Your first competition !!!

[emeralddancer]

I'll let ya all know as soon as I enter my first one.

[QPO]

well we are just did our fourth one and the 1st one I was the most nervous, now that I have got into the rhythm I have no problems...Even the ones I am not 100% sure about. I just go out and have fun

[elisedance]

you're more of a natural than I am then QPO!  I think it took me over 10 or so to loose my fear - and I am sure I could get it back again.

...we need a topic on this...

[elisedance]

...oh, we have one!! 'nervousness at comps...'

[elisedance]

Got to watch two of our (lurking) members at their very first comp - I hope they will break out of lurkdom and tell us about it
Else I am going to have to out them

[emeralddancer]

there is a very good possibility if I do not do VA State ... I may be doing OSB. EEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK 


as my FIRST comp.

OMG OMG OMG OMG

[elisedance]

surely there is a small comp you could do locally - it doesn't matter how small just so that you can get out there and experience what its like to compete?  I was thrown in the deep end at the Emerald Balll CA and I would not wish that on anyone...

OTOH if you have nerves of steel (or no nerves at all)....

[dream a little dream]

I told her!  I wouldn't start at Star Ball if you paid me.  Too much.....busyness, even in our level and division. 
But, if she decides to compete at Star Ball, well, I'll be there cheering her on!

[emeralddancer]

Meh ........ I am a competitor and a fierce one naturally. preforming and going up in front of people and being judged doesn't bother me nor do I get nervous.

I just know my butt will be handed to me on a silver platter. 

But ya never know

will update tonight. final decision is tonight on when and where my first comp.

mark my words though ... will be at OSB next yr. no matter what

[dream a little dream]

Aleko and I will be ready for you!  Bring it on, baby!

[elisedance]

comon girls, we're on the same side - there's quite enough competition out there!

EM if you do decide to do OSB (and I DO hope that you come - surely there is another comp you could do first - local ones are so much cheaper too) remember that people tend to dance down - I saw pro/amers who would do well in gold competing in bronze.  Not that you should bet intimidated by this but definitely stay in whatever level you are comfortable in.

[emeralddancer]

comon girls, we're on the same side - there's quite enough competition out there!

EM if you do decide to do OSB (and I DO hope that you come - surely there is another comp you could do first - local ones are so much cheaper too) remember that people tend to dance down - I saw pro/amers who would do well in gold competing in bronze.  Not that you should bet intimidated by this but definitely stay in whatever level you are comfortable in.

newcomer/pre-bronze

so ...... for my first that is.

[dream a little dream]

comon girls, we're on the same side - there's quite enough competition out there!

EM if you do decide to do OSB (and I DO hope that you come - surely there is another comp you could do first - local ones are so much cheaper too) remember that people tend to dance down - I saw pro/amers who would do well in gold competing in bronze.  Not that you should bet intimidated by this but definitely stay in whatever level you are comfortable in.

yes, but as the 2 who actually will be dancing the level we are supposed to be in, Emmy and I are planning on having fun.
OSB 2010....the beat-down!

[emeralddancer]

I need more info .... off to a new thread

[pinkstuff]

Did my first (extremely mini) beginners comp at the weekend.  A very spontaneous decision so no routines etc sorted but we came 2nd - mainly due to my  dancepartner who is an exellent dancer.  Result:  I loved it and now want/need to find a permanent partner so can do more    Dancing world beware!!!