<p>solstice, I asked because my D also danced competitively, although not at the level you do (a mere 8-10 hours a week at the studio). Your experience sounds alot like hers, including the endless hours in ballet. But as you well know, all that barre work really shows on stage, especially in jazz/lyrical but also in hiphop and tap, which is my D’s specialty. </p>
<p>Anyway, I can truly understand that you simply don’t have the time to load up on a bunch of other ECs. Competitive dance is not for the faint of heart, it takes huge commitment and more hard work than most high school athletes put in. (I’m sure you’ve seen the t-shirt at competitions: “If dance were easier, they’d call it football.”) Be proud and turn it to your advantage on your apps. You’ve pursued something you love for many years, you’ve worked your butt off at it, and you’ve grown in it and gotten really good; that’s what will shine through.</p>