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The results for these big events are based on far more than who did their dance perfectly on stage or who had the best audition. Relationships, familiarity, studio representation, prior exposure, taste in choreography styles and the simple reality that in an audition, our brains naturally gravitate to people we’ve seen before can all influence how someone stands out on any given day. That doesn’t mean anyone is intentionally being unfair, it’s just human nature.

None of this takes away from the incredible dancers who make the Top 10. They are amazing dancers and absolutely deserve to celebrate their accomplishments. But it also doesn’t diminish the dancers who don’t hear their number called.

A single weekend cannot define years of hard work, artistry, dedication, or potential. Every dancer brings something unique to the stage, and success in this industry has never been determined by one competition or one audition.