ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Competitive dance

Okay kiddo, have you ever watched people dance on TV or in a theater? Well, competitive dance is when people who love to dance enter a competition to show off their skills and win prizes.

The dancers are usually grouped into different categories based on things like their age or the type of dance they are performing. For example, some categories might include hip hop, ballet, jazz, or tap dancing.

When the competition starts, each dancer or group performs their dance in front of judges who watch very closely to see how well they dance. The judges give scores based on things like the dancer's technique, timing, and how well they tell a story with their dancing.

At the end of the competition, the judges add up all the scores and decide which dancers or groups did the best. They might give out awards or trophies to the winners.

Competitive dance is not just about winning, but also about having fun and expressing oneself through movement. It can be hard work and requires lots of practice and dedication, but the feeling of performing in front of a big audience can be really exciting!