What style of dance would you choose? Would you pick a different style such as acro or ballroom or one of the styles our dance community chose? Speaking of dance community, shout out to these amazing people who helped contribute to this article:

We asked our dance community "What are 10 things a dancer cannot live without?", here is what they said!

Meet Lily Mae Tjon A Tjieuw, 11, from Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Dutch National Ballet Academy. Her mantra is What you think you become, what you feel you attract, what you imagine you create.

Meet Carlin Ciocchetti, 11, from Phoenix, AZ Youth American Ballet Company. When faced with negativity she remembers that those people are just trying to project their feelings onto her.

Meet Isabella Porreca, 15, from North Caldwell, New Jersey, where she attends Dancers Only in Totowa, New Jersey. When faced with negativity she reminds herself of her accomplishments and how hard she works. She also thinks about the future she has planned and all of the positive feedback. She believes in never let anyone get in the way of your dreams.

Meet Brooke Phillips, 15, from Starz Elite Dance Center. She conquers her negative talk by always reminding herself why she is doing what she is doing and how much she loves it.

Meet Cassidy Reigel, 16, from Manchester Maryland D&J’s Dynamite Dance Company.

Here are 12 tips and tricks to help you to have a less stressful performance or recital experience!