Sometimes excellence isn't always rewarded. That shouldn't stop you. Be grateful for those moments, they just helped you. Say thank you.

There will always be someone better than you. Never think you're the ultimate. Confidence with humility is ideal.

I'm baaaaaaaaaack. I'm not sure if you know... Buuuut It is not a requirement to grab your pony in a jazz solo.

Technique will never go out of style. No matter the movement, it has to have the strength & foundation behind it.

I saw a happy contemporary piece today. I loved it. It can be done. It should be done more often. Be the exception.

There is nothing attractive about black lipstick. Hip hop doesn't require black lipstick. No one has black lips. They just don't. So please don't.

I love sitting at the judges table & hearing dancers cheer on their friends during amazing moments from the wings. It really warms my heart. That's what it's all about.

Time management is essential. Change quickly. Make it work. Making an audience & judges wait is rude AND our expectations go up. #hurryup

Why do people hate on excellent dancers? Your face tells a million stories during awards. Don't hate. Work harder.

Pointe your feet in your transitional floor work.

You want to stand out? Be competitive? Don't forget about ballet. Work hard in ballet. It matters. Immensely.

Kudos to the comps that limit you to 2 solos. We enjoy our job very much... (well, let's hope if you're judging that you love it.) But I don't need to see a jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap & song and dance solo. Pick your favorite 2 and let's do this.

I saw so many teachers in the wings this weekend. How have you not heard the golden rule, "If you can see the judges, they can see you." Get outta there.

If you're just dancing to win, you're doing it wrong. The trophy fades. The impact you make on us from the heart & honesty in your performance, because you LOVE IT, is a much bigger prize. Forgive the run on sentence.

One of my favorite things in the world is when baby girl comes home from dance excited about something she accomplished in class.

THIIIIIIIIIS. Yes! 👏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻 x.com/amandacleghorn…

Hip hop should never be performed in jazz shoes. Ever.