmalion]

Were that some other "pro"s out there thought like that but I digress.....

Exactly. So why sweat it? Just dance ... 8)