im 17 now and still in highschool. Ive had a few teachers and friends dance on these ships before. When i get out of school thats what i'd like to do aswell. Ive heard some great things about them but ive also heard some bad things too. Living quarters was a major one and also weight requirement!!! 2 of my teachers who were with differnt cruis lines said they had regular weigh-ins and one said that some of her fellow dancers (herself included) were required to loose weight whyle on the ship! it was approximatley 5 lbs, but still! apparently this is common?!? I want to know about your experiences and such on this topic aswell as what sort of requirements and things they are looking for. Are they looking for mostley technique, stage presance or a "look" or certain ethnic background? what really. If it is technique what kind of requirements are needed. Ive been dancing for 13 years mostley in RAD ballet and competative jazz with modern and hiphop too. I however am not a tapper. Will this be a problem? if you have anyadvice or answers to these questions they would be greatley appreciated!