There are too many factors here.

I can only go to 1 or 2 because I taught for the ones around here and they all know me. I would feel like I was intruding on their territory if I showed up.

I judge others recitals on this:

Overall smoothness of the show
Personal attention to detail
A warmth within the speeches made
Uniqueness of music and choreography
The ability of dancers to dance alone.

There is nothing I DESPISE more (yes I just shouted) than a class of kids dancing and looking stage left or right at an instructor or assistant when in fact they can do it alone if the teacher only had the cahones to try. That and boring music and choreography are my peeves.

When I compare other shows to mine that is how I base it, because for those of you who know me, I teach technical rec dance. My kids don't advance quickly at all because I only have them once a week. So my dances by NO means look professional, but they are together, smiling, having fun, and connecting with the audience.

If you were to look at my numbers in competitive form, I'd not win, but creativity...I have some of the best.


I have seen some of the most boring dances or better yet a Jazz dance that is labeled Hip hop, etc.

So I tend to not judge on the students ability, but all of the other stuff to form my opinion on other recitals.

I wish I could go to more. I miss being an audience member!!