For competition kids, pursuing a dance degree is a natural extension of the years of dedication they’ve put into their craft. But the transition from the fast-paced buzz of the competition and convention scene to the college classroom isn’t always seamless. As two former champions and a college dean share, once on campus, competitive dancers need to adapt their mindset, priorities, and approach to training—shifts that can result in unexpected and illuminating opportunities for growth. Learn more at the link in our bio. 💖 📝: amanda_sherwin for dancemagazine 📸: sierradrayton_. Photo by aidantooth Photography, Courtesy Drayton. 📸: kieshalalama leading rehearsal. Photo by angelaofyork, Courtesy Lalama. #Competitiondance #competitiondancer #dancemajor #collegedance #danceconvention #dancecompetition isaiahvillegas_ usckaufman sierradrayton_ purchasedance kieshalalama pointparkdance Image descriptions (1) Sierra Drayton leans forward against a gray backdrop, resting her arms on her r...